Pack and deliver food to Northampton area residents
Plant, tend, harvest in the Giving Garden. All produce goes to local soup kitchens and food pantries.
Grow Food Northampton welcomes volunteer groups such as student organizations, church groups, and others for one-time or recurring volunteer opportunities.
Assist Center staff with presenting/leading a program or activity. Occasional or ongoing.
Provide door-to-door transportation for elders to medical appointments, shopping, errands and social activities. Must have your own registered/insured car, current driver’s license, and be flexible in time commitments. Mileage stipend available. On call or as needed.
Assist Center Staff with events, activities and general operation of site. On call as needed.
Develop and support long-term relationships with neighbors which may include friendly visits, chores, yard and garden work, shopping, running errands, being available to call on elderly neighbor to lend a hand or an ear. Flexible hours per week.
Create publicity materials, assist with social media effort, deliver and post newsletters, flyers and posters.
Make minor repairs in the homes of elders who request some assistance. No special license required, but person needs to have a variety of skills and able to provide a variety of services. Bring your own tools if needed. Homeowner pays for materials needed. On call as needed.
Our volunteers serve meals, assist with events, and keep our Friends of the Homeless emergency shelter fresh and clean.