Valley Neighbors Services

Valley Neighbors Members can request help with a variety of tasks by trained and vetted neighborhood volunteers.  Members, please call 413 453-9057 and leave a detailed message or send an email to services‌ @ valleyneighbors.org.  Please submit requests well in advance whenever possible. You will be contacted by a Valley Neighbors Coordinator by phone or e-mail to review all the details and confirm your request.

Valley Neighbors volunteers can assist with many typical needs, including:

Transportation

Local rides within Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties.
You must be able to get in and out of the car with only minor assistance.   

• Medical or professional appointments
• Library
• Grocery/Pharmacy
• Town events
• Banking/Post Office
• Hairdresser/Barber
• Church
• Veterinarian

Light Home and Yard Needs

• Small housekeeping tasks
• Seasonal outdoor chores
• Replacing light bulbs
• Changing smoke alarm/CO2 detector batteries
• Mattress turning
• Window air conditioner installation/removal

Social Support

• Telephone check-ins
• Friendly visits
• Community and Valley Neighbor gatherings
• Walking buddy
• Dog walking
• Assistance with mail
• Reading aloud (books, newspaper)

Technical Support

• Help with computer, smart phone, email, Internet, or software
• Set up of TVs, and other electronic devices