Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities at the Callahan Center

• Bingo Caller on Wednesdays between 1 and 3 p.m.
• Computer classes or 1 on 1 tutoring
• Correspondence with residents of long term facilities
• Front Lobby reception desk / tour desk
• Fundraisers for Friends of Callahan
• Heritage Gallery Gift Shop
• Light gardening around the property
• Serve monthly luncheons
• Special event set-up and decorate or clean-up
• Travel Department

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Callahan Center, please call 508-532-5980, ext. 4102.

Volunteer Opportunities by and for Seniors in the Community

• Deliver "Courier" newsletter to locations around the city
• Friendly visit to seniors in their home
• Knit or crochet (see details at Community Services)
• Shop for groceries, etc. for seniors
• Telephone Reassurance
• Transportation/escort seniors to appointments

Volunteer Opportunities in the Community

Individuals can assist seniors in the community in the following ways:

• Food Shopping Assistance - Shop for grocery and other household items
• Friendly Visiting - Visit elder seniors periodically providing friendly contact
• Medical Appointment Escort Transport - Drive elder seniors to appointments
• Reach out! By serving, you respond to the need and strengthen our community
• Seasonal assistance with yard clean-ups for seniors (Spring and Fall)
• Telephone Reassurance - Briefly call elder seniors daily to inquire of well being
• Transportation Assistance - Drive older residents to appointments with your own vehicle and receive mileage reimbursement at designated rate per mile, thanks to a Title III-B grant from BayPath Elder Services

Contact Sam Swisher at 508-532-5980, ext. 4113 or via email.