Kids Connection Corner (KCC) provides a fun, recreational, family support program for youth (ages 7-14) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Volunteers will work on a team to provide opportunities for socialization, life skills development, and creative activities for youth while giving family members much-needed time to themselves.
Administrative Volunteers assist staff with the day-to-day operations of the program. This includes helping with filing, mailings, calling clients to check in, and assisting with program events. Russian speakers may also be asked to help with translation.
The CHAI Works Day Program creates meaningful and fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities to lead productive and integrated lives in their communities and to increase feelings of self-worth and confidence. The program is looking for compassionate, responsible volunteers with special interests/talents/skills to share with and teach participants.
To address the important function of movement, a dance program is offered to people with Parkinson’s and their care partners for the physical benefits and the strategies for symptom management that are offered. We are looking for a responsible, compassionate volunteer to help each week with set up, greeting program participants, and serving refreshments during…
The HALO Swim and Sing program offers therapeutic recreation and socialization for individuals (ages 7-35) with moderate to severe neurological disabilities. The program is looking for dedicated, compassionate volunteers to work one-on-one with individuals during interactive music therapy and then swimming. During music therapy, participants, staff, and volunteers play instruments, sing along, and move around…
The JF&CS CHAI Supported Housing programs offer a range of options for adults with disabilities who want to live as independently as possible while enjoying community involvement and pursuing individual goals. Volunteers plan out an activity to do with residents based on the volunteers’ skills and interests at one of the JF&CS supported residences in…
The Friendly Visitor Program matches volunteers with frail and isolated elders who are living either in their homes or long-term care facilities. Through one-on-one visits the program offers companionship, helps alleviate loneliness, promotes aging with dignity, and for many offers a treasured connection to Judaism.
Cooking volunteers help the JF&CS CHAI Supported Housing program by planning out simple, tasty, and healthy meals to cook and share with 7 to 14 residents and staff at one of the JF&CS supported residences in Greater Boston and the surrounding towns.
The CHAI Works Day Program creates meaningful and fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities to lead productive and integrated lives in their communities and to increase feelings of self-worth and confidence. The program is looking for compassionate, responsible, dedicated volunteers to provide additional support to program staff and develop relationships with participants on a regular,…
Family Table provides kosher food to those who need assistance, creating a caring Jewish connection, and empowering people to make healthy eating a part of their daily lives. Family Table is looking for responsible, dedicated volunteers to help pack and deliver groceries to families in need.