(Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone) Become trained to understand Medicare/Medicaid benefits and other health insurance options so you can help seniors make informed choices.
Make weekly visits to nursing home residents to monitor care and resolve complaints.
Assist with special projects such as bulk mailings at Elder Services’ office, 877 South Street, 4E, Pittsfield.
Assist income-eligible seniors monthly in writing checks for household bills, budgeting, and reconciling bank statements.
Volunteer with our administrative staff at our home office in Great Barrington and take a hands-on role in BOF’s daily activities. Help is most often requested during the summer season, but we do periodically have projects that require assistance throughout the rest of the year.
Each volunteer and internship opportunity is different – with its own unique set of responsibilities and therefore requiring its own mix of relevant skills and experience. Each department will provide job-specific training to the selected volunteer and/or intern. Volunteer areas include: Development, Exhibitions, Membership, Film/Performances, Museum Shop, Marketing, Collections, Guest Services, Building/Maintenance, Administration, Education, Aquarium,…
Regular needs include: Translate documents and provide direct interpretation in conversation. Assist at special events such as legal clinics and naturalization ceremonies. Staff information tables at social service fairs. Help organize independent fundraising events. Assist with clerical tasks and office organizing.
If you’re a people person, we want you! We need friendly faces to greet and assist visitors, answer the phone, and do all sorts of administrative tasks. Front Desk Receptionists need to be out-going, prompt, efficient, and responsible and have good communication skills. A sense of humor is also a benefit. Our Volunteer Coordinator and…
Our opportunities include: Arrowhead tour guides, Archive assistance, Collection assistance, Grounds care, Gardening, and Special events help.
Volunteering is a component of a strong and healthy community. We hope that you will join us to contribute to the well-being and health of our community. We hope that you will take some time to learn more about our program and find a match for your talents and time. Our goal is to assist…