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Village Neighbors

Helping residents over age 60 in Shutesbury, Leverett, Wendell, and New Salem
stay connected and age independently at home.

413-345-6894, PO Box 501, Shutesbury, MA 01072 generalinfo@villageneighbors.org

Welcome to the Village Neighbors Website
Village Neighbors is a volunteer run non-profit organization.
Free membership comes with simple services, transportation, classes and activities.
Contact membership@villageneighbors.org or call 413-345-6894 ext.2 to learn more.

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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

Volunteering
With 1/3 of our four towns’ populations now over age 60, all VN members are encouraged to actively create ways to support each other and volunteer. As we grow, we will need more VOLUNTEERS of all ages, so please consider becoming a part of the Village Neighbors Team. You can choose to provide direct services or work behind the scenes.
Contact volunteers@villageneighbors.org or visit our next Volunteer Orientation.


Village Neighbors Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, April 25, 6:30 PM

This will be hybrid meeting at the Wendell Senior Center and on Zoom.
Call 413 345 6894 ext.3 or email volunteers@villageneighbors.org

to receive a Zoom link and additional information.
(If you feel that you want an in person orientation, contact us at volunteers@villageneighbors.org.)


Free Member Services

Members can access the free services listed below by contacting
servicerequests@villageneighbors.org or call 413-345-6894 ext.1



Member Well Being
Volunteers visit members at their homes to provide companionship and connection to community.

Services:

Check in call

Errands

Friendly visit

Going for walks

Information organization and

referrals

Post hospital check-in

Reading to member

Respite for Care Givers

Technical Support
Volunteers give technical support for electronic devices and simple computer problems.

Services:

Electronics / TV

Mac

PC

Phone / tablet
Accessing internet

 

Helping Hands
Volunteers assist members with occasional household tasks, yard work or minor repairs.

Services:
 

Easy fixits

Grocery deliveries

Help in garden

Household tasks

Meal prep

Move furniture

Organize household items

Pet care

Plant care

Seasonal tasks
Service smoke alarm

Snow shovel path

Wood stacking


Transportation
Volunteers provide transportation to appointments, visits with friends, social and cultural events, grocery or other shopping trips.

Services:

Medical ride

Long distance ride

Ride for errands

Ride for shopping

Ride for social event

Third party ride