At SOAR 55, we place, train, and support volunteers, age 55 and over, who want to use their skills and experience to help local non-profits and public organizations in Newton and Metro West.

With over 80 nonprofit and public partners, we can provide a professional, personalized and thoughtful search to find the right opportunity that matches your interests, values, and schedule.

Some opportunities include:  join an executive group of leaders to provide management consulting to nonprofits in need, accepting applications now for fall  training; mentor an inmate enrolled in Boston University’s “College Behind Bars” program; train this fall to become an accredited  group facilitator to lead caregiver coach classes;  train to help an at-risk child improve their reading or math skills, so critical to future success;  design and maintain social media communications and newsletters for an early childhood council; assist and empower senior adults by preparing with them for medical appointments, provide a fun and educational experience for groups visiting a cultural arts museum ; assists military service members find employment and encourage local employers to hire them; and much more!

For information please contact Lois Levick at 508-532-5570 x4353 or at llevick@minlib.net To learn more go to www.ncscweb.org/programs/soar55 and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soar55volunteer

SOAR 55 is a Corporation for National & Community Service RSVP Program