GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire United Way and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires are holding an in-person Volunteer Fair in partnership with Elder Services noon to 3 p.m. April 21 at Crissey Farm, 426 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington.

 

Sponsored by Berkshire Bank, the fair will feature 30 diverse organizations sharing information about their mission, programs and volunteer needs with the public at-large.

 

"National Volunteer Month begins on April 17, so the fair is our way of recognizing the need for and importance of volunteers in our community," said Brenda Petell, director of volunteer engagement at Berkshire United Way. 

 

Liana Toscanini, executive director of Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, shared that while there is no central volunteer organization in Berkshire County, there are several nonprofits facilitating volunteerism, including RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, civic groups, leadership programs and more.

 

The cost for nonprofits to participate is $50, which includes a table and two chairs. The event is free to the public; registration is strongly encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. Nonprofit and community registration can be found at https://www.berkshireunitedway.org/spring-volunteer-fair.