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Community Resources
Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit the organization itself or the people it serves. Many agencies that provide volunteer opportunities also offer intensive training in the tasks that are required for the job.
The Hotline is staffed by senior volunteers and serves as a comprehensive resource for information and referral on a full range of concerns including debt and debt management, health insurance, home improvement, landlord/tenant issues, long term care insurance, scam awareness and telemarketing. It offers dispute resolution services.
This program is part of the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. Once per month clients withing the Greater Lowell area receive nutritious non-perishable foods, bakery items and produce that are appropriate for their dietary requirements. Volunteers deliver food in their own vehicles.
This organization focuses on providing meaningful service opportunities for senior citizens, youth and other individuals interested in servicing communities in the Merrimack Valley. Volunteer programs for adults 55 years/older include the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Foster Grandparent Program, and the Intergenerational Program.
Ruth’s House is a not for profit community based thrift shop that works with over 80 human services agencies in the Merrimack Valley and surrounding New Hampshire communities. Each family member or individual referred to Ruth’s House receives four weather-appropriate outfits of clothing four times a year and is able to purchase any other store…
Bread & Roses provides a free full course nutritious community meal to all in need on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 4pm-6pm. It also operates a community pantry that distributes food items, clothing, hygiene products and childcare supplies. On Wednesdays there is a volunteer doctor and nurse available to care for those without…
The Open Pantry provides short term food assistance to people in need who reside in Greater Lowell. Distribution hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm and Wednesdays 5:30pm-7pm. The Open Pantry is supported by donations from the community, churches and organizations. It is staffed by volunteers. The building is wheelchair accessible.
AgeSpan is a private, non-profit agency which services seniors residing in the 28 cities/towns in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore area. It manages the State Home Care Program and is federally designated as the Area Agency on Aging. It provides information, resources and services including, but not limited to, care management, money management, respite…
The COA provides congregate meals, wellness clinics, friendly visitor program, SHINE program, podiatry clinics, and an outreach worker. It also offers an exercise class, crafts, knitting group and scrabble. The COA maintains an equipment loan closet for temporary or more permanent situations. It also has a handicap accessible van for local trips and uses the…
COA & senior center are at the same location which is fully accessible. A lunch program is offered on-site during the week for a suggested donation. Wheelchair van transportation for medical appointments, therapy, and shopping around Salisbury is available; a 2 day notice is required. Rides to out of town appointments can be arranged through…
The Senior Center (aka The SAGE Center) provides on-site lunches Monday through Thursday, transportation to medical appointments through the NEET Program, wellness clinics, a food pantry, a medical equipment loan closet and various recreational and social activities.