Membership

Neighborhood Falmouth is part of a nationwide Village Movement designed to help older adults remain safely and comfortably in their own homes by providing nonmedical support and services.

Studies show that members of villages like Neighborhood Falmouth are generally happier, healthier, and more connected to their communities.

With the help of our friendly, dedicated volunteers, we offer assistance such as:

Transportation to medical and personal appointments
Grocery shopping or errands (or shopping on your behalf)
Weekly trash and recycling help
Friendly visits and companionship
And much more!

For your safety and peace of mind, all volunteers are personally interviewed and must pass a Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) background check.

Becoming a Member

Because of the high demand for our services, Neighborhood Falmouth currently has a 6–9 month waitlist.

If you’re interested in joining, we encourage you to add your name to the waitlist as soon as possible by calling our office at 508-927-1678.

There is no obligation, no fee, and no application required to join the waitlist — just a simple phone call to get started.

Falmouth residents age 50 or older who pay a membership fee can join the organization and receive services. Once you reach the top of the wait list, you will be contacted. All prospective members are interviewed in person at their homes prior to beginning membership with Neighborhood Falmouth. After you contact us, we will to set up a meeting between you and a member of our team, who will meet with you in your home to gain a thorough understanding of your individual needs and talk about how Neighborhood Falmouth can best serve you.

Membership Fees

Fees are kept minimal by fundraising and grants that cover most of the cost of running the organization. Fees per person are currently $720 annually (or $360 per six months).

No one is turned away for lack of ability to pay. Currently about 20% of Neighborhood Falmouth members receive partial to full scholarship assistance through our Membership Assistance Fund, which is supported by donations and grants.

Member Services

As we age, simple necessities can make staying in our homes a challenge over the long term. Neighborhood Falmouth can help you with some of those challenges, for example:

Transportation

Our volunteers provide transportation to medical and other personal appointments, the grocery store, community events, and social activities.

Social Activities

Neighborhood Falmouth Volunteers can be scheduled to do simple fall and spring yard cleanups, fill bird feeders, change light bulbs, move outdoor furniture, salt walkways, and more.

Technology Assistance

We can help with electronics such as computers, cell phones, tablets, wearable technology like fitness trackers, remote controls, thermostats, and more.

Running Errands

Our volunteers can help members with shopping for groceries or household items, picking up dry-cleaning or prescriptions, dropping off library books, package pickup or shipping, and more.

Social Visits & Calls

Volunteers can accompany members for walks or in-person visits, or make daily or weekly phone calls, providing social connection and peace of mind.

Light Home Maintenance

We can help with trash and recycling pickups, change smoke detector batteries, take window screens in and out, help with AC window units, check dryer vents, and help with organizing or cleaning cabinets, refrigerators, or closets.