| Our mission | Our mission is to promote and maintain an optimal level of elder independence through the coordination of resources, advocacy and caregiver support. |
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South Shore Elder Services
| Ways to help | Friendly Visitor VolunteerVolunteers are matched with homebound elders for 1 hour weekly social visits. Friendly Visitors alleviate the isolation and loneliness many elders experience and can provide much needed respite for family caregivers. Friendly Visitors are asked to make a minimum 6 month commitment.Nursing Home Ombudsman Program VolunteerVolunteers make weekly visits to a nursing home. They meet with residents to educate them about their rights and advocate for them. An Ombudsman is asked to make a 1 year commitment. Initial training, in conjunction with the Mass State Ombudsman Program requires 3 days.Office Assistance VolunteerVolunteers support a variety of daily activities including dissemination of information, clerical help, collecting, collating, and updating data. Good communication, organizational, and computer skills are needed. Multi-lingual skills a plus. The time commitment is flexible during normal business hours Monday-Friday.Meals on Wheels VolunteerOur Nutrition Department delivers over 1,200 nutritious meals to homebound elders Monday-Friday. Dedicated volunteers package meals at local meal sites, and other volunteers deliver them to elders in the community.Money Management VolunteerVolunteers help elders with bill paying and budgeting tasks. The volunteer commits to 2-4 hours a month helping the elder in their home. Money Managers are asked to make a 1 year commitment. In conjunction with AARP guidelines, volunteers participate in a 3 hour initial training. |
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| How you help | Our volunteers frequently tell us that they receive far more than they give when they help elders. Volunteering with us will enrich your life and the life of an elder. |
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| About us | South Shore Elder Services, Inc. (SSES) recommends and coordinates resources for elders to help them to remain as independent as possible. The private, non-profit agency also advocates for elders and their caregivers, always with the goal of promoting an optimal quality of life. South Shore Elder Services respects, above all else, the right to self-determination of all adult citizens regardless of their age. We therefore, strive to provide support and assistance to all that need it based on respect for the individual. |
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