Minuteman Senior Services is an agency providing non-medical services (homemakers, meals, transportation, etc.) in sixteen towns, including Winchester, to very frail, low-income seniors who can thereby continue to live in their own homes. MSS has a large state grant to start a part of the Commonwealth Corps, which will provide “stipended volunteer” positions. Full-time volunteers will receive $10,000 a year and health insurance; half-time will receive $5000, and flex-time, $2500. Some of these volunteers will be “ambassadors” from MSS to a town, building connections with local resources; some will help as needed at Minuteman Senior Services; flex-time workers will serve as escorts to medical appointments for frail seniors.
See job descriptions below.
Recent retirees, graduate students, and others looking for a stimulating
and serious volunteer responsibility, eased by a small financial help, are applying now. This will be a training experience in community organization as well as in elder services, an expanding field these days. A year’s commitment is required.. For further information, call Minuteman at 781-272-7177 and ask about the Commonwealth Corps.
POSITION: Community Liaison/Program Assistant – 10 people needed
10 members will perform 2 or more of these vital functions in 1 or more of the 16 communities we serve. Available hours range from 15 to 35 per week. Help seniors, disabled adults, and family caregivers learn about the many services we offer such as Meals on Wheels, Home Care, Respite Care, and more. Serve as the Minuteman liaison to other groups in our towns who work with seniors, such as the councils on aging, senior centers, the library, veteran agents, community safety personnel, and local businesses. Assist with providing new and enhanced direct services to clients. Assist with clerical and computer support in the office to help us improve resource databases and materials. Assist with volunteer recruitment and support.
Requirements:
Compassion, flexibility, and willingness to work as a team member with the staff, volunteers, and community-based groups who interact with our target population. Basic computer skills including word processing, email, and Internet are strongly preferred. Massachusetts resident at least 18 years or older. 10-month commitment, October 2008 through July 2009. Reliable car, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, clean CORI criminal check
Minuteman will train 5 members to escort seniors to medical appointments and help them clarify and follow-through on medical instructions. Members will also assist the volunteer coordinator with scheduling and other program support tasks and will help with outreach.
Requirements:
Willingness to listen, patience, and compassion. Reliable car, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, clean CORI criminal check. Massachusetts resident at least 18 years or older. 10-month commitment of 8 to 10 hours per week required from October 2008 through July 2009.
