Nonprofit volunteer opportunities in Western Mass and the North Quabbin

Volunteer with LifePath

Volunteer Meals on Wheels driver Alan Coutinho (right) delivers a hot meal to Joan Wilson at her home in Shelburne.Be a community volunteer serving our area’s elders and people with disabilities! Join the more than 250 people each year finding a fulfilling volunteer experience with LifePath.

• Build lasting connections!
• Be a part of a vibrant team!
• Learn and teach others in the community!

LifePath volunteer opportunties are available across our programs and services from daily or weekly assignments to more occasional posts.  Tasks and responsibilities include driving, delivering, offering support by phone or in person, following up, office duties, fundraising, event support, and sharing your expertise and cheer! 

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Volunteer Opportunities

Vaccination Access Program

LifePath, in its mission to help older people, people with disabilities, and caregivers stay independent, is committed to helping those who want a COVID-19 vaccine to access one. We are recruiting volunteers for several positions in this effort including drivers, callers, and other supports.

Robert Britt and Irene Kazinskas have volunteered as Nutrition Program Aides at the Athol Senior Dining Center for many years.

Nutrition and Wellbeing

• Nutrition Program Aide
  Help serve meals at senior centers and luncheon clubs.

• Meals on Wheels Driver
  Deliver hot, noontime meals and check in on local elders.

Robert Amyot finds fulfillment as a volunteer Ombudsman. He and Joy Page, a resident of Poet's Seat Health Care Center, are pictured here enjoying a conversation.

Care and Advocacy

• Rides for Health Driver
  Provide door-through-door assisted transportation to local elders.

• Personal Care Assistance Surrogate
  Assist people with disabilities with managing their care providers.

• Long-Term Care Ombudsman
  Ensure quality of life for residents of nursing homes during weekly visits.

Counseling and Teaching

• Healthy Living Workshop Leader
  Co-lead workshops for small groups of adults using evidence-based curricula.

• Money Manager
  Help elders manage their personal finances.

• SHINE Counselors (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone)
  Help people understand their health insurance options.

• Benefits Counselors
  Help elders stay in their homes by finding and applying for resources to reduce their household costs.

• Citizens Advisory Board
  Advise our agency concerning Older Americans Act programs, community grantmaking, planning for elders, and nutrition services.

Administrative

• Consultant
  Do you have an area of expertise that might help LifePath fulfill its mission? We'd love to utilize your experience and expertise.

• Fundraiser
  Take part in fundraising events, such as the annual Walkathon, or help with other fundraisers.

• General Office Volunteer
  File, copy, enter data, and/or process mail.

Click here to sign up to volunteer today!