2Life is searching for a volunteer to support the Joyful Connections Program at the Brighton Campus. Joyful Connections is a therapeutic program that addresses the particular needs of residents who are on the memory loss spectrum. The primary goal of Joyful Connections is to promote a positive emotion and sense of well-being in persons with dementia. Each session consists of three components based on the Alzheimer Association’s recommendations for activity planning─exercise, a healthy snack, and a therapeutic activity such as music and movement, dance, or art. The volunteer would support 2Life's Joyful Connections Program Coordinator by providing one-on-one support to residents and assisting with program activities.

 

Locations: Brighton Campus: 30 Wallingford Rd, Brighton, MA 02135

 

Key responsibilities:

• Escort residents to and from the program

• Provide one-on-one support to residents who need extra help to participate in activities

• Assist with other tasks as directed by the Joyful Connections Program Coordinator

Impact Goal: The intent of the program is to promote social connection, joy, and a sense of well-being for residents on the memory loss spectrum.

 

Qualifications:

• Volunteer must be 16 years or older for this position

• Bilingual in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Russian preferred but not required

• Comfortable working with older adults experiencing memory loss

• Ability to keep information confidential and maintain appropriate boundaries

• Willingness to help, flexibility, and patience

Time Commitment/Schedule: Shifts available on weekdays (Mon-Fri) from 1:30pm-4:30pm. Volunteer must commit to at least 3 months and keep a regular schedule.

 

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults experiencing memory loss, obtain experience interpreting, become a part of a community doing joyful work, cultivate new intergenerational friendships.

 

Volunteer Supervisor: Joyful Connections Program Coordinator at Brighton

For more information, visit https://2lifecommunities.org/volunteer.