Ways You Can Help

 

If you would like to donate to the Center of Hope, please contact us for further information.

 

Main Phone: (508) 764-4085

TTY: (508) 764-4085
Fax: (508) 765-0255
P.O. Box 66
Southbridge, MA. 01550

info@thecenterofhope.org

 

Financial Gifts
Center of Hope Foundation supports people with developmental disabilities.  Your gift will help provide critical support for much needed programs, while offering significant tax advantages to you. As a donor to Center of Hope Foundation you become part of the legacy of caring and support that has improved the lives of thousands of individuals.

 

 

 

Volunteer Your Time

We are always looking for help with our Special Olympic Recreational program, the numerous fundraising events that we hold throughout the year as well as people to assist in our programs.

If interested, please complete the Volunteer Application and submit to the Personnel Office or call 508-764-4085 to receive more information.

Standards for Volunteers  

• Volunteers who desire to volunteer for Center of Hope Foundation day programs will apply for positions by completing a volunteer application.  Volunteerism at Center of Hope Foundation programs is typically eligible for credit as Community Service Hours. 

• Applications received will be reviewed by the Program Administrator or Director of Programs.  

• All volunteers 18 or above must complete a CORI check, and be eligible for assignment to agency programs. 

• Volunteers may be interviewed for volunteer positions.   

• Volunteers for agency day programs will complete a 2 hour orientation with the training department before starting in their programs. Camp volunteers will receive a full day orientation.  

• Volunteers will comply with the agency’s policies and procedures reviewed during orientation especially with regard to confidentiality, safety, and Human Rights of the participants.  

• Volunteers will work under the direct supervision of Program Administrator or volunteer   co-coordinator of the programs or events they are assigned to. 

• Volunteers will support the mission and philosophy of the agency. 

• Volunteers will be on time and call their volunteer site /program if they can not attend.  

• Volunteers will serve in a professional manner.  

• Volunteers serve as at-will in nature and may be terminated with or with out cause at any time, by themselves or the agency.