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 .
- Coffee Shop
- Regular four hour per week shifts available for Senior Center Coffee Shop (substitute shifts also available). Open Mon- Fri. 9:00am-4:00pm.
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- Gift Shop
- Regular four hour per week shifts available for Senior Center Gift Shop (substitute shifts also available). Open Mon- Fri. 9:00am-4:00pm.
Items wanted for Gift Shop to benefit the Senior Center. Jewelry, handcrafted items and giftware are all great sellers. Call first or drop off items at the Senior Center in care of Patte during normal business hours.
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- FSB Bistro
- Food preparation, Wait staff, Hosts, and Cashiers needed for Senior Center restaurant. Shifts 9:30am-1:30pm or 11:00am-1:30pm.
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- Receptionist
- Answer phone, assist community, and perform basic office duties at the front desk. Openings on Mon., Tues., and Wed. afternoons 12:30-4:30pm.
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- Food Bank Brown Bag Program
- Volunteers are needed to assist with the NCOA’s participation in this program.
Duties include greeting participants, packing bags, and assisting with food
distribution. Held at Northampton Senior Center first Friday of each month.
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- Van Drivers
- Substitute van driver or mini van driver. No special driver’s license necessary. Vehicle Insurance covered under City of Northampton.
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- Transportation to Medical Appointments
- Volunteers needed for transportation using own vehicle for medical appointments. We will work with your availability.
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- Camera Operator
- Substitute needed to take pictures for PVTA photo identification cards offered two mornings per month.
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- Lawn Mowing
- Able-bodied volunteers (or those willing to be paid a stipend by seniors) are
needed to mow lawns and provide lawn care.
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- Special Events
- Occasional assistance needed for variety of annual events or fundraisers such as the Tag Sale, Holiday Craft Fair, Winter Craft Festival, and Harvest Dinner Dance.
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- Elder Vision Newspaper
- NCOA’s bi-monthly newspaper can use writers, illustrators, cartoonist, puzzle-makers, proofreaders, and data entry.
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- NeedleWorkShop
- Club meets Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm. Assist in creating handmade baby items, doll clothes, and more for the Senior Center Gift Shop.
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- eBay Sales Coordinator
- Coordinate the sale of miscellaneous items on eBay to benefit the Senior
Center.
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- Escort Shopping Program
- Accompany and assist grocery shoppers in our van or your own vehicle.
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- Handyman Program
- Small home repairs/maintenance and more involved repairs by skilled carpenters, licensed plumbers or electricians needed.
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- Reassurance Program
- Make telephone calls to seniors and the disabled for well-being checks. Calls are made Mon.- Fri. 9:00-11:00am. Pick one shift or more.
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- Instruct a Workshop
- Consider sharing your skill or talent with others by offering a class or workshop.
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- New Ideas and Fundraising Projects
- Do you have an idea and the desire to sponsor a fundraising event for the Senior Center? Funding sources are always needed as well as people to propose them. You can also join our Promotions Committee and work with others with the same focus.
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