Volunteer: Medical Transportation VolunteerUse your own vehicle to provide transportation for an older adult to a medical appointment. A working vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of vehicle insurance are required. Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Use your own vehicle to provide transportation for an older adult to a medical appointment. A working vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of vehicle insurance are required. Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Long-Term Care Ombudsman VolunteerThe Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer's goal is to enhance the quality of care and the quality of life for nursing facility residents. Volunteers are required to undergo training and certification that provides education on resident rights, nursing facility regulations, and negotiation. Long-Term Care Ombudsmen seek to empower residents and their family members to become more active in voicing and resolving their personal concerns.
To apply or find out more, please contact: Isaac Share (413) 499-0524 ext. 750 or Peggy Zamierowski (413) 499-0524 ext. 109 Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer's goal is to enhance the quality of care and the quality of life for nursing facility residents. Volunteers are required to undergo training and certification that provides education on resident rights, nursing facility regulations, and negotiation. Long-Term Care Ombudsmen seek to empower residents and their family members to become more active in voicing and resolving their personal concerns.
To apply or find out more, please contact: Isaac Share (413) 499-0524 ext. 750 or Peggy Zamierowski (413) 499-0524 ext. 109 Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: SHINE VolunteerSHINE volunteers assist Medicare eligible individuals apply for Medicare, and identify and access Medicare Advantage or Medicare Drug plans that work best for them. SHINE volunteers are expected to complete a 6 week Medicare training course and complete a certification and mentoring period prior to meeting individually with clients. SHINE volunteers are provided with regular meetings to receive updates on best practices and changes to the Medicare system. They are required to re-certify via a state-designated test on a yearly basis. SHINE volunteers are required to complete documentation regarding their work on a regular basis. Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County SHINE volunteers assist Medicare eligible individuals apply for Medicare, and identify and access Medicare Advantage or Medicare Drug plans that work best for them. SHINE volunteers are expected to complete a 6 week Medicare training course and complete a certification and mentoring period prior to meeting individually with clients. SHINE volunteers are provided with regular meetings to receive updates on best practices and changes to the Medicare system. They are required to re-certify via a state-designated test on a yearly basis. SHINE volunteers are required to complete documentation regarding their work on a regular basis. Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels Kitchen VolunteerThe ESBC Kitchen team in Lanesboro prepares and packages meals for distribution throughout all of Berkshire County. Kitchen tasks include cutting vegetables, portioning desserts, bagging food, and clean up. Volunteers arrive to the kitchen in the morning and complete their shift by mid-day. This opportunity can occur on one or multiple days between Monday and Friday.
Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County The ESBC Kitchen team in Lanesboro prepares and packages meals for distribution throughout all of Berkshire County. Kitchen tasks include cutting vegetables, portioning desserts, bagging food, and clean up. Volunteers arrive to the kitchen in the morning and complete their shift by mid-day. This opportunity can occur on one or multiple days between Monday and Friday.
Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01237 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: CompanionOffer conversation and connection to an elder living in Berkshire County as a friendly visitor. Play board games, cards, or simply provide friendly conversation. If the volunteer and senior agree, companionship can be provided via telephone or virtual methods as well. This opportunity is a good fit for volunteers who have a preference for one-on-one interaction with elders. Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Offer conversation and connection to an elder living in Berkshire County as a friendly visitor. Play board games, cards, or simply provide friendly conversation. If the volunteer and senior agree, companionship can be provided via telephone or virtual methods as well. This opportunity is a good fit for volunteers who have a preference for one-on-one interaction with elders. Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Money Management VolunteerMoney Management Volunteers assist older adults in keeping track of their finances and ensuring that monthly bills are addressed on a regular basis. Volunteers in this program are provided with training through the Money Management Program Supervisor, and enter into a mentoring period prior to independent volunteering. They are provided with regular supervision.
Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Money Management Volunteers assist older adults in keeping track of their finances and ensuring that monthly bills are addressed on a regular basis. Volunteers in this program are provided with training through the Money Management Program Supervisor, and enter into a mentoring period prior to independent volunteering. They are provided with regular supervision.
Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels Volunteer DriverDeliver hot meals on a set route to homebound elders. Each driver greets and checks the status of elder while delivering their meal. The time commitment for Meals on Wheels Drivers varies depending on delivery route. Substitute drivers are welcome and assist when regular drivers are away. A valid driver’s license and training are necessary. Knowledgeable support staff are available during delivery hours.
To apply or find out more, please contact: Isaac Share (413) 499-0524 ext. 750 or Pamela McDonald (413) 499-0524 ext. 178
If you are responding to this Need via the website, please read our waiver. It contains our Volunteer Application, which can be completed and sent to either of the following emails: ishare@esbci.org pmcdonald@esbci.org Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Deliver hot meals on a set route to homebound elders. Each driver greets and checks the status of elder while delivering their meal. The time commitment for Meals on Wheels Drivers varies depending on delivery route. Substitute drivers are welcome and assist when regular drivers are away. A valid driver’s license and training are necessary. Knowledgeable support staff are available during delivery hours.
To apply or find out more, please contact: Isaac Share (413) 499-0524 ext. 750 or Pamela McDonald (413) 499-0524 ext. 178
If you are responding to this Need via the website, please read our waiver. It contains our Volunteer Application, which can be completed and sent to either of the following emails: ishare@esbci.org pmcdonald@esbci.org Agency: Elder Services of Berkshire County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01201 Allow Groups: No |