The Benefits Counseling Program trains volunteers to help homeowners and renters age 60 and older, or persons with disabilities, find resources to help them stay in their homes for as long as they choose. Benefits Counselors also help people apply for benefits that help them save money, like Fuel Assistance or Food Stamps.
An Ombudsman is a person who visits nursing home and rest home residents with the goal of enhancing the quality of their care and the quality of their lives.
Pre-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,…
Volunteer facilitators lead discussions, play games, read stories and create arts and crafts with all the grieving young people in our program. With the help of our caring adult facilitators, participants make new friends and share about their experience of loss.
Guide visitors in interacting with exhibits, highlight important educational topics.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DVSA) certification training is required and provided by the YWCA. Additional SAFEPLAN Certification training is required and is provided by MOVA (Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance). Costs related to this training are the intern’s/volunteer’s responsibility. Volunteers and interns would shadow the SAFEPLAN advocate during court hours. Learning experiences include but are not…
If you ever had an interest in the “hands-on” operations of trolleys and railroads, here is the golden opportunity to operate our beautifully restored Car No. 10 on weekends and holidays. SFTM offers full training and accreditation programs for individuals interested in becoming a motorman, motorwoman, conductor or pump car operator. You must be at…
As a member of our shop crew, you’ll work with a project leader to restore and maintain our historic collection of steam and electric equipment, as well as our antique coach, freight cars and caboose. We also have an extensive museum campus of historical buildings in various stages of restoration, plus future plans for a…
Due to a drastic increase in need for food during the COVID-19 public health crisis, The Food Bank has a greater need for volunteer assistance. Thank you for helping get emergency food to our neighbors in need during this unprecedented time.
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity relies on it’s volunteers to build homes, but also to build our organization. Volunteers can: Help in the office, Work on fundraisers, Help at events, Help with families, Recruit other volunteers, Work with faith communities, Help build homes, or help with Other off-site projects.