PALS

The PALS Program responds to a need to reduce isolation for individuals with a brain injury by engaging in social activities and making connections with others. 

Survivors of brain injury will be matched with volunteers based on many factors including social interests, personality and the volunteers’ level of experience with brain injury.

If you’re an individual with a brain injury and want to apply for a PAL, click here for the application form. 

“Survivors are truly an inspiration to everyone around them. They embody the spirit of strength and perseverance in the face of adversity, and they exemplify what it means to have a genuine appreciation for life at its core.”       
- Sean Wilder, PALS volunteer

PALS Katie of Westborough and Jessica of Medway volunteer at BIA-MA.

 

Volunteers will make new friends and enhance the lives of others with a commitment of a weekly phone call or email and a monthly get-together. Giving just one hour of your time on a regular basis can make a substantial difference to someone living with a brain injury.  Brain Injury Survivors can be a PAL too, share your experience!

Volunteers click here for an application.

PALS volunteers must complete an application, meet with the Manager of Volunteers for an interview and basic training about brain injury and undergo a CORI check.

PALS in the News

Westborough Woman Exemplifies Tenacity, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, December 30, 2011

For more information, download the PALS Brochure or contact us at PALS@biama.org or call 508-475-0032.

The PALS Program is funded by a grant from the Yawkey Foundation.