Last Updated on May 21, 2025
Volunteer Opportunities Here at Charlestown
Ways to Serve
• Create/Run a group doing a hobby you enjoy
• Help support a group to be functional
• Participate in Residents Council
• Review, introduce or project films for Night at the Movies
• Help support the Benevolent Care Fund
• Visit with fellow residents who need a friend
• Volunteer at special events
• Share a talent, hobby or travel stories with residents in continuing care.
• Be a wheel chair escort
• Treasure Sale Volunteer
• Pet Visits to fellow residents
• Collect cans or bags for recycling program
• Donate materials for events or CC activities
There are so many ways to get involved. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator Allison Chlada to get started. 601-8133 or allison.chlada@erickson.com
Volunteers Needed in Various Areas
Tree Decorators Needed! Community Resources is seeking interested “elves” to decorate holiday trees across lobbies in the community! If you would like to share your decorative talents and holiday cheer, please contact Alli Chlada at x601-8133 to sign up!
Mitten Tree Collectors Needed! Community Resources is also seeking residents interested in periodically collecting items from the mitten trees across the community to be donated to those in need. Interested volunteers can contact Alli Chlada at x601-8133 to help!
Pet Volunteers: Do you have a well-tempered pet whose company you would like to share with other residents in Independent Living or Continuing Care? Please contact Allison Chlada at x601-8133 to get registered as a Pet Volunteer!
General Wheelchair Escort Support:The Volunteer Program is seeking able-bodied volunteers who would be interested in providing wheelchair-escorting assistance to other residents who might need occasional support (i.e. trip to/from an appointment at the Medical Center). Interested volunteers should contact Allison Chlada at x601-8133 for more details or to sign up!
Treasure Sale Volunteers for between sales! Director (or Co-Directors) for Brookside sorting room; Co-Captain Holiday (already have one Co-Captain); Co-Captain Crafts/Toys/Games (already have one Co-Captain); sorting room volunteers in various areas such as Electric; Cleanout volunteers; Call Line volunteers (seated job in your own apartment; join a team of 7 other volunteers); alternate Pickup volunteers (used occasionally.)
Resident Scholar Coaches Sought for Charlestown Student Scholars
Join the team of Scholar Coaches who work with our Charlestown student/employee scholars.
Here is an opportunity for you to contribute in a tangible way to a student’s success in their pursuit of a degree in higher education.
Sign up with Mel Milio today to share your expertise and wisdom!
Important tips for becoming a Volunteer Superhero
Choose something that’s a good fit for you
Think about what matters to you, and be selective about where you spend your time. Choosing opportunities that make you feel good while helping other, builds stronger communities, and enriches your own life at the same time.
Learn something new
Volunteering can also teach you valuable new skills that you can use in other parts of your life. Push yourself creatively. Find something you enjoy doing and enhance your skills
Don’t over-commit your schedule
Remember all the other commitments you have in your life, and don’t burn yourself out. Stick to a volunteering schedule that makes sense for you and leaves you time to enjoy the activity.
Volunteering as a group
Group volunteering is a wonderful way to bond with your family, friends or neighbors. Not only will you create lasting memories, but you will help someone in need. The Activities Staff in our Assisted Living and Continuing Care centers can help choose a date and time for an interested group to lead an activity or entertain residents.
Create your very own volunteer activity
If you feel strongly about being a volunteer but don’t see anything on our lists of available volunteer activities, consider CUSTOMIZING YOUR OWN. Think of the skills you have to offer, your former career, the activities that YOU are passionate about. We can help you share your talent, knowledge or skills with other residents – teach a class, demonstrate a talent, give a presentation by creating a “customized” project or program.
Call the Volunteer Program Office: (410) 737-8838, Ext. 601-8133
Did you know… more than 1/3 of our resident population is involved in volunteering?
They actually live the Charlestown motto: “Sharing our gifts to create a community that celebrates life!” Our Volunteer Program provides a variety of volunteer activities to fit your needs and lifestyle.
Would you like to share your time, talents or skills with fellow residents?
Whether you can spare a few hours a week or a few hours a month, we have many on- campus volunteer opportunities and flexible hours available in both Independent Living and Continuing Care.
Ready to begin?
Don’t forget to register with the Volunteer Program Office. This helps us keep our records current.
Contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator to find out how to register:
Allison Chlada, Volunteer Program Coordinator
Volunteer Program Office (Brookside, Terrace Level)
Allison.Chlada@erickson.com
Volunteer Form
You can complete the online form below, which will be sent directly to the Charlestown Volunteer Coordinator, Allison Chlada or you can download and complete the Resident Volunteer Application Form.
Volunteer Opportunities at Charlestown
Volunteer Form
You can complete the online form below, which will be sent directly to the Charlestown Volunteer Coordinator, Allison Chalada, or you can download and complete the Resident Volunteer Application Form.
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