Our mission | The Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is dedicated to eliminating poverty by providing the opportunity for our low- and moderate-income neighbors, families and friends in the Greater Hampden County area to achieve greater independence and a higher quality of life. |
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Valley Opportunity Council- Housing Department
Ways to help |
Senior Companion ProgramPre-service orientation and ongoing training will be provided , Companions must be over 55 years old, Must be willing to commit 15-40 hours per week, Must meet federal income guideline, Receive a criminal background check clearance , Will receive a tax-free hourly stipend , Will receive paid vacation and sick time, Located throughout Chicopee, Holyoke, and Holland.Adult Education TutorsHigh need for daytime volunteers, Available between September and June, and it's Located in Chicopee.VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)No experience necessary, all training will be provided, This seasonal opportunity is typically available between January and April , Daytime and evening hours are available, and Site locations in Chicopee and Holyoke. |
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How you help | From tutors, to income tax, to senior companions volunteers help in many ways. |
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About us | Over 50 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a War on Poverty. It was this declaration that led to the formation of Community Action Agencies throughout the country. Today, Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) is one of 23 Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts. VOC started out small in 1965 and was originally named the Community and Regional Opportunity Program. At that time our agency focused on community outreach, with few programs of our own. VOC has grown significantly since then and now offers over 30 programs in a wide variety of areas, including food and nutrition, energy assistance, education and child care, youth and adult programs and community outreach. Several years ago, VOC also started investing in the local community by purchasing and renovating properties in Chicopee and Holyoke. These properties include market-rate and low-income housing as well as multiple commercial and mixed-use buildings. When VOC first opened, our organization was only able to offer services in Chicopee and Holyoke, and today many of our programs are available to participants throughout greater Hampden County. As we continue to grow, our focus has been, and will continue to be, helping people achieve a higher quality of life. |
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