Many elders are unable to get out of the house but would really enjoy having a friendly visitor come in for a couple hours per week just to chat, play games, read, or take a walk when the weather is nice. No personal care involved.
To help out once a month for our center’s luncheons. Tasks would include, setting and clearing tables, serving already prepared meals and beverages. Free meal for volunteer.
Our volunteers serve meals, assist with events, and keep our Friends of the Homeless emergency shelter fresh and clean.
Volunteers pack groceries, receive food donations, stock shelves, sort food to maintain quality control and help maintain sanitary working conditions. You can also assist with clerical responsibilities such as typing and data entry, or organize and hold food drives.
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with New England Public Media – we look forward to having you as part of our team. Email Susan Lofthouse, susan_lofthouse@nepm.org, and she’ll add you to the volunteer mailing list so you’ll be sure to know about any upcoming opportunities.
Help set up for parties, and attend to guests needs.
Guide visitors in interacting with exhibits, highlight important educational topics.
Volunteers are always needed to help with a daily craft project. We provide all the supplies but welcome new ideas.
Teach visitors to make paper, share its significance in Holyoke’s history, and help run one of our most popular hands on exhibits.