The Northampton Council on Aging and Senior Center has many volunteer opportunities in a wide variety of exciting and rewarding positions. Whether you have a limited amount of time to offer, or want to become more engaged time-wise, there is the perfect schedule here for you. All volunteers receive orientation, training, and on-going support. Below are some of the ways you can help. To volunteer or inquire about opportunities, please contact Diana Damon at (413) 587-1232 or email ddamon@northamptonma.gov .
- Kitchen Assistance
- Prepare and serve food items for coffee shop and restaurant. General cleaning and washing dishes also needed.
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- Coffee Shop
- Weekly three and one half hour per week shifts available 9:00-12:30 and 12:30-4:00 (substitute shifts also available).
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- Gift Shop
- Weekly three and one half hour per week shifts available from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-4 p.m. (substitute shifts also available). Items are requested for the Gift Shop to benefit the Senior Center. Jewelry, accessories, handcrafted items and giftware. Call first or drop off items at the Senior Center in care of Patte during normal business hours.
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- Receptionist
- Answer phone, greet and assist visitors, and perform basic office duties at front desk. Position available periodically. Evening and weekend shifts also available as needed.
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- Food Bank Brown Bag Program
- Duties include greeting participants, packing bags, and assisting with food distribution.
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- Van Drivers
- Substitute van driver or minivan driver. No special driver’s license necessary. Training and orientation provided. Vehicle Insurance covered under City of Northampton.
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- Drivers for Medical Transportation Program
- Volunteers needed for transportation using own vehicle for medical appointments. We will work with your availability. Vehicle Insurance covered under City of Northampton.
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- Medical Transportation Program
- Answer transportation phone line and assist with inquiries for appointments, coordinate volunteer drivers, and complete documentation. Two-hour shifts:10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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- Entertainment
- Individuals or groups to provide entertainment for special events at the Senior Center.
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- Special Events
- Occasional assistance needed for variety of annual events and fundraisers such as Golf Tournament, Craft Fairs, Holiday Dinner, and the Harvest Dinner Dance.
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- Elder Vision Newspaper
- NCOA’s bi-monthly newspaper can use writers, illustrators, cartoonists, puzzle-makers, and people willing to do data entry.
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- NeedleWorkShop
- Club meets Mondays from 1-3 p.m. Assist in creating handmade baby items, doll clothes, and more for the Senior Center Gift Shop.
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- Recreational Bingo
- Volunteers needed to help start-up and run this program which is currently in the planning stage. We need organizers, callers and others to help.
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