Affiliations and partnerships with the larger community are an important part of Goddard House life. Goddard House regularly opens its doors to many neighbors. Volunteers, organizations and schools in Brookline and Jamaica Plain are partners in on-site and community-based programs that enrich the lives of all participants. Our residents make frequent trips to take part in the rich offerings of the Boston area. We keep our communities informed about Goddard House projects and elder issues through outreach.


Here's a sampling of our many community connections:

Volunteer as an Individual or Group
Become part of the Goddard House community connection today. Tailor your interests, enthusiasm and skills to a volunteer position at either Goddard House or, even both! You'll find you will be greatly rewarded by volunteering with the elderly, as will they by getting to know you. Contact our program directors to apply:

Goddard House in Brookline
617-731-8500 ext. 152

Goddard House Skilled Nursing Center, Jamaica Plain
617-522-3080 ext. 404


Community Outreach
Members of our staff team can speak or present a workshop to your organization or group on topics such as:
• Healthy Aging
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Goddard House Staff/Resident Diversity Storytelling Project
• Expressive Arts Programs for the Elderly.

Call our Community Partnership Office for details at 617-522-3080 ext. 315.


Education & Training
Goddard House maintains educational training partnerships with Lesley University, Berklee College of Music, Stonehill College, Wheelock College, Massachusetts College of Art, Roxbury Community College School of Nursing, Brookline Adult Education and many local grammar and secondary schools.


Special Projects
Goddard House and its community partners are innovators for a wide array of projects related to aging. Among these is an exhibit created for the Boston Museum of Science national exhibit, "Secrets of Aging". Grant-funded programs such as music therapy for the memory impaired; senior fitness and autobiographical storytelling further enrich the lives of residents.


Affiliations & Accreditation
Goddard House is affiliated with the following organizations:
- Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts
- Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
- Massachusetts Aging
- Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association
- Multicultural Coalition on Aging.
- Massachusetts Extended Care Federation

Goddard House Skilled Nursing Center in Jamaica Plain is a JCAHO accredited organization with an exemplary rating.