This artifact details our student’s experiences of volunteering with their assigned community partners: Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly or FriendshipWorks. These partner organizations work with the elderly in the greater Boston area, and focus on providing many different resources for this community. Through these quotes, learn about more about our work with Service Learning!…
Partner: FriendshipWorks
Student Interviews in Dr. Apfeld’s “Cell and Molecular Biology of Aging” Course
Dr. Apfeld’s course volunteered with seniors in the Greater Boston area through two organizations: Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) and FriendshipWorks. LBFE is a non-profit, volunteer based organization committed to relieving isolation and loneliness within the elderly. Specifically, our students participated in activities with the elderly such as playing card games, bingo,…