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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.
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Council on Aging / Callahan Center
Physical Address
535 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-532-5980Fax: 508-620-4890
Hours
Mid April - November
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
November - Mid-April
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.