Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

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Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Homeless & Housing
Seniors
Veterans & Military Families

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35 Mt. Carmel StreetChicopee, MA 01013 United States

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http://www.valleyopp.com

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Seeking Low-Income Senior (55+) Volunteers for Upcoming Training

Flexible Schedule | Holyoke, MA 01040

Senior Companion Volunteers provide one-on-one interaction, help ease loneliness, boost self-esteem, solve problems, and build friendships with seniors. Senior Companions Volunteers are active older adults who help others live independently. Senior Companions can also provide support by assisting with grocery shopping, medical appointments, and other daily tasks necessary for maintaining independence. The program also provides respite service by giving primary family caregivers a break. Senior Companions play a vital role in maintaining independence and quality of life for those they serve. Come grow with us as we roll out some new Senior Companion Programiniative designed to connect our volunteers with seniors in need. Senior Companion Volunteers are; Over the age of 55, Available to volunteer a minimum of 5+ hours per week, Most often retired and living on a fixed income, Older adults with a "helping" nature, Looking to be part of a community group, make friends, and stay active! Kind humans looking to provide friendship and personal connection to those who are socially isolated. Senior Companion Volunteer Benefits include; A small hourly tax-free stipend, currently $4 per hour, for those who are eligible, Mileage and travel reimbursement, Meal allocation depending on service schedule, Supplemental volunteer and car insurance provided, Pre-service and ongoing training, and Recognition and appreciation events for volunteers. The joy of helping others maintain their independence! Learn More: To help seniors in your community, call Andrea Holden, Director of the Senior Companion Program at the Valley Opportunity Council at 413-612-0229 or email aholden@valleyopp.com. This program is made possible through grant funding from AmeriCorps Seniors

Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025
Seeking Low Income Senior Volunteers (55+) to Help Other Seniors

Flexible Schedule | Holyoke, MA 01040

Senior Companion Volunteers provide one-on-one interaction, help ease loneliness, boost self-esteem, solve problems, and build friendships with seniors. Senior Companions Volunteers are active older adults who help others live independently. Senior Companions can also provide support by assisting with grocery shopping, medical appointments, and other daily tasks necessary for maintaining independence. The program also provides respite service by giving primary family caregivers a break. Senior Companions play a vital role in maintaining independence and quality of life for those they serve. Senior Companion Volunteers are; Over the age of 55, Available to volunteer a minimum of 5+ hours per week, Most often retired and living on a fixed income, Older adults with a "helping" nature, Looking to be part of a community group, make friends, and stay active! Kind humans looking to provide friendship and personal connection to those who are socially isolated. Senior Companion Volunteer Benefits include; A small hourly tax-free stipend, currently $4 per hour, for those who are eligible, Mileage and travel reimbursement, Meal allocation depending on service schedule, Supplemental volunteer and car insurance provided, Pre-service and ongoing training, and Recognition and appreciation events for volunteers. The joy of helping others maintain their independence! Learn More: To help seniors in your community, call Andrea Holden, Director of the Senior Companion Program at the Valley Opportunity Council at 413-612-0229 or email aholden@valleyopp.com. This program is made possible through grant funding from AmeriCorps Seniors

Date Posted: Feb 20, 2025
Making a Difference with those in Need!

Flexible Schedule | Chicopee, MA 01013

Senior Companion Volunteers provide one-on-one interaction, help ease loneliness, boost self-esteem, solve problems, and build friendships with seniors. Senior Companions Volunteers are active older adults who help others live independently. Senior Companions can also provide support by assisting with grocery shopping, medical appointments, and other daily tasks necessary for maintaining independence. The program also provides respite service by giving primary family caregivers a break. Senior Companions play a vital role in maintaining independence and quality of life for those they serve. Senior Companion Volunteers are; Over the age of 55, Available to volunteer a minimum of 5+ hours per week, Most often retired and living on a fixed income, Older adults with a "helping" nature, Looking to be part of a community group, make friends, and stay active! Kind humans looking to provide friendship and personal connection to those who are socially isolated. Senior Companion Volunteer Benefits include; A small hourly tax-free stipend, currently $4 per hour, for those who are eligible, Mileage and travel reimbursement, Meal allocation depending on service schedule, Supplemental volunteer and car insurance provided, Pre-service and ongoing training, and Recognition and appreciation events for volunteers. The joy of helping others maintain their independence! Learn More: To help seniors in your community, call Andrea Holden, Director of the Senior Companion Program at the Valley Opportunity Council at 413-612-0229 or email aholden@valleyopp.com. This program is made possible through grant funding from AmeriCorps Seniors

Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025
Seniors Serving Seniors - Making a difference with those in need!

Flexible Schedule | Holyoke, MA 01040

Senior Companion Volunteers provide one-on-one interaction, help ease loneliness, boost self-esteem, solve problems, and build friendships with seniors. Senior Companions Volunteers are active older adults who help others live independently. Senior Companions can also provide support by assisting with grocery shopping, medical appointments, and other daily tasks necessary for maintaining independence. The program also provides respite service by giving primary family caregivers a break. Senior Companions play a vital role in maintaining independence and quality of life for those they serve. Senior Companion Volunteers are; Over the age of 55, Available to volunteer a minimum of 5+ hours per week, Most often retired and living on a fixed income, Older adults with a "helping" nature, Looking to be part of a community group, make friends, and stay active! Senior Companion Volunteer Benefits include; A small hourly tax-free stipend, currently $4 per hour, for those who are eligible, Mileage and travel reimbursement, Meal allocation depending on service schedule, Supplemental volunteer and car insurance provided, Pre-service and ongoing training, and Recognition and appreciation events for volunteers. The joy of helping others maintain their independence! Question or Interested? Call Andrea at 413-612-0229. This program is sponsored and operated by The Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. AmeriCorps Seniors is the primary funder for the Senior Companions Program.

Date Posted: Apr 15, 2025

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Mission Statement

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.

Description

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.

Reviews

by Andrea H. (Administrator for this Organization) (July 26, 2023)

VOC as a whole is a great organization with lots of opportunities to volunteer. Each program serves the needs of our low and moderate-income neighbors. I specifically run the Senior Companion Program (SCP) which is funded by AmeriCorps Seniors and last year our volunteers donated approximately 3000 hours of service to homebound and isolated seniors living in Chicopee and Holyoke. The need is high in our community and we need more senior volunteers to join the SCP. Call Andrea t 413-612-0229 to learn more and get started today.

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