WestMass ElderCare is a dynamic human service agency comprised of a caring, competent and professional staff and volunteers. Our mission to preserve the dignity, independence, and quality of life of elders and persons with disabilities desiring to remain within their own community and is at the heart of everything we do. WMEC volunteers enjoy enriching and rewarding experiences while enhancing the quality of life of our consumers.
Be an impartial advocate who visits local nursing home residents weekly, making sure their concerns are heard & addressed. Ombudsman volunteers develop trusting relationships with residents, educate them about their rights, and advocate for their quality of care. They work closely with nursing home staff to resolve disputes and concerns. Ombudsman volunteers receive comprehensive training and certification from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services and supervision and support from WMEC’s Ombudsman Director. Watch our video to learn more. Call 413.538.9020, ext 331 or email epires@wmeldercare.org to apply.
As key team members in our Nutrition Department, you deliver vital nutrition and important safety checks to homebound elders and individuals with disabilities in our communities. Volunteer drivers receive mileage reimbursement and work 1-5 days per week for 1-2 hours per shift, depending on their availability and interest. To learn more or apply, call 413.538.9020, ext 484 or email human-resources@wmeldercare.org.
Provide individual support to elders who need help paying bills, writing checks, monitoring income and expenses, and balancing a checkbook. For a time commitment of 1-2 hours per month, this rewarding work enables older adults to remain independent in their own homes and communities. To learn more or apply, call 413.538.9020, ext 303 or email tstallman@wmeldercare.org.
WestMass ElderCare is seeking volunteers from Chicopee and Belchertown to serve on our Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity to provide support to WMEC in this lay leadership position. Our Board of Directors is the group who guides the governance of WMEC and represents the diversity of our local communities. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at our office in Holyoke. We welcome your interest and participation in this important role at WestMass ElderCare! Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please contact Roseann Martoccia, Executive Director at rmartoccia@wmeldercare.org or 413-538-9020 x417.
With just two hours a month, you can make a powerful difference for the elders in your community. WMEC’s Citizens’ Advisory Council is a group of representatives from local communities who advise WestMass ElderCare on matters related to planning and implementing services to benefit elders and caregivers in our area, particularly those in greatest economic need or who are socially/culturally isolated. We welcome any adult who is interested in helping and advocating for our communities to join us at our local Senior Centers and at the WestMass ElderCare office in Holyoke on a rotating basis. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. This is a fantastic opportunity to see how our services can help your elders and voice the needs of your community. We are actively seeking members to represent our service areas: Holyoke, Chicopee, South Hadley, Granby, Ludlow, Belchertown and Ware. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. To learn more or apply, reach out to Sarah Aasheim, our Director of Community Programs by calling 413.538.9020 or emailing her directly at saasheim@wmeldercare.org.
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WestMass ElderCare is a private, non-profit agency founded in 1974 which is funded in part by grants and contracts from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. We are part of a network of Aging Services Access Points and Area Agencies on Aging.
WestMass ElderCare is a member of the Pioneer Valley Aging and Disabilities Resource Consortium.
