Resources

MassHire Franklink Hampshire Career Center  (For Job Readiness Training – see  free classes)

https://www.masshirefhcareers.org/events-calendar/

MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center provides employment and training services at no charge to job seekers and employers in Franklin County, Hampshire County, and the North Quabbin area. Consortium since 1981 and while our name has changed slightly, their services and commitment to the community remain the same.

They provide a wide range of services and resources to both job seekers and employers. Job seekers will find a variety of job search tools and training opportunities to help find the ideal career or career pathway. Area employers are able to post jobs and learn about the many ways they connect employers with skilled workers looking for meaningful work

RSVP for Volunteer Opportunities

https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org70261.jsp

RSVP is the volunteer connector for people 55 and over in the Pioneer Valley. Whatever your background, skills, and interests, RSVP will match you with a rewarding volunteer opportunity.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

https://www.ncoa.org/economic-security/matureworkers/scsep/

Created in 1965, SCSEP is the nation’s oldest program to help low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find work. SCSEP matches eligible older adults with part-time training assignments for non-profit organizations. Participants build skills and self-confidence, while earning a modest income.

For local information please click link  below:

https://www.springfield-ma.gov/hhs/index.php?id=scsepelderaffairs

Jobs in the Valley

https://jobsinthevalley.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvvj5BRDkARIsAGD9vlKe8HK9yrYTa7qlxhwX_0bXxLqWS92bCBMACLaboan3UsSKpUqqALwaAhRCEALw_wcB

JobsInTheValley.com is dedicated to serving the employment needs of the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts.

Their mission and goal is to be the most comprehensive resource and most widely-used option for job seekers to find — and employers to advertise — full-time, part-time, and volunteer jobs available in Western Mass.

AARP Article on Part-time Job Possibilities

https://www.aarp.org/work/job-search/info-2020/side-jobs-extra-money.html?intcmp=AE-WOR-BB 

20 Side Jobs You Can Do for Extra Money Now
Part-time work and freelance gigs offer opportunities to pull in additional pay,
by Kenneth Terrell, AARP, July 8, 2020

Encore Boston Network (EBN)

https://www.encorebostonnetwork.org/

People over 50 want to Do Good, Feel Good & Add Value. The Encore Boston community helps make that possible!.

Please check this site for virtual programs.