Opportunities From: Volunteer SouthCoast

Volunteer: Certified Therapy Dog & Handler Wanted

Bridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking a certified therapy dog & handler to provide comfort and companionship to mentally ill patients at least once per month.  Studies show that interaction with a gentle, friendly dog has significant physical, psychological, and emotional benefits.  Therapy dogs help to encourage communication, increase socialization, and decrease feelings of depression/anxiety.

Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training. 

Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital

Bridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking a certified therapy dog & handler to provide comfort and companionship to mentally ill patients at least once per month.  Studies show that interaction with a gentle, friendly dog has significant physical, psychological, and emotional benefits.  Therapy dogs help to encourage communication, increase socialization, and decrease feelings of depression/anxiety.

Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training. 

Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 02324

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 12 Step Volunteers Needed

Bridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking volunteers with long term sobriety to facilitate 12 Step programs/discussions with our inmate and patient population at least once per month.  12 Step Recovery groups aim to reduce recidivism by increasing coping skills/life skills, promoting healthier life styles, and by encouraging community involvement. 

Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training.

Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital

Bridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking volunteers with long term sobriety to facilitate 12 Step programs/discussions with our inmate and patient population at least once per month.  12 Step Recovery groups aim to reduce recidivism by increasing coping skills/life skills, promoting healthier life styles, and by encouraging community involvement. 

Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training.

Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 02324

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Facilitators Needed

Bridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking volunteers who possess a Bachelor's Degree or above to facilitate the following programs with our inmate population:  Anger Management/Violence Reduction, Thinking for Change, Getting Motivated to Change, Basic Communication Skills, and Career/Work Readiness.

Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training.

Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital

Bridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking volunteers who possess a Bachelor's Degree or above to facilitate the following programs with our inmate population:  Anger Management/Violence Reduction, Thinking for Change, Getting Motivated to Change, Basic Communication Skills, and Career/Work Readiness.

Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training.

Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 02324

Allow Groups: No