Great Barrington, Mass. — The town is recruiting dispatchers for the town's new senior transit program.

 

Also, grocery shoppers are also needed to shop or pick up groceries for homebound seniors and residents with disabilities.

 

Town residents 60 and over are encouraged to apply  for these positions through the town's Senior Tax Work-off program, which provides a property tax reduction in exchange for hours spent working on town projects.

 

Up to five dispatchers are being recruited to work one 2.5 hour shift per week. Dispatchers must complete up to four hours of training and have pleasant phone skills to assist callers.

 

The town's new transportation program, which replaces the Southern Berkshire Elderly Transportation Program, is for seniors or disabled residents needing transit to medical appointments, prescription pick-up and grocery pickup. The service, for now, is limited to residents of Great Barrington, including Housatonic. Any changes or expansions to the senior transit program will be announced as they arise.

 

Interested residents are asked to apply by contacting the Town Manager's office, apulver@townofgb.org, regarding either position.