To have a strong community and lasting heritage, connecting with others can make all the difference.
FriendshipWorks and AWWA have teamed up to bring the Friendly Visiting program to the Armenian community in Greater Boston. Coordinators match older adults with volunteers to visit once a week to share stories over coffee or tea, go for walks, explore traditional recipes, or spend time at church. Over time, both people grow and learn from each other, often becoming great friends.
Visits last for an hour or so each week and can include activities that our volunteers and older adults enjoy doing together including:
- A friendly chat and sharing stories over a traditional meal
- Learning a new activity together like gardening or crafts
- Attending community or church events
- Trips shopping or to a local coffee shop
- Any other activity that friends enjoy!
To have a strong community and lasting heritage, connecting with others can make all the difference. Մեր ժառանգությունն ապրում է, երբ կիսվում ենք դրանով.
About FriendshipWorks:
Since 1984 Friendship has been working to help older adults and volunteers to remain socially healthy and thriving in the communities of Greater Boston.
All programs are FREE to participants ages 60 and older (55+ for those with vision or hearing impairment) living in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, and Newton.
