Membership Benefits

• Transportation to appointments, shopping, running errands, or social events. Transportation is not on a rigid schedule, but at the member's convenience.  Also, help can be provided from home to car, as needed.

• Light household tasks such as small repairs, organizing cupboards, putting away groceries, changing a battery in a smoke detector, removing air conditioners, light gardening, and more.

• Friendly calls and visits to play cards or a board game, share a lunch, go for a walk, or just chat.

• Short-term support like helping with meals, sorting mail, and house minding when a member is away or recuperating from an illness.
  
  
• Technical help with setting up and/or learning to use smart phones, tablets, TVs and other devices.  Also, assistance with learning how to use certain software like Zoom and FaceTime.

Social Programs 

• Social gatherings such as an afternoon tea, cocktail hour, potluck, book club, day trips, beach events, bocce, and pickleball.
  
• Educational programs based on members' interests.
  
• Affinity groups such as bird watching and international cooking.
  
• Outings to cultural or sporting events. 

Activities are listed on our website and in the monthly newsletter. You can register for an event here at the website or call the office for more information.

Membership Eligibility

It's easy to become a member of Seaglass Village. Eligibility includes:

• Age 50 or older
  
• Living in Marblehead, Nahant, or Swampscott
  
• Living safely and independently in a home, condo, or apartment
  
• Submission of a membership application
  
• Personal visit from a member of the membership committee to learn about your individual needs and interests.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to keep all our members and volunteers safe.

Membership Types & Fees

Individual ($360/year):  Receives all direct services, participates in social activities and has access to a list of recommended service providers.

Household ($540/year): Discount for two people in a household.

Social and Supporting ($120/year): Can participate in social activities and have access to a list of recommended service providers.

Subsidized ($60/year): Same benefits as an individual membership. Note: Subsidized membership is available to qualified individuals through the generosity of donors, including the First Church in Swampscott and the Female Humane Society in Marblehead. Please contact us for more information.

Volunteer (no fee): Provide needed help to members, participate in social activities, and have access to a list of recommended service providers. 

Membership can be paid annually, quarterly, or monthly.

Seaglass Village is funded through a combination of sponsorships, donations, grants, and membership fees. Membership fees help offset the operating expenses of the organization. This includes the salary of the part-time Executive Director, office expenses, liability insurance to cover volunteers, website fees, marketing, and event expenses. We are fortunate to have donated office and administrative support from the First Church in Swampscott, which significantly reduces our expenses.

How Does It Work?

A member requests a service either on the website or by calling the office. Please allow us 3+ days' lead time. The request goes to volunteers via email. When a volunteer accepts the request, he or she reaches out to the member via email or phone to confirm. 

We rely on our wonderful volunteers to provide these services and organize events. Volunteers are trained, are fully vaccinated, and pass a CORI (criminal records check) and a driving record check for drivers.

We welcome Volunteers and Members of every race, color, gender identification, faith, sexual orientation, and cultural group. 

To learn more and to join our mailing list please send us a message through our  Contact Page.

You can also mail us at [email protected] or call 781-718-0401.