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• Help alleviate the loneliness crisis in just one hour per week!

  with Springwell, Inc.
  Waltham, MA 02452
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Help alleviate the loneliness crisis in just one hour per week! As we age, our circle of family and friends can shrink due to aging and loss, or because of limitations in our ability to get out and about. Friendly Visitor volunteers provide one-on-one companionship via phone, virtually or in person. Engage in conversation, share stories, interests, hobbies, and make a real difference in the life of a member of your community! To learn more visit www.springwell.com/volunteer or email volunteer@springwell.com. Towns served include Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, and Weston.

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• Assist with errands for an elderly, blind neighbor in the Newton area!

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Auburndale, MA 02466
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  This MABVI participant is in need of a volunteer who can take her to the store and help her shop for clothes about one a month. Female preferred and must have a reliable vehicle. The participant would also like help walking, she enjoys going for walks which would be more frequently, about once a week or every other week. Do you enjoy making a connection with someone in your community? Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need? Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community! The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role! As a MABVI Volunteer, you may help with tasks such as: Reading mail Paying bills Internet Use/Technology Medical Transportation Going grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide Other Clerical tasks Time commitment: This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours every week or every other week. The Volunteer Onboarding Process includes: 1. Submit an MABVI Volunteer Application 2. Completing the online, modular Volunteer Training 3. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI 4. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team!

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• Make an Impact, Help an Elderly Blind Neighbor in PEABODY, MA

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Peabody, MA 01960
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Do you enjoy making a connection with someone in your community? Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need? Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community! The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role! As a MABVI Volunteer, you may help with tasks such as: Reading mail Paying bills Internet Use/Technology Medical Transportation Going grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide Other Clerical tasks Time commitment: This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week. The Volunteer Onboarding Process includes: 1. Submit an MABVI Volunteer Application 2. Completing the online, modular Volunteer Training 3. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI 4. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team!

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• Ashland Area (includes Holliston and Hopkinton) Meals on Wheels

  with Springwell
  164 W. Union St.Ashland, MA 01721
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Update: BayPath has recently increased its volunteer mileage reimbursement rate to 65.5 cents per mile for travel between our meal site and meal recipients' homes. BayPath Meals on Wheels is currently seeking volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious lunches to older and disabled adults out of our Ashland meal site, which serves Ashland, Holliston, and Hopkinton. We provide training, mileage reimbursement, and delivery equipment. Volunteers deliver using their own automobile. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10:00 and 11:30. CDC recommendations about social distancing and contactless delivery have been integrated into our delivery practices. Currently we are seeking a volunteer drivers for: Ashland on Wednesdays and Fridays ongoing, and short-term on Mondays Hopkinton on Wednesdays and Fridays Delivery volunteers are required to have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance, review training materials (remotely), pass a background check and provide proof of insurance and clean driving record. Delivery volunteers may deliver as often as they like, but we ask for a minimum of once per week.

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• Make an Impact, Help an Elderly Blind Neighbor in MILTON, MA!

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Milton, MA 02186
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Do you enjoy making a connection with someone in your community? Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need? Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community! The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role! As a MABVI Volunteer, you may help with tasks such as: Reading mail Paying bills Internet Use/Technology Medical Transportation Going grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide Other Clerical tasks Time commitment: This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week. The Volunteer Onboarding Process includes: 1. Submit an MABVI Volunteer Application 2. Completing the online, modular Volunteer Training 3. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI 4. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team!

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• Marlborough/ Northborough Meals on Wheels

  with Springwell
  397 Bolton StreetMarlborough, MA 01752
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Update: BayPath has recently increased its volunteer mileage reimbursement rate to 62.5 cents per mile for travel between a meal site and meal recipients' homes. BayPath Meals on Wheels deliver on weekdays (Monday-Friday) between 10:00am-12:00pm. We currently have openings for new volunteers in Marlborough every weekday. We are also accepting fill-in volunteers who can help cover routes when regularly-scheduled volunteers have vacations. We are currrently seeking 4 drivers for Mondays (2 short-term, 2 long-term). We provide training, mileage reimbursement, and delivery equipment. Delivery volunteers are required to have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, review training materials (remotely), pass a background check and provide proof of insurance and clean driving record.

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• Seeking Paid P/T Mentoring and Literacy Program Coordinator - Cambridge, MA

  with Read to a Child
  850 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02141
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program (RAMP) pairs a volunteer mentor with an elementary school student for a rewarding weekly read aloud experience either during the child’s lunch or other non-instructional time. The Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning and the daily operation, including relationships, record keeping, and scheduling, of this program at the designated school. Depending on the needs of the school, coordination of the Read Aloud Mentoring Program may be conducted in-person, virtually, or a combination thereof. The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that volunteer mentors, students, and school staff have a positive and meaningful experience. Responsibilities may include all or some of the following, depending on the program’s needs: Ensure that the program starts smoothly, including solicitation of teacher referrals, student permission, re-matching or matching pairs, and other start-up tasks Communicate regularly with Program Manager Notify students, teachers and potentially parents/guardians of volunteer mentor cancellations or schedule changes Communicate regularly with volunteer mentors, including monthly updates, and notification of student absences or changes in schedule Facilitate and monitor reading sessions to ensure smooth operation of the program Ensure that state and school guidelines for hygiene and safety are followed carefully and that rooms are left clean and orderly Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteer mentors on a general and case by case basis to address specific challenges as need arises Document reading session attendance and participant information changes in the database Collect mid-year volunteer mentor surveys, and year-end surveys and assessments from volunteer mentors, students and teachers, as applicable Plan and implement year-end celebration (in person or adapted for virtual setting), as applicable Attend Program Coordinator staff meetings, at the Wellesley office or virtually, 4-5 times a year Facilitate other activities or tasks as requested Submit timesheets accurately and on time Participate in Performance Evaluation and goal setting process Qualifications: 1. Commitment to Read to a Child’s mission, viability, and growth. 2. Experience working with young children. 3. Enthusiastic about children’s books, willingness to become familiar with the Read to a Child book collection. 4. Communicates well in person, virtually, on the telephone, and via email. 5. Commitment to actively and continuously working toward achieving the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. 6. Extremely organized and adept at successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing according to the organization’s strategic plan-with flexibility and a positive attitude. 7. Comfortable working with and hosting group video conference platforms (eg: Zoom and/or Google Meets). 8. Proficiency working with various technological platforms: e-mail, Google Drive, word processing, spreadsheets, e-book sources, and some data entry. 9. Access to transportation. 10. Preferred - Experience managing volunteers. Hours: Two days a week, approximately 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. August to June. Also, availability outside of these times for data entry, communications, and meetings as needed. Up to 10 hours per week. Starts August 2023. Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour and countless non-monetary rewards We believe that varied perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. Join us as we continue to build an organization that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued. We are continuously motivated to act on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among reading mentors, board members, and staff. To Apply: Send resume & cover letter outlining your suitability to the tasks and schedule outlined above to: emily.zadeh @readtoachild.org NOTE: Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• Become a patient advocate for long term care residents in Needham, Brookline or Wellesley

  with NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
  Dedham, MA 02027
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The Springwell Volunteer Ombudsman Program is an advocacy program for residents in Nursing Homes and Rest Homes. Springwell is currently seeking volunteer ombudsman for long-term care facilities in/near Wellesley, Needham and Brookline. Training is provided. As an Ombudsman, you meet with residents and hear any complaints or concerns they have, and with their permission, bring these complaints forward to staff. All work is documented and submitted in a timely way to the Program Manager. In addition to the weekly visits, there is a required monthly meeting at Springwell that volunteers attend for ongoing training, education and support. Typically about 2 hours, once per week (weekdays only). Please consider this very important volunteer activity. NOTE: THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEERS AGE 55+ THROUGH A FEDERAL GRANT FROM AMERICORPS SENIORS.

  Date Posted: November 30, 2023

• Make A Connection - Change A Life!

  with Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc.
  Malden and Surrounding CommunitiesMalden, MA 02148
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Not only has the COVID-19 coronavirus placed older adults and adults living with disabilities at very high risk of serious illness or death, but it has also made them more susceptible to social isolation and loneliness. Many older adults already live with a deep sense of disconnection from their community, but the pandemic and related social distancing measures have made their sense of social isolation much worse. The Social Engagement Program at Mystic Valley Elder Services is designed to help improve the health and well-being of isolated older adults in the community by providing a meaningful social connection-whether it be through telephone calls, email messages, or regular visits. We are looking for local volunteers. See more detailed information about the program. Our agency serves a diverse population, and this program will be no exception. It is our mission to recruit a diverse cohort of volunteers, and we encourage bilingual volunteers to ensure that all of our consumers feel heard! In addition to speaking their native language, cultural connections can also help build an even stronger connection. More about the Social Engagement Program at MVES! There are three different options for program participants. Volunteers may choose one that is best for them, or could be involved in two, or all three! Volunteers in all parts of this program will receive training and ongoing support. Considering that the goal of this program is to offer meaningful connections, we do ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of 1 year of service. Our expectation is that everyone would begin by being matched with just one person, however, if you are interested, we could potentially match with you up to 5 individuals looking for someone to connect with! The Social Engagement Program includes the following services: Telephone Reassurance Volunteers call an isolated individual, offering a social contact and friendly conversation. This program asks for a commitment of approximately 2-4 hours per week. Email Pen Pal Program Volunteers provide a regular social and supportive email communication. This program requires a commitment of approximately 1-2 hours per week. Friendly Visitor Program Volunteers provide home visits that focus on in-person socialization and companionship. This aspect of the program will only be done when it is safe to do so, and will ask for a commitment of approximately 1-2 hours per week.

  Date Posted: November 30, 2023

• Volunteers Needed to Rescue Food & Fight Hunger in Massachusetts!

  with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Inc
  Throughout Massachusetts!Boston, MA 02201
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Who We Are Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a 501(c)3 non-profit that redistributes excess food to people experiencing food insecurity. What We Do We partner with licensed food vendors (restaurants, bakeries, etc) and businesses who order catering (offices, production companies, etc.) who know they will have excess, wholesome cuisine and link their food donations to a human service agency within their local community. Our dedicated team of Lead Rescuers collect that excess food on a set schedule (pickups can be once a week, daily, or anywhere in between) and deliver it to one of RLC's partner human service agencies to help feed our neighbors who can benefit from a good meal! Who We Need YOU!! No minimum time commitment is required - you may sign up to volunteer sporadically or on a recurring basis. Documentation for proof of volunteering is available upon request. RLC is currently seeking passionate and committed leaders who are willing to take on the role of Lead Rescuer and lead food rescue events. Pick up food donations and deliver them to a human service agency, where the donations will then be distributed to the homeless and food insecure community. Each event is an hour or less. As new volunteer opportunities become available they will be added to our online calendar: https://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/calendar. How To Get Started Create an account on our website: https://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/volunteer Sign up for any event on our calendar (https://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/calendar) that fits with your schedule Sign up for an orientation and pass the Lead Rescuer Quiz (available on your RLC website dashboard) to join our leadership team of volunteers as a Lead Rescuer and lead events on your own! Whether you are 9 or 99, on 2 feet or 4 wheels, solo or as a team, you can volunteer with RLC

  Date Posted: November 30, 2023

• Information Night

  with Call2Talk of The United Way of Tri-County
  46 Park Street4th floorFramingham, MA 01702
  Thu, January 11, 2024 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

  Come find out what Call2Talk is all about. Check it out and see if this is the right volunteer opportunity for you. Teens, interns, working adults and seniors welcome. Meet current volunteers as well as the program director and better learn if this is something you want to pursue.

  Date Posted: November 29, 2023

• Volunteers Wanted for Hingham, Weymouth and Cohasset areas - Join Our Team Today!

  with Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys company Plymouth MA
  Hingham, MA 02043
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Volunteers are needed to spend time with hospice patients in various locations in the greater Hingham area. Come share the joys of visiting with our hospice patients. Put a smile on their face and a warm feeling in their hearts. What can volunteer's do? Reading to the patient Watching a special TV show with the patient Sing songs with patients. Reminisce with the patient and the family members about the past. Share what you do for Springtime fun with the patient. We have a need for volunteers for the Greater Hingham, Weymouth, Cohasset, areas and many other local areas. Reach out to find out if we need volunteers in your neighborhood. Being a hospice volunteer is gratifying, intellectually stimulating, and emotionally meaningful to volunteers as well as the patient. We offer free volunteer training and a certification upon completion the training. Reach out today to find out how you can join our volunteer team. Contact - helen.burgoyne@amedisys.com or call 225-412-6384 Inquire today!

  Date Posted: November 28, 2023

• Youth Basketball Coaching - Huntington Ave YMCA

  with Hill House, Inc.
  Huntington YMCA316 Huntington AveBoston, MA 02115
  Mon, December 4, 2023 - Sun, March 3, 2024

  Hill House Youth Basketball Huntington Ave YMCA Mondays - 8U Basketball 5:00 - 7:00pm Tuesdays - Girls Junior Basketball 4:30-5:30pm | Girls Senior Basketball 5:30-7:00pm Wednesdays - 13U Basketball 5:00 - 7:00pm Thursdays - 10U Basketball 5:00 - 7:00pm Hill House basketball is back for its renowned youth basketball leagues at the Huntington Ave YMCA. There are separate nights for each league throughout the week, one for our younger players (8 & Under), some for slightly older players (10 & Under, and 13 & Under) and one for our all girls basketball league (Girls Basketball on Tuesdays). We are looking for both lead coaches and assistant coaches! Come be a part of the fun and watch these players develop for this 13 week season. Coaches can also opt to start in January after our holiday break (no sessions between 12/20 and 1/1). Partial attendance throughout the season is accepted while not preferred. Sessions will consist of a staff-led clinic! A coaches clinic will be offered beforehand, along with additional documents and training to prepare you for the season.

  Date Posted: November 28, 2023

• SpeakOUT Boston Looking for New Board Members

  with SpeakOUT Boston
  Boston, MA 02116
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Looking for a way to give back to the LGBTQIA community? SpeakOUT is looking for interested board members who would like to help guide the organization in its next phase. We are currently hosting our board meetings through Zoom meetings and will be doing so until considered safe to meet again in person. SpeakOUT is the oldest LGBTQIA speakers bureau in the nation, established in 1972. We are a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. We train members of the LGBTQIA and allies community to tell their personal stories as a form of activism to audiences in schools, colleges, faith communities, service organizations, workplaces, and government agencies. Our community of speakers works to create a world free of homo-bi-trans-phobia and other forms of prejudice. Responsibilities of board members: Understand the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs, and inform others about the organization. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and fulfillment of contractual obligations. Maintain knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives. Support the organization financially either through donations and/or through helping with fundraising activities. Help to enhance SpeakOUT’s public profile and network within the Greater Boston nonprofit, LGBTQIA, and business communities. Regularly attend monthly board meetings. Serve on at least one committee or task force. Be available to offer assistance for special projects when applicable. Actively recruit, orient, and train new board members. Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies. We are seeking to recruit several talented members to our board for 2021 and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and ready to help us succeed and thrive in the coming years. We particularly encourage people of color and transgender and non-binary folks to apply. We have an affinity group for speakers of color within the organization that meets regularly and which seeks to bring more people of color into the organization. We are looking for candidates with communications, finance, fundraising, networking, legal, and organizational development skills. How to Apply: If you are interested in learning more about SpeakOUT board service, please contact Ellyn Ruthstrom, Executive Director at Ellyn@speakoutboston.org or call 877-223-9390. Please supply a resume and references.

  Date Posted: November 27, 2023

• Become an Elementary School Classroom Volunteer in Weymouth

  with NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
  East Weymouth, MA 02189
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The Norfolk County RSVP Volunteer Program is seeking 1-2 elementary school volunteers to assist Kindergarten - 2nd grade teachers in Weymouth in providing one-on-one and small group support for young learners who would benefit from extra attention in reading and related literacy/language arts activities. RSVP welcomes caring adults with a range of backgrounds, life experiences, and expertise who want to make a difference in the lives of children. Whether you have never assisted in a classroom before or are a recently retired teacher, we're interested in talking to you about becoming a school volunteer for this coming fall. School volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 1 hour per week throughout the school year, ending in June. A CORI background check and interview with one of the RSVP staff is required for all interested school volunteers. Participation in two 2.5 hour classroom training sessions is also required for all new school volunteers in order to facilitate their smooth transition into the classroom. Norfolk County RSVP is funded by the Norfolk County Commissioners and a federal grant from AmeriCorps Seniors to encourage and support community service and volunteerism at a national and local level. Volunteers must be ages 55 and older to participate in this special intergenerational school volunteer program. One-year commitment expected (Nov 2023-June 2024). Training is provided.

  Date Posted: November 27, 2023

• Meal Delivery volunteer drivers needed in and around Brookline on Mondays and Fridays

  with Springwell, Inc.
  Brookline, MA 02446
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The Home Delivered Meals Program provides older adults with a nutritious lunch delivered to their door up to 5 days per week. It is an essential tool to prevent food insecurity, malnutrition, and social isolation when mobility challenges, illness, or disability make it difficult to grocery shop and prepare food. During the recent COVID pandemic, Springwell went from delivering 250,000 meals to 350,000 annually. Even with the end of pandemic restrictions, we continue to serve the same number of meals in response to the challenges of living on a fixed income in a period of inflation and the loneliness crisis. With the ongoing shifts in the economy and the job market, we have been unable to hire enough full-time drivers to deliver all these meals. Volunteers have generously responded to our recruiting efforts for drivers enabling us to deliver each meal in a timely manner Monday through Friday. We always need more drivers. Please volunteer to join us for a shift or two each week if the following qualifications make this opportunity a good fit for you: Must have a reliable car, a current driver’s license, and a clean driving record; Must be able to lift 25 pounds; and Must meet the regulatory pre-requisites for the position. Springwell will train volunteers and provide ongoing support to make sure each volunteer has the resources needed to deliver meals to older adults relying on this service. Please contact us! Email volunteer@springwell.com to start the process; or go online to learn more at https://springwell.com/resource/volunteer-home-delivered-meals-drivers/

  Date Posted: November 22, 2023

• Volunteer with Food Link: reduce food waste and hunger in the Arlington area

  with FOOD LINK INC
  Food Link108 Summer StArlington, MA 02474
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Food Link is a volunteer-based food rescue organization in Arlington, MA. We are looking for people who are interested in volunteering with our food rescue operations and who want to make a difference in the community by reducing food waste and helping to provide healthy food to people in need. This addresses the impacts of Covid-19 by trying to help reduce the increased food insecurity. Primarily, we seek volunteers to help with the collection and distribution of donated food. Volunteers work in groups to collect food from grocery stores, sort the food and then deliver it to social services agencies in the area. We also have shifts that involve picking up and delivering food to various locations and shifts at our building in Arlington sorting and packing food. Food Link operates seven days a week and there are several shifts available in the morning, afternoon, and evening depending on the day. Let us know you are interested and our volunteer coordinator will get back to you with next steps.

  Date Posted: November 21, 2023

• Blood Drive Donor Ambassadors needed in Norfolk County

  with NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
  Multiple LocationsDedham, MA 02026
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Norfolk County RSVP seeks your help with the great need to collect blood and blood supplies in Norfolk County during COVID-19. Looking for volunteers to do one minimum 4-5 hour shift per month, with safety precautions in place at area Blood Drive locations. Blood Drive Donor Ambassadors - Responsibilities: Welcoming and greeting donors at local blood drives, assist with donor sign in and intake and/or assisting donors in the Hospitality area. Ensure that donors have all relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately. Model positive customer service to Red Cross blood donors and the community. Be available and punctual to the assigned volunteer schedule Time Commitment: Minimum 1 shift/month. Blood drives are scheduled weekdays during morning and afternoon hours to 7:00pm. NO WEEKEND SHIFTS AVAILABLE Qualifications: Good customer service and communication skills Ability to display professionalism and communicate with diverse populations. Ability to read and speak English in an understandable manner. Ability to represent the Red Cross to blood donors and support the Red Cross mission. Comfortable with using technology. Development Opp: Gain valuable training/experience while providing an invaluable service to the community Network with people from your community Develop customer service skills that can last a lifetime Training: Orientation to the American Red Cross Donor Ambassador Training

  Date Posted: November 20, 2023

• Regional Board Members Wanted! Boston Area

  with Easterseals Massachusetts
  89 South StreetBoston, MA 02130
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Easterseals Massachusetts JOB DESCRIPTION - Volunteer Regional Board Member, Boston Massachusetts The regional board of directors is a volunteer group of successful, socially conscious, and motivated professionals in the Boston Massachusetts area who are committed to supporting the mission of Easterseals Massachusetts. Easterseals MA provides exceptional programs and services to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play. Responsibilities Include: Understand the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs, and inform others about Easterseals Massachusetts. Help to enhance Easterseals MA’s public profile and network within the Boston MA and business communities. Attendance and participation at regional board meetings- approximately every six weeks. Support the organization financially either through donations and/or through helping with fundraising activities. Creation/implementation of one professional networking event in Boston Massachusetts area. Serve on at least one event sub-committee and attendance to their weeknight meetings. Aide in making connections between the organization and your personal network to promote and grow Easterseals MA services in Boston Massachusetts. Actively recruit, orient, and train new board members. Board Members Are: Community-minded Willing to invest time for meeting schedules Interested in the priorities and mission of the organization Solutions-oriented Well-connected to area businesses or willing to "cold-call" businesses to achieve marketing and event sponsorship goals Willing and able to commit to a two-year board term Desired Skills and Experience: This position requires the following skills: Fundraising, Volunteer Coordination, Community Outreach, Solicitation, Marketing, Networking, and Relationship Building

  Date Posted: November 20, 2023

• Boston Fight for Air Climb - One Boston Place

  with American Lung Association NEMA
  201 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02201
  Sat, March 9, 2024 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM

  Come join in the fun at the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb at One Boston Place on Saturday, March 9, 2024. We are looking for volunteers for various tasks including stairwell monitors/cheerleaders, greeters, rest stops. Hours can be anywhere between 7:00am - 1.30 pm depending on task. Please contact Judy Deane at Judy.Deane@lung.org.

  Date Posted: November 20, 2023

• Women, don't just be sad about Child Abuse, do something about it right NOW!!!

  with Chicktime
  Locations across America: Corporate Office200 S. 10th St. suite 1700McAllenMcAllen, TX 78501
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Please note~ This is not a volunteer opportunity. Chicktime is a movement of women setting up networks or volunteer chapters all across America who are taking their place. Visit our website and click on the Established Chapter Menu to find out if we have a chapter in your area to serve and if we do sign up to get information about that chapter. http://www.chicktime.com/established-chapters/ FREE GIFT: http://www.chicktime.com/wp-content/uploads/Chicktime-Book-FREE-Gift.pdf We find it unacceptable to sit by and do nothing as the children in our local communities are repeatedly abused and neglected day after day. Our role is simple. We tangibly love these children of abuse. They are easy to find. There are children's homes in every community across our nation... filled with children RIGHT NOW who are hurting and alone. We must go to them. Love on them. And let them know they are precious and they matter. Visit chicktime.com to find a chapter in your area. If one does not exist, setting up a new chapter is easy and we are here to help you. To get started read through our short book to learn next steps. We welcome you to download a free copy: http://www.chicktime.com/wp-content/uploads/Chicktime-Book-FREE-Gift.pdf We are here to help you follow your dreams and take the plunge. We encourage you to organize a chapter if one does not exist in your area. You will experience joy you never in a million years dreamed even existed. Go to Chicktime.com and click on established chapter to see you there is an active chapter in your area.

  Date Posted: November 18, 2023

• volunteer Drivers for Transportation to Boston Medical Appointments

  with Newton at Home
  Waltham StreetNewton, MA 02465
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  VOLUNTEER DRIVERS FOR TRANSPORTATION TO BOSTON MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS Newton at Home is a membership based non-profit organization that provides volunteer services to help seniors stay in their homes as they age. We have active members who no longer drive. We are looking for volunteers to provide our members with transportation to medical appointments in the Boston area. Can you help them with this important necessity. You would have flexibility in terms of your schedule and drive only when you can and when it is convenient for you. You will be rewarded by meeting some of the most remarkable Newton residents while you perform a vital service to Newton seniors. Please contact Maureen Grannon, 617-795-2560 or director@newtonathome.or

  Date Posted: November 17, 2023

• Drive a senior - make a friend!

  with Newton at Home
  206 Waltham StreetWest Newton, MA 02465
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Newton at Home members want to get out and about particularly after a year of covid19 restrictions. Drive a member to the movies, to the grocery store, to a doctor's appointment or to the airport. Your work as a volunteer driver makes a huge difference in the quality of life for the older adults who live near you.

  Date Posted: November 17, 2023

• Thinking about a career in healthcare? Gain experience with medical escorts!

  with FriendshipWorks
  105 Chauncy StreetBostonBoston, MA 02111
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are looking for volunteers to help escort older to their medical appointments. As a volunteer, you provide a friendly face and conversation, and may provide a little added physical support. Many of our volunteers have found the experience extremely valuable before nursing/medical school or future careers in healthcare. We are looking for both English and Spanish speaking volunteers to assist elders throughout Boston and Brookline! To volunteer: please complete a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html. Also visit our website to learn more: www.fw4elders.org Medical Escorts: A "door-through-door" service where volunteers accompany elders to medical appointments, providing personalized support before, during, and after the visit. No car or driving necessary but escorts happen weekdays during business hours. We ask for a 6-12 month commitment, although you can choose which escorts fit your schedule. FriendshipWorks was founded 35 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging. Help us make matches that create connections, lead to friendships, and reduce isolation, one elder at a time. In turn, you are rewarded with rich one-on-one relationships. The beauty is in both the giving and receiving at FriendshipWorks.

  Date Posted: November 16, 2023

• BAMSI Brown Bag Food Program

  with BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc.)
  1315 Main StreetBrockton, MA 02301
  Thu, December 21, 2023 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  The BAMSI Brown Bag Program will take place on Thursday, December 21st, at our indoor location: Teen Challenge, 1315 Main Street, Brockton, in the Multi-Purpose Auditorium! Now more than ever, we need your help! If you can join us, even for an hour, your help would be appreciated! We welcome staff, persons served, and family/community members. Please feel free to share the link to sign up! Sign-Up Here: https://bamsi.info/brownbag

  Date Posted: November 16, 2023

• Visit with older adults in Roslindale!

  with FriendshipWorks
  105 Chauncy StreetBostonBoston, MA 02111
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are currently looking for volunteers who live in, or are willing to travel to, Roslindale for weekly visits with older adults (both male and female older adults are waiting!). To volunteer: please complete a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html. This opportunity is in-person. The commitment is generally once a week for a period of at least 9-12 months (day and time flexible). Friendly visiting matches go for walk, run errands, share a cup of tea or coffee, or share stories. Over time, both people grow and learn from each other, often becoming great friends. FriendshipWorks was founded 35 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging. Help us make matches that create connections, lead to friendships, and reduce isolation, one elder at a time. In turn, you are rewarded with rich one-on-one relationships. The beauty is in both the giving and receiving at FriendshipWorks. To learn more, visit www.fw4elders.org

  Date Posted: November 16, 2023

• We need Spanish speakers to help with medical escorts!

  with FriendshipWorks
  105 Chauncy Street8th FloorBostonBoston, MA 02111
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Do you speak Spanish? We are currently looking for volunteers who speaks Spanish who are interested in assisting elders with Medical Escorts. Many older adults have delayed non-emergency medical care due to COVID-19 and now need to resume going to the doctor. This volunteer work is in person. Volunteers should have morning or mid-day availability during the week (Mon-Fri). Most of our elders live in Boston neighborhoods such as Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Roxbury, Dorchester, or Hyde Park. To volunteer: please complete a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html Volunteers must be 18+. FriendshipWorks was founded 35 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging. Help us make matches that create connections, lead to friendships, and reduce isolation, one elder at a time. In turn, you are rewarded with rich one-on-one relationships. The beauty is in both the giving and receiving at FriendshipWorks.

  Date Posted: November 16, 2023

• Veteran to Veteran Volunteer

  with All Care Hospice
  Lynn, MA 01901
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Veteran to veteran - volunteers are paired with veterans who are on hospice . A veteran can provide critical support, compassion and companionship . * Assist veterans in reminiscing and sharing their military experiences * Take part in pinning ceremonies, present military certificates * Provide respite for caregivers Veteran volunteers have the unique ability to connect and relate with veteran patients during end of life. Visits would be at their homes, assisted living facilities or skilled nursing centers in the North Shore.

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Bilingual Hospice Volunteers Needed: Change a Life with Only an Hour a Week

  with All Care Hospice
  North Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater BostonNorth Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston, MA 01901
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  All Care Hospice is seeking caring Bilingual individuals to companion our hospice patients. Opportunities are available close to home. Support may include conversation, listening, reading aloud, reminiscing, or holding a hand. All Care Hospice volunteers are an important part of the care team and receive a comprehensive training along with ongoing support.

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Warm Hands Warm Hearts Winter Apparel Drive - Virtual Opportunity

  with Friends of Boston's Homeless
  At work, school, place of worship or even homeBoston, MA 02110
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  This is a great virtual opportunity too. As another harsh Boston winter approaches, our neighbors struggling with homelessness are especially at risk. You can help reduce the danger to those on the streets through our Warm Hands Warm Hearts Winter Apparel Drive. By participating in Warm Hands Warm Hearts you will not only help keep our community's most vulnerable citizens warm, safe and healthy this winter, but you will also help maintain their dignity and comfort during this most difficult time of year. To participate, all you need to do is donate at least one brand-new (or very gently used) winter hat, scarf, pair of gloves, mittens or pair of socks. It's a simple and inexpensive way to make a lasting impact for the homeless women and men in our community. To get started, just download this flyer here and share with those you'd like to participate: https://fobh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Warm-Hands-Warm-Hearts-Flyer-2023.pdf You can drop off 24/7 at the Woods Mullen Women's Shelter, 794 Albany Street, right in the South End. You can also box them up and mail them, or place orders online, and have them sent to Attn: Dwayne Brown, Southampton Shelter, 112 Southampton Street, Boston, MA 02118. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF AT 12 WISE STREET. Keep our community housing programs residents healthy, we continue working remotely and there is no place to leave packages if we aren't there. Thank you! Friends of Boston's Homeless supports Boston's Woods Mullen Women's Shelter and Southampton Men's Shelter (formerly Long Island Shelter). These shelters serve over 800 of our vulnerable neighbors experiencing homelessness every day (about 70% of those served are men and 30% women). The shelters provide safe dignified care and basic emergency services including, a nutritious meal, hot shower, clean bed as well as clothing and toiletries to each and every person in need. For more information on Friends of Boston's Homeless visit www.fobh.org or contact Mariann Bucina Roca at mariannbucina@fobh.org

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Operation Sock Drop - Virtual Opportunity

  with Friends of Boston's Homeless
  At your work, school, club, or w/ friends & familyBoston, MA 02110
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  This is a great Virtual Opportunity too. Fresh, clean socks (and underwear!) are vital for people's health, warmth, comfort, and dignity and the least donated item to people in greatest need. By participating in Operation Sock Drop you not only help keep our community's most vulnerable neighbors safe and healthy, but you will also help maintain their dignity and comfort during this most difficult time in their lives. The shelters we support give out over 8,000 pairs/year so we are always in great need! You can organize a drive with your co-workers, classmates, colleagues or even with friends, family and neighbors. It's an easy and inexpensive way to make a big impact on the comfort, health, safety and dignity of our community's homeless. To get started, just download this flyer and share with everyone you'd like to participate: https://fobh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sock-Drop-Flyer-2023.pdf You can drop off 24/7 at the Woods Mullen Women's Shelter, 794 Albany Street, right in the South End. You can also box them up and mail them, or place orders online, and have them sent to Attn: Dwayne Brown, Southampton Shelter, 112 Southampton Street, Boston, MA 02118. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF AT 12 WISE STREET. Keep our community housing programs residents healthy, we continue working remotely and there is no place to leave packages if we aren't there. Thank you! Friends of Boston's Homeless supports Boston's Woods Mullen Women's Shelter and Southampton Men's Shelter (formerly Long Island Shelter). These shelters serve over 800 of our vulnerable neighbors experiencing homelessness every day (about 70% of those served are men and 30% women). The shelters provide safe dignified care and basic emergency services including, a nutritious meal, hot shower, clean bed as well as clothing and toiletries to each and every person in need. For more information on Friends of Boston's Homeless and Operation Sock Drop, please visit our website, www.fobh.org or contact Mariann Bucina Roca at (617) 942-8671/mariannbucina@fobh.org.

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Share your time and companion someone close to home

  with All Care Hospice
  North Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater BostonNorth Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston, MA 01902
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Each volunteer opportunity is unique and varies depending on the needs of the patient and family as well as the volunteer’s availability and interests. Patient care may include providing companionship through conversation, reading aloud, reminiscing, watching movies or television, or holding a hand. Other duties help alleviate stress for the caregiver such as running errands like grocery shopping and trips to the pharmacy, light housekeeping or meal preparation.

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Volunteer to Get Farm-Fresh Food to Families!

  with Boston Area Gleaners, Inc.
  Acton, MA 01720
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Join us in supporting a supply chain from farms to families in Massachusetts! We organize volunteer projects to harvest, sort, and pack fresh produce from local farms for distribution to families facing food insecurity. No experience is necessary-only a willingness and ability to lend a hand in physical, active work. All volunteers are trained on each trip. All volunteer activities have strict healthy and safety protocols. To Register: Visit our website (www.bostonareagleaners.org) and click "Get Involved," then follow the links to register. Once you registered your name, we will email you whenever there are volunteer opportunities. You can check our upcoming projects via the Volunteer page on our website, and can sign up for any project that fits your schedule. Volunteer projects may take place at the Gleaners' headquarters at Stonefield Farm (91 Martin St. in Acton) or at partner farms throughout Eastern Massachusetts. We may be harvesting, sorting produce, or packing food boxes for distribution. B e sure to register on our website to stay in the loop about goings-on!

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Mentor a youth with a disability

  with Partners for Youth with Disabilities
  BostonBoston, MA 02145
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  (This program has gone virtual due to Covid-19, but will return to in-person mentoring once it is safe to do so.) We are looking for caring adults to serve as mentors for young people ages 6-24 with disabilities. Our goal in our one-to-one mentoring program, is to empower young people with disabilities to meet their full potential by matching them with a caring adult mentor, who serves as a role model and a friend. The relationship formed between the mentor and mentee has proven invaluable in improving the social and intellectual development and independence of youth and the experience is equally rewarding to the mentors! Initially, our matches are expected to commit to one year, and meet in person for at least 4 to 6 hours a month, and are in touch on a weekly basis by phone or email. Please note, in light of COVID-19, the in person requirement is currently waived and all programming is virtual until further notice. At this moment we have about 60 young people waiting to be paired with mentors. This is a one-of-a-kind volunteer mentoring opportunity and we hope to welcome you as a mentor!

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Food Pantry, Mobile Market, Grocery Delivery & Evening Meals

  with BREAD OF LIFE
  54 Eastern AvenueMalden, MA 02148
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Bread of Life is seeking to maintain a balance between keeping staff, volunteers and patrons safe from COVID-19 virus exposure, while also getting food to our most vulnerable neighbors. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Malden Food Pantry Volunteers needed at Bread of Life, 54 Eastern Ave, Malden: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12-5 pm, especially needed Tuesdays 12:30-2 pm to unload truck and Tuesdays 2-4 pm to shelve food. Volunteers can come for the whole time or just a couple hours. No need to contact us beforehand, just show up. Volunteers needed to help clean, unload truck/van, stock shelves, prepare and assemble food bags. On Wednesday and Friday, food pantry distribution days, volunteers can also help distribute grocery bags, monitor the line, restock, etc. Email McKay at: McKay.Russo@breadoflifemalden.org or call 781-475-9070 for more details. Everett Mobile Market Volunteers needed every Thursday in shifts from 8 am to 7 pm: Assemble food bags 8 am - 2:30 pm at 54 Eastern Ave, Malden Load bags onto truck and transport to Lafayette School, 117 Edith St., Everett 2:30 - 3:00 pm Unload truck and set up at Lafayette school 3 - 5 pm Give out groceries 5 - 6 pm Clean up and load truck 6-6:30 pm Unload and shelve food at 54 Eastern Ave Malden 6:30-7 pm We especially need volunteers who speak Portuguese, Haitian Creole, or Spanish. Groups also welcome to volunteer. Email Charlene at: cjuawilson@gmail.org or call 781-268-7172. Grocery Delivery Program Volunteer drivers needed with their own vehicle, or to drive Bread of Life's vehicles (no special license required). Pick up at 54 Eastern Ave in Malden and deliver in "drop-and'go" fashion to senior citizens: Wednesday and Thursday 10:30 am-12 pm and 3:30-6:30 pm Volunteers needed to make grocery orders at 54 Eastern Ave: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12 - 5 pm Email Tyrone at: delivery@breadoflifemalden.org or call 857-888-3452. Evening Meals Volunteers needed to help prepare and package meals for take-out distribution only (no congregate dining): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3:30-7 pm First Baptist Church, Corner of Main & Salem Streets, Malden, MA. Donations of prepared foods also needed Tuesday through Friday. We distribute 80 - 140 meals per night, but family-size quantities of entrees or side dishes are welcome. Suggestions: pasta salad, lasagna, pasta with meat sauce or meatballs, shepherd's pie, mac & cheese with ham or hot dogs, chicken, ziti & broccoli, scalloped potatoes, fried rice, vegetable stir-fry, baked chicken, etc. To see if help is needed or to donate prepared food: Email Maria.Tiro@breadoflifemalden.org or text her at 781-548-9848 or Email John.Robillard@breadoflifemalden.org or text him at 781-854-6337.

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Create Housewarming Baskets for Newly Housed People! - Virtual Opportunity

  with Friends of Boston's Homeless
  At your work, school or even homeBoston, MA 02110
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Just imagine if you didn’t have a safe place to call home. You can help our extremely vulnerable neighbors move out of crowded shelters and unsafe outdoor spaces into safe, dignified housing and live hopeful, peaceful futures in our community. In fact, Friends of Boston's Homeless has been helping over 30 people each month move into a stable home of their own. They all need a little help getting set up in their new apartments. The Housewarming Baskets you make help people who struggle on our streets and in crowded shelters feel that same happiness and sense of security as they move into their new place and get started in their new futures in our community by providing some of the essential items we all need when we move into a home of our own. By assembling and donating Housewarming Baskets, you'll be an important part of welcoming people into their new homes where they'll finally find the stability and serenity we all need. This is a meaningful and fun opportunity you can do on your own or with friends and family, co-workers and colleagues. It’s as simple as assembling new (not used) items like cleaning supplies, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, a set of sheets or towels, in a basket to be given as a housewarming gift to someone about to move into a place of their own - many for the first time in their lives. And please include a welcome note, they mean a lot to the people who receive them. You can also make this a fun Zoom by getting together with your co-workers, colleagues, friends and/or family and each person makes their own basket. You can create as many baskets as you'd like! You can drop off 24/7 at the Woods Mullen Women's Shelter, 794 Albany Street, right in the South End. You can also box them up and mail them, or place orders online, and have them sent to Attn: Dwayne Brown, Southampton Shelter, 112 Southampton Street, Boston, MA 02118. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF AT 12 WISE STREET. Keep our community housing programs residents healthy, we continue working remotely and there is no place to leave packages if we aren't there. Thank you! We expect to help at least 550 more people move beyond homelessness into homes of their own this year and they'll all need a little help getting started. The baskets you make will be a big part of this! No matter what you choose, your gifts will transform someone's new apartment into a warm, welcoming home. To get started, just download this flyer and share with everyone you'd like to participate: https://fobh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Housewarming-Baskets-Flyer-2023.pdf

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Make Independence A Reality - Become a Senior Companion

  with Age Strong - Boston RSVP & SCP
  Age Strong CommissionBoston City Hall, Room 271One City Hall PlazaBoston, MA 02201
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  AmeriCorps Senior Companions (Must be 55+) offer one-on-one services to those who have difficulty completing everyday tasks. They can assist with: grocery shopping and paying bills transportation to medical appointments alerting doctors and family members to potential health problems, and Companionship in the home Senior Companions can also provide short periods of relief to primary caregivers. Because of this program, thousands of residents can live with dignity in their own homes. For their service, Senior Companions receive a $4.00 an hour (tax-free) stipend and reimbursement for: transportation some meals, and accident and liability insurance during service. *Must be a Boston resident*

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Let's help our Older Adults get access to food!

  with Age Strong - Boston RSVP & SCP
  Age Strong Commission (RSVP)Boston City Hall, Room 271One City Hall PlazaBoston, MA 02201
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Become an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Food Delivery Volunteer today! (Must be 55+) Local Impact by making deliveries to homebound or frail older adults. We offer reimbursement for some out-of-pocket expenses, ongoing training and support, access to events in the City of Boston, and an invitation to the annual volunteer recognition event. This is a great opportunity to help drive local impact to our community in Boston, Massachusetts. Be a part of the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP team and make a difference today! We need you; our older adults need you, let's make new connections and help people in need! To Qualify: Complete and pass a CORI Check 55 +Years or older Have a Valid ID and reliable vehicle. Call (617) 635-4374 to sign up!

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• FSPP Communications and Outreach Co-Chair

  with Friends of Spy Pond Park
  40 Pond LaneArlington, MA 02474
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Communications and Outreach Co-Chair: Sign up for and attend Arlington Town events and festivals, solicit and schedule helpers for the booth/table, set up and sign people in on Workdays April through October, distribute information at the FSPP booth to familiarize citizens with the Friends of Spy Pond Park and Spy Pond, discuss their needs and benefits with passers-by, sell t-shirts, distribute Spy and Spy Pond stickers and brochures and accept memberships, write a short article for the FSPP Newsletter about the FSPP experience at Town Day, Feast of the East, or other outreach opportunities Assist in designing a FSPP display board for use at the above events, schedule and erect a display at the Robbins Library, every other year, or more, if possible. Solicit articles and photos for three newsletters/year from knowledgeable and willing friends and neighbors of Spy Pond Park approximately three weeks before the deadline announced at a prior FSPP meeting, send collected information to the President for editing and sending content for layout. Have desired number of newsletters printed, distribute and maintain a supply of newsletters and brochures at the Arlington libraries and in plastic display cases attached to park bulletin boards. Attend virtual meetings of the Friends of Spy Pond Park Board and Committees every other month Social distancing and masking guidelines followed according to Town of Arlington at in person events indoors and outdoors

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Collect Boxes for Food Distribution!

  with Boston Area Gleaners, Inc.
  91 Martin StreetActon, MA 01720
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Help support a supply chain from farms to families in MA by collecting and donating boxes! This is an independent volunteer opportunity that requires a vehicle. We rely on banana boxes to store and distribute farm-fresh produce to communities facing food insecurity. You can help by calling up your local grocery or pantry to arrange a pickup of boxes to donate. Anywhere that sells bananas will typically have some stock of leftover boxes. Then, you can load up your vehicle with boxes and drop them off at our drop-off site in Acton--the front greenhouse at 91 Martin Street--at any time of day. Just be sure to log your donation on our sign-in sheet. We'll keep a running total of your donations and will be in touch to give you merch (stickers, tote bags, shirts) in recognition of your efforts! Visit bostonareagleaners.org/boxes to learn more.

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Helping Elders is Awesome!

  with ElderHelpers.org
  Boston, MA 02108
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Have some time and compassion to spare? Join ElderHelpers.org We put you in touch with elders in need of care who don't require special skills, just good-hearted people. Help Elders with activities that you enjoy on a schedule that works best for you! What to Expect? By sharing a little about yourself on our website, you're saying that you're ready, willing, and standing by. Your profile will be searchable on our site, and you will be contacted by a family as needs arise in your community! Get started by applying today at ElderHelpers.org

  Date Posted: November 15, 2023

• Public Relations/ Marketing (Intern Welcomed)

  with Mothers Helping Mothers Inc
  12 Irving StreetSuite 204BFramingham, MA 01702
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  About Responsibilities include: Public Relations * Building and maintaining media lists * Drafting and editing copy for press releases, newsletters and media materials * Securing print and online coverage for clients through targeted media outreach * Writing media backgrounder documents for clients prior to briefings * Reviewing incoming HAROs and Google Alerts * Tracking all press coverage, clipping press hits and creating monthly press hit reports Social Media * Drafting and posting Facebook posts and tweets on behalf oMothers Helping Mothers Inc Media Group and its clients * Writing and editing blog posts and website articles * Developing online contests and promoting them via social media Marketing * Maintaining events/awards/speaking engagement calendars for clients * Researching industry trends and staying up-to-date on current events * Drafting web copy, brochures and other marketing materials * Contributing toward strategic positioning and messaging documents

  Date Posted: November 14, 2023

• CPA with nonprofit experienced needed for childrens 501C3 Board of Directors position

  with Children Across America
  23 Pine StMilford, MA 01757
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Children Across America, a 501c3 children's educational non profit located in Milford, MA, is in need of a Certified Public Accountant to join our Board of Directors. We especially need someone with quickbooks for nonprofits experience. We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping underserved children and has experience in finance. Children Across America provides free Mass. Health signups and educational(STEM) programming and much more to America's under served children, primarily minority and immigrant. The Milford office deals with residents of Milford and the surrounding towns of Blackstone Valley. We have recently expanded to Avon/Brockton and looking at Dorchester next. We are looking for people who live in the area we serve. We are an all volunteer organization. If you have a desire to help every child get the education and medical resources they need to succeed in life, we would like to talk to you. Our number is 508-933-8915 or email us at volunteers@childrenacrossamerica.org. Check out our website at www.childrenacrossamerica.org for more information. Children Across America - A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks.

  Date Posted: November 13, 2023

• Volunteers for Girls Love to Code Club on Saturdays

  with Children Across America
  9c Medway RoadSTE 208Milford, MA 01757
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Children Across America, a 501c3 non profit located in Milford, MA, needs volunteers to help our young kids basic coding and robotics. Primarily but not exclusively for young girls, our kid's average age is 4-6. Most are first generation Americans and minorities from families on some form of government assistance.We already have the curriculum but we invite your input. Children Across America provides educational programming(STEM and STREAM) and preventative healthcare to America's under served children. The Milford office deals with residents of Milford and the surrounding towns of Blackstone Valley although we will never turn a child away no matter where they live. It is a 100% volunteer organization and all of our services are provided free of charge. Our newest location is in Avon/Brockton, we are looking to Dorchester in 2023. This is a critical position for our kids, they are all extremely poor and all this money goes towards the free programs we provide. You will establish our presence in your community. You will have the full support of our team. Please watch the video on our front page before applying @ www,childrenacrossamerica.org Call us @ 508-933-8915 or you can email us at info@childrenacrossamerica.org. Check out our website at www.childrenacrossamerica.org for more information.

  Date Posted: November 13, 2023

• Annual Gala committee members needed for childrens nonprofit

  with Children Across America
  23 Pine StMilfordMilford, MA 01757
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Since 2007, Children Across America and our volunteers have been dedicated to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all the children we serve. That commitment has led us to the incredibly difficult choice to cancel our 2020 live fundraising event calendar, due to COVID-19. Despite this global setback, we will continue to offer our free programs to the children in our community. At our core, reading comprehension and technology competencies are the focus of our programs. Donations from these fundraising events provide the supplies our children need to succeed. Are you passionate about helping underpriviledged children get the best education and preventative healthcare possible? Put you skill set to work and help us give every child the tools they need to be the best they can be! Do you have experiences organizing elegant events and parties? Children Across America is currently seeking volunteer committee members to help us put on our annual gala. We need people who are leaders and can think outside the box. This is our featured event of the year and our biggest fundraiser. Children Across America is a 501C3 children's nonprofit providing free educational programs focusing on literacy and STEM to children in need and whose families cannot afford them. We have STREAM Clubs, homework clubs, book clubs, reading groups, tutoring, anti bullying and self esteem building classes, we sign children up for Mass Health and SNAP. We are a 100% volunteer organization. Students welcome, we can also do unpaid internships or you can get your public service credits working with us. We are a Presidential Volunteer Service Award organization, anyone who puts in a minimum of 100 hours will be submitted for this award, A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks! Retired, semi retired, mothers, housewives, students, teachers we need you too. Company groups are always welcome. Give some of your time and skills to help needy children in your community. Without money, it's just a good idea! Please call us at 508-933-8915 or check out our website www.childrenacrossamerica.org and follow us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/childrenacrossamerica/.

  Date Posted: November 13, 2023

• Beverly Volunteers: Kids w/ chronic illnesses in want to learn hobbies from you!!

  with CoachArt
  4 McPherson DriveBeverly, MA 01915
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  CoachArt matches kids impacted by chronic illness with volunteers who work with them 1-on-1 to teach them an art or athletic activity. We have students that want to learn Painting, Drawing, Arts and Crafts, Animation, Baseball, Martial Arts, Tennis, Golf, Fitness, Film Making, Baking, Digital Media, Science, Engineerg, Gaming, and Coding! Lessons are 1 hour, meet once per week, for four weeks. You can meet over zoom, or in-person based on your preference!

  Date Posted: November 13, 2023

• Serve your community from your home with The Birthday Giving Program - Cambridge, MA

  with BIRTHDAY GIVING PROGRAM
  The Cambridge AreaCambridge, MA 02139
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Opening a birthday giving chapter is easy, fun, and a great way to give back to the community! Here's how it works: 1. We schedule a video call with you to explain how the process works. 2. Our first choice is to find a Salvation Army location (or another organization that is willing to pick up the birthday bags from your house) that is geographically close to where you live. 3. We contact the Salvation Army (or another organization that is willing to pick up the birthday bags from your house) and explain The Birthday Giving Program's mission. This organization should be able to pick up the birthday bags from your house. 4. You order the birthday bag supplies off of Amazon or another online store and have the gifts shipped to your house. Each birthday bag costs between $5 and $10, depending on how many gifts you decide to put in the bag. Your goal is to provide 10 birthday bags to the organization each month. Each birthday bag includes the same gift items, which will go to kids of a specific age group! 5. Once you have packed the birthday bags, you contact the organization and they pick up the birthday bags from your house! If you are interested in serving the senior citizen or veterans division let us know and we can find an organization to connect you with!

  Date Posted: November 12, 2023

• Consider Becoming a Literacy Volunteer by Coming to an Information Session

  with Literacy Volunteers of MA/Quincy
  Quincy, MA 02169
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Volunteers Needed. Help an adult learn to read. Literacy Volunteers-Quincy needs volunteer tutors for one-on-one instruction to adults in basic reading and writing. Attend one of the orientation sessions below to find out more: When: Monday, December 4th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm or Monday, December 11th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm or Thursday, January 4th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Where: On Zoom If you have any questions, please call (617)376-1314 or email us at quliteracy@ocln.org. You can learn more about the program on our website: https://thomascranelibrary.org/become-a-literacy-volunteer/

  Date Posted: November 9, 2023

• Pack and Deliver Food For Food-insecure Families in MA

  with FOOD FOR FREE
  59 Inner Belt RoadSomerville, MA 02143
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Opportunity: Assemble and deliver grocery boxes for food-insecure families in Greater Boston! Volunteers will assemble boxes with fresh produce, grains, and other healthy grocery items. They also deliver these boxes to For the packing shifts, you must be available Monday (11-1:30 pm), Tuesday, or Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am or 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. This is an INDOOR, IN-PERSON volunteer opportunity. For the driving shifts, you must be available Friday, Saturday or Sunday 11 am to 1 pm. This is an outdoor opportunity and may require a drivers license and a car.

  Date Posted: November 7, 2023

• Volunteer Food Rescue Kitchen in Kendall Square

  with FOOD FOR FREE
  225 Binney StreetCambridge, MA 02142
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  What you will do: You will work to assemble tasteful healthy meals from the rescued food donation into individual meal trays. Fill out an application on www.foodforfree.org/volunteer, then sign up for a shift here- https://foodforfree.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=60576 Food For Free’s Heat-N-Eats Program uses rescued food from area university and corporate dining halls and repackages it into balanced, healthy meals, each comprised of protein, starch, and vegetables. The very same mixed vegetables, brown rice, salmon, lasagna or chicken that would have gone to compost are instead flash frozen, split up, and sealed into microwaveable trays. The frozen meals are then distributed by Food For Free to various partner agencies with an emphasis on educational institutions (ie. community colleges, schools, and service agencies). Our volunteer meal packers are the lifeline of the Heat-N-Eats program!

  Date Posted: November 7, 2023

• Volunteer Drivers- Food For Free

  with FOOD FOR FREE
  59 Inner Belt RoadSomerville, MA 02143
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Drivers needed urgently to deliver repurposed meals to Newton Food Pantry on Wednesdays and Brigham Women's Hospital Community Center, JP. Please register at www.foodforfree.org/volunteer or email volunteers@foodforfree.org. We also need packers on Thursdays (3-5pm, 5;30-7:30pm) and Fridays (9-11:30am) Heat-n-Eats began in 2016 and re-purposes prepared foods into accessible, single-serving meals for people with limited access to kitchens. Meals are created from prepared food rescued from the local university and corporate dining halls, and each single-serve meal includes vegetables, protein, and starch. These tasty and nutritious meals are distributed to individuals and families through partnerships with community colleges, schools, and various types of service agencies. In addition to registering on VolunteerMatch, you will be required to register on our website and attend a 15 mins orientation call.

  Date Posted: November 7, 2023

• Board Member

  with MULTI-SERVICE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC
  1320 Centre StreetNewton, MA 02459
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about MEDA’s vision, and is willing to commit time, effort, and resources to MEDA's mission. Prior board experience is helpful, but is not a requirement. Candidates should be passionate for MEDA's cause and possess qualities of dedication, integrity, honesty, and collegiality in stewarding the organization towards a common goal. MEDA is seeking candidates with proficiency in the following areas: (i) Marketing - print and digital (ii) Finance (iii) Fundraising - both individual and corporate giving To apply for board membership, please contact Kirsten Meisterling, MEDA’s Head of Board Affairs, at kfmeiste@gmail.com or MEDA's Board Chair at lbernstein@medainc.org 1320 Centre Street, Suite 101, Newton, MA 02459 phone: (617) 558-1881 office@medainc.org www.medainc.org All meetings will be held virtually until otherwise notified.

  Date Posted: November 2, 2023

• Be a Reading Mentor with Read to a Child in Boston's Metro West!

  with Read to a Child
  Framingham, MA 01702
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  In person lunchtime volunteer opportunities in Waltham & Framingham, MA! WALTHAM Stanley Elementary - Monday, Tuesday, OR Thursday/Whittemore Elementary - Friday FRAMINGHAM Harmony Grove Elementary - Tuesday OR Wednesday/Brophy Elementary - Wednesday OR Friday Read Aloud Mentoring Program In Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program, an adult is partnered one-on-one with a student attending one of our partner elementary schools for a rewarding, weekly read aloud experience. The relationship typically lasts for the entire school year and often extends for multiple years through the end of fourth grade. Reading pairs are supported by an on-site Program Coordinator, employed by Read to a Child, and are provided access to a wide selection of appropriate books to read. Most recently, Read to a Child has added a virtual component to the program, enabling mentors and children to connect online via Zoom. The simple act of reading aloud to a child once a week, over time, can have a profound impact on the child’s future. The Read Aloud Mentoring Program also offers the adult a convenient, joyful, and meaningful way to give back. Why Read to a Child? Read to a Child’s model is based on the premise that a love of reading is a driver of opportunity for children throughout their lifetime. A caring connection with a reading mentor helps to facilitate the attention, engagement, and confidence that all children need to thrive. Reading aloud is known to be the single most powerful way to promote strong reading skills in children. According to the landmark 1985 report Becoming a Nation of Readers, "Reading aloud is the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading." According to a study by Berk L.E. of Pearson Education, Inc. (2009), "When adults read to children, discussing story content, asking open-ended questions about story events, explaining the meaning of words, and pointing out features of print, they promote increased language development, comprehension of story content, knowledge of story structure, and a better understanding of language - all of which lead to literacy success." Who Do We Serve? Read to a Child serves grade K-4 students at Title 1 elementary schools. Read to Child’s current school partners consist of, on average, 79% low income as well as 47% Latino/a, 36% Black, and 3% AAPI students. Diversity Statement Read to a Child is committed to providing resources to children most impacted by systemic inequalities. We have faith in our students’ ability to thrive and choose to focus on their strengths rather than the barriers they face. We are motivated to continuously act on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among reading mentors, staff, and board members so as to best reflect and support the students we serve.

  Date Posted: October 27, 2023

• Become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor for Adults

  with Literacy Volunteers of MA at the Stoughton Library
  Stoughton, MA 02072
  Tue, December 5, 2023 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

  If you have the time a desire to help adult learners improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening, we have an opportunity for you! If you have a high school diploma, are sensitive to the struggles of adult learners and able to speak English clearly, please contact us. Volunteer Tutors will be trained and all supporting materials will be provided. Commitment: One orientation session and 18 hours of Training in-person or 18 hours of training. Meet with your student 2 hours per week for a year.

  Date Posted: October 25, 2023

• Brighton-Allston Community Suppers

  with Allston-Brighton Food Pantry
  404 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02135
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The Allston-Brighton Food Pantry hosts a community supper every Wednesday for anyone in the community to receive a hot meal and rescue groceries-- no questions asked. Every Wednesday, we need volunteers to help make food, give out emergency groceries, and clean up. Shifts are available from 10am-7pm. Come whenever you can during that time period.

  Date Posted: October 25, 2023

• Looking for board members who love music! South Shore area.

  with ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
  P.O. Box 259Hingham, MA 02043
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s (https://atlanticsymphony.org/about-aso/) mission is to bring the highest level of symphonic orchestral music to the region through exceptional performances, innovative educational programs, and a commitment to integrating the arts into the life of the community. The ASO also serves to encourage the development of superb orchestral musicians, by providing a wide range of performance opportunities within a challenging but nurturing musical environment. For more information, please visit our website at A tlanticSymphony.org. Organizational Mission: The Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to bring the highest level of symphonic orchestral music to the region through exceptional performances, innovative educational programs, and a commitment to integrating the arts into the life of the community. The ASO also serves to encourage the development of superb orchestral musicians, by providing a wide range of performance opportunities within a challenging but nurturing musical environment. For more information, please visit our website at A tlanticSymphony.org. Position: The board supports the work of Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and provides mission-based leadership, strategic governance, and strategic planning and any needed follow through. While day-to-day operations are led by ASO’s Executive Director, the board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the board is both critical and expected. We are a working board. Specific board member responsibilities include: Leadership, governance, oversight, strategic partnership, and strategy implementation when needed Serving as a trusted advisor to the ED as they develop and implement ASO’s strategic plan Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by ASO for evaluating ASO’s impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings Approving ASO’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the ED Assisting the ED and board president in identifying and recruiting other board members Partnering with the ED and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out Serving on a committee and/or taking on special assignments Representing ASO to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization Ensuring ASO’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities ASO serves Assist in recruiting both potential board members and trustees Fundraising/giving responsibilities: Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Board Members will consider ASO a philanthropic priority. So that ASO can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, ASO expects to have 100% of board members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity, in lieu of a set amount. Board members are also expected to create a personal (non-binding) fundraising plan. Board terms/ participation : Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s board members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. Board meetings are held nine times per year (currently) and committee meetings will be held as determined by the members. Service on ASO’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support and reimbursement of approved expenses incurred for the sake of service. Qualifications: This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership/service, or other qualifications that will contribute to meaningful board service. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing board members. Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector A commitment to and understanding of ASO’s work and beneficiaries, preferably based on experience Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for ensuring the future and sustainability of the ASO

  Date Posted: October 21, 2023

• Volunteer Friendly Visitor

  with Minuteman Senior Services
  Acton, MA 01720
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Join our Social Connections Program and become a friendly visitor and essential shopper for an hour a week. Volunteer Friendly Visitors provide an important "quality of life" service as regular social contact is proven to improve health and wellbeing. Provide company over the phone or in-person in an effort to reduce social isolation for a local senior, and help with essential shopping, too. We provide support and training, and you make a meaningful connection with a senior friend. We are a non-profit agency serving the seniors and their families since 1975 in Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn.

  Date Posted: October 18, 2023

• Help a Neighbor in the Dorchester, MA, area with a Homemade Meal

  with Lasagna Love
  Dorchester, MA 02125
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Lasagna Love is a global movement with thousands of people cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. What we do is simple: we feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our mission is not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness during this time full of uncertainty and stress. Lasagna Love matches neighbors who can provide a meal with a neighbor who needs a little help. You can decide how often you participate - once a month, multiple lasagnas weekly, or somewhere in between. You decide how far you can drive to deliver a meal, and if you can accommodate special diets like vegetarian or gluten free. The Lasagna Love Team does the best to match you with a neighbor in need. We also provide online trainings to help you get started and drop off meals contact free, recipes if you are looking for inspiration, and any other support you need. If you are looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity, or a way for your family to volunteer together to make a meal for a neighbor in need, this is a great opportunity to spread some kindness.

  Date Posted: October 18, 2023

• Help a Neighbor in the Whitman, MA area with a Homemade Meal

  with Lasagna Love
  Whitman, MA 02382
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Lasagna Love is a global movement with thousands of people cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. What we do is simple: we feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our mission is not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness during this time full of uncertainty and stress. Lasagna Love matches neighbors who can provide a meal with a neighbor who needs a little help. You can decide how often you participate - once a month, multiple lasagnas weekly, or somewhere in between. You decide how far you can drive to deliver a meal, and if you can accommodate special diets like vegetarian or gluten free. The Lasagna Love Team does the best to match you with a neighbor in need. We also provide online trainings to help you get started and drop off meals contact free, recipes if you are looking for inspiration, and any other support you need. If you are looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity, or a way for your family to volunteer together to make a meal for a neighbor in need, this is a great opportunity to spread some kindness.

  Date Posted: October 18, 2023

• Help a Neighbor in the Abington, MA area with a Homemade Meal

  with Lasagna Love
  Abington, MA 02351
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Lasagna Love is a global movement with thousands of people cooking and delivering meals to families in their communities. What we do is simple: we feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our mission is not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness during this time full of uncertainty and stress. Lasagna Love matches neighbors who can provide a meal with a neighbor who needs a little help. You can decide how often you participate - once a month, multiple lasagnas weekly, or somewhere in between. You decide how far you can drive to deliver a meal, and if you can accommodate special diets like vegetarian or gluten free. The Lasagna Love Team does the best to match you with a neighbor in need. We also provide online trainings to help you get started and drop off meals contact free, recipes if you are looking for inspiration, and any other support you need. If you are looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity, or a way for your family to volunteer together to make a meal for a neighbor in need, this is a great opportunity to spread some kindness.

  Date Posted: October 18, 2023

• Help Transform hearts and minds

  with World Unity, Inc.
  155 Dartmouth StEastern Bank Community RoomBoston, MA 02116
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  World Unity Inc. has unstoppable local, national and global initiatives promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. The Sun poem was the focus of a TEDx Talk on Oct. 23rd at Jacksonville Fl. It is posted on YouTube: Uncover and Overcome Unconscious Biases Within Sara Ting In 2021 we launched World Unity Inc.'s 5 Minute Leadership Dialogue. On the first day of each month we post an interview with a leader about life questions to enlighten, empower and inspire! Check out interviews that include Chair and CEO of U.S. News and World Report and, Chair and President of Eastern Bank. We are looking for volunteers who resonate with the Sun Poem to:1) Staff our annual diversity and inclusion leadership gala, 2) Promote the Sun Poem through our TED Talk and PSA announcements, 3)Plant the seeds of equality through, "Singing Equality across America and around the World," 4) Look for dynamic leaders for World Unity Inc.'s 5 Minute Leadership Dialogue and 6)Present ideas to promote the Sun Poem. If we don't plant our message now when there's a global outcry to eliminate racism, then when and if our generation does not do it then who will? We need committee members who believe in the power of words and music to transform the heart and mind to join us!

  Date Posted: October 18, 2023

• MAC tech helper

  with Cambridge Neighbors
  545 Concord Ave, Suite 104Cambridge, MA 02138
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Want to connect to others in your community and help at the same time? Our elder members need your expertise with MAC technology! Since the pandemic, they have especially relied on their computers to keep them connected. If you have a degree of expertise with MAC products (We have a couple of PC experts helping), we would love to talk with you! You can volunteer according to your schedule as time allows. Any help would be appreciated!

  Date Posted: October 17, 2023

• Public Benefits Internship at CONNECT!

  with The Neighborhood Developers
  Chelsea, MA 02150
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  CONNECT Intake & Public Benefits Internship The Neighborhood Developers, Inc. (TND) creates vibrant neighborhoods where people from all walks of life can thrive. Focused in Chelsea and Revere, TND has crafted a remarkable track record of success through investments that are conceived, designed, and fostered by neighborhood residents, municipal partners, and many stakeholders. TND brings its core strengths -- building homes, engaging neighbors, and fostering economic mobility -- to community partnerships that create thriving families and strong neighborhoods. TND created and supports the CONNECT Financial Opportunity Center that co-locates and integrates the services of five agencies working together to improve the financial mobility of 4,000 clients annually. Based at the CONNECT office in Chelsea, the Intake & Public Benefits intern will work one-on-one to help families apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps) and make referrals to the WIC program. These public benefits have proven anti-poverty impacts for low income families and provide an important safety net. Each of these public benefits provides clients with a significant increase to their monthly income, but many of CONNECT’s clients are missing out on accessing these benefits due to systemic barriers in the application process, stigma associated with participation in government programs, or lack of awareness of eligibility. The Public Benefits intern will help eliminate barriers to financial stability among CONNECT’s low-income constituency through providing application assistance and case management support throughout the entire application process. The intern will help families to submit applications for benefits, collect required documentation, and navigate the complicated application process. Additional responsibilities include participating in weekly financial capabilities services staff meetings, providing an orientation of other services to clients, completing intake forms, calling the DTA and other customer assistance lines to help resolve client cases, and creating referrals to other services. Other tasks and activities may be added, based on the intern’s interests and organizational need. This position is 80% in person with 1 day work from home. Strong/proficient computer skills are required. This position is a good match for you if you like working directly with families, are bilingual (must be able to speak Spanish), have a high attention to detail, and can advocate for others. You’ll find that no two cases are the same, so this position requires creativity and flexibility in figuring out how to best help each client. The position also requires a high level of responsibility and ability to work independently. We are looking to fill multiple unpaid intern positions and will fill the positions on a rolling basis. The ideal candidate can commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week in the fall or 2 semesters. This position is only for Interns seeking course credit as part of their academic program. The schedule is flexible, and will be determined based on your availability and program need. This internship does not pay a stipend. To apply, please send a resume and a single paragraph describing why you are interested in the internship to Ruby Savinon, Program Manager: Rsavinon@tndinc.org. Serious inquiries only please. For more information about other ways to volunteer or get involved with Connect, please contact Program Director Alexa Shabecoff at (617) 545-8348 or by emailing Ashabecoff@tndinc.org

  Date Posted: October 17, 2023

• Beacon Hospice Seeking Volunteer

  with Beacon Hospice
  Marlborough, MA 01752
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Beacon Hospice provides quality end-of-life care to local terminally-ill patients. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals in your area to spend time with our patients from a volunteer. Volunteers can provide much needed support to patients and their families in a number of ways including: visiting with patients on an ongoing basis sitting vigils knitting, crocheting, quilting blankets creating memory posters providing music therapy reiki pet therapy veterans visiting veterans assisting in veteran pinning ceremonies There is a free training course that is required on what hospice is and how to interact with hospice patients. The trainings are held locally.

  Date Posted: October 16, 2023

• Food Access Project

  with BREAD OF LIFE
  54 Eastern AvenueMalden, MA 02148
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Food Access Project is composed of volunteers from immigrant communities and others, which can implement and oversee activities designed to improve access of immigrant populations and others to BOL services and volunteer opportunities. The purpose of Food Access Project I. Implement activities to improve access: do targeted outreach to immigrant communities to: 1) assess barriers to food access 2) identify nutritional needs and food preferences 3) promote awareness of BOL food programs identify barriers of immigrant communities to accessing BOL services so these barriers can be addressed provide interpreting services for the large percentage of patrons of our food programs who are not proficient in English provide food resource information in languages spoken by the immigrant communities II. Implement activities to provide nutritious & culturally-appropriate foods: survey the patrons of our food programs to assess how those programs are meeting their needs and what changes would be needed in order to better meet their needs solicit donations of foods or products identified as needs by immigrant communities communicate identified food needs and preferences of immigrant populations

  Date Posted: October 16, 2023

• Beacon Hospice Seeking Volunteer

  with Beacon Hospice
  Charlestown, MA 02129
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Beacon Hospice provides quality end-of-life care to local terminally-ill patients. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals in your area to spend time with our patients from a volunteer. Volunteers can provide much needed support to patients and their families in a number of ways including: visiting with patients on an ongoing basis sitting vigils knitting, crocheting, quilting blankets creating memory posters providing music therapy reiki pet therapy veterans visiting veterans assisting in veteran pinning ceremonies There is a free training course that is required on what hospice is and how to interact with hospice patients. The trainings are held locally.

  Date Posted: October 16, 2023

• Shop with a Senior!

  with Ethos
  Various LocationsBoston, MA 02130
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Ethos is looking for kind and dedicated volunteers to drive a senior to the grocery store! Once a week commitment, 6 months minimum! Your assistance and friendship will make a huge difference in maintaining a senior's independence! This role adheres to all current CDC social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19 To apply please contact Volunteer Services Coordinator Allan Ordonez at aordonez@ethocare.org or call: 617-522 6940 Ext 540 or apply online: https://www.ethocare.org/volunteer/application/

  Date Posted: October 16, 2023

• Help cook and prepare meals for a low-income residence in the comfort of your home

  with Sufi Service Committee (Boston)
  769 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  You can help prepare meals at home for delivery to a low-income residence. We will let you know which menu items are needed. Food should be delivered to 769 Concord Avenue in Cambridge on the first Saturday of the month between 7 and 10 a.m.

  Date Posted: October 15, 2023

• Volunteer to Support Healthy Food Access & Community Health

  with About Fresh, Fresh Truck Program
  Greater Boston AreaBoston, MA 02119
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are About Food, Health, and Community. If you want to join us in our mission to bring healthy food to the communities that need it most, click the "I Want to Help" button or sign up on our website at ( https://www.aboutfresh.org/fresh-truck/#volunteer) A variety of days, times, & locations are available for volunteering. Sign up for 1 or multiple shifts with no long-term commitment. Free groceries after every shift. Fresh Truck Mobile Markets At About Fresh, we are on a mission to strengthen communities by getting fresh food to the households that need it most. We work to radically impact community health by celebrating food culture and strengthening communities with the food they need. Our Fresh Truck mobile markets are a food justice program designed to use re-imagined vehicles to increase access to fresh food in traditionally marginalized communities. By bringing the shopping experience closer to people, we can, in turn, provide more opportunities for households to use SNAP/HIP benefits. During these weekly mobile markets, Fresh Truck staff and volunteers set up to run a dignified shopping experience for communities to have the option of selecting from a variety of quality fruits and vegetables at affordable prices! As a volunteer, you will directly support the Fresh Truck Mobile Markets by: Filling and bagging shopper orders Greeting & handing out tickets Helping customers enter and exit the bus Restocking shelves, breaking down cardboard boxes Helping to maintain all health and safety protocols COVID-19 PREVENTION: All staff and volunteers are required to be fully Vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to attending the shift. All staff and volunteers are encouraged to wear face coverings. BEFORE your shift, if you are experiencing any possible COVID symptoms (cough, fever, shortness of breath) or have had contact with any suspected COVID case, call or text the volunteer organizer and cancel your shift (617-297-7685) PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SIGNING UP: Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated ( both doses of the SARS-COVID-19 vaccine received) Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate, even if accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are expected to read the Volunteer Handbook before arriving for their shift. Volunteers are expected to work for the entire shift duration. Please take note of the finishing time. We can provide safety materials such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, etc. At the end of the shift, volunteers may take home $10 worth of free groceries as a thank-you for your support! To find out more, visit us at www.aboutfresh.org Need to cancel? Any questions? Contact aboutfresh.org/fresh-truck/#volunteer // (617) 297-7685 Share your experience with friends! Be sure to tag @FreshTruck on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

  Date Posted: October 11, 2023

• Be a Reading Mentor at Participating Schools in and around Boston!

  with Read to a Child
  Everett, MA 02149
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  In person lunchtime volunteer opportunities at our host schools in and around Boston! Read Aloud Mentoring Program In Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program, an adult is partnered one-on-one with a student attending one of our partner elementary schools for a rewarding, weekly read aloud experience. The relationship typically lasts for the entire school year and often extends for multiple years through the end of fourth grade. Reading pairs are supported by an on-site Program Coordinator, employed by Read to a Child, and are provided access to a wide selection of appropriate books to read. Most recently, Read to a Child has added a virtual component to the program, enabling mentors and children to connect online via Zoom. The simple act of reading aloud to a child once a week, over time, can have a profound impact on the child’s future. The Read Aloud Mentoring Program also offers the adult a convenient, joyful, and meaningful way to give back. Why Read to a Child? Read to a Child’s model is based on the premise that a love of reading is a driver of opportunity for children throughout their lifetime. A caring connection with a reading mentor helps to facilitate the attention, engagement, and confidence that all children need to thrive. Reading aloud is known to be the single most powerful way to promote strong reading skills in children. According to the landmark 1985 report Becoming a Nation of Readers, "Reading aloud is the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading." According to a study by Berk L.E. of Pearson Education, Inc. (2009), "When adults read to children, discussing story content, asking open-ended questions about story events, explaining the meaning of words, and pointing out features of print, they promote increased language development, comprehension of story content, knowledge of story structure, and a better understanding of language - all of which lead to literacy success." Who Do We Serve? Read to a Child serves grade K-4 students at Title 1 elementary schools. Read to Child’s current school partners consist of, on average, 79% low income as well as 47% Latino/a, 36% Black, and 3% AAPI students. Diversity Statement Read to a Child is committed to providing resources to children most impacted by systemic inequalities. We have faith in our students’ ability to thrive and choose to focus on their strengths rather than the barriers they face. We are motivated to continuously act on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among reading mentors, staff, and board members so as to best reflect and support the students we serve.

  Date Posted: October 2, 2023

• Companionship Service for elder men and women

  with Ethos
  Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Be a friend to a local senior. Visit with an elder in his or her home to provide companionship, relieve loneliness, and share interests. For some elders, this match-up program is one of their most important services and they look forward to seeing their companion every week! During your visit you will often sit and talk and may play games, cards, read, open mail, or take walks. Get involved in your community and make a difference! The times and hours are flexible and can fit into a busy schedule. Apply via https://www.ethocare.org/volunteer/application/ More information: https://www.ethocare.org/volunteer/ For additional questions please Contact Allan Ordonez(Volunteer Services Coordinator) at 617-522-6700 x540 or aordonez@ethocare.org

  Date Posted: October 2, 2023

• Boston Food Rescue Volunteer

  with Food Rescue US
  Roslindale, MA 02131
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Food Rescue US is a leader in reducing both hunger and food waste in America by transforming a negative, food waste, into a positive, delivering fresh, healthy food to millions of people through our community of dedicated volunteer food rescuers. Food rescuers pick-up excess food from local food donors, including grocery stores, restaurants, corporate dining facilities, and other food providers, and deliver it to local social service agencies providing for the food insecure. Rescuers use their own vehicles and select times that are convenient for them to pick-up and drop-off the excess food. The process is quick, simple, and incredibly rewarding. Interested in getting involved? Sign up at FoodRescue.us to start today and see a complete schedule of local food rescue opportunities.

  Date Posted: September 26, 2023

• Boston Fight for Air Climb - One Boston Place

  with American Lung Association NEMA
  201 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02201
  Sat, March 9, 2024 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM

  Come join in the fun at our Boston Fight for Air Climb to take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The American Lung Association is seeking volunteers to help with various tasks. We are looking for volunteers to be stairwell monitors, rest stops, set up and breakdown just to name a few. Please contact Judy Deane at judy.deane@lung.org if you are interested or need more information.

  Date Posted: September 26, 2023

• Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience - Roxbury #visitnubiansquare

  with MOER Foundation, inc.
  Strand Theater543 Columbia Rd,Boston, MA 02125
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Visit Nubian Square volunteers are essential to the day-to-day operation of our community. When you volunteer your time as an individual or as part of a group, it is one of the most valuable contributions you can make to our community, and you are building a better, stronger park for all of our visitors to enjoy. Visit Nubian Square volunteers must commit to 4-hour shifts (one early shift and one late shift) for a total weekend commitment of 4 hours. Volunteers will be picking up loose litter on the ground and working with the staff to sweep the venue, and vending areas.

  Date Posted: September 25, 2023

• Nubian Square Grounds Cleanup

  with MOER Foundation, inc.
  Roxbury, MA 02119
  Mon, September 25, 2023 - Tue, December 19, 2023

  The Museum of the National Center of Afro American Artists (NCAAA) is dedicated to the Nubian Geographic annual celebrations, exhibitions, collections and criticism of black visual arts heritage worldwide. The Museum presents a wide range of historical and contemporary exhibitions in many media, including painting, sculpture, graphics, photography and decorative arts. The National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) is a private, not-for-profit institution committed to preserving and fostering the cultural arts heritage of black peoples worldwide. Since 1968, the NCAAA has forged an unbroken record of public service through its arts teaching and the presentation of professional works in all fine arts disciplines. www.moerfoundation.us www.nubamarket.com www.visitnubiansquare.com www.nubiangeographic.com Please call: 857-800-6078 if interested. Email: info@visitnubiansquareo.com

  Date Posted: September 25, 2023

• Serve Meals at the Boston Living Center!

  with Victory Programs
  29 Stanhope StreetBoston, MA 02116
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Victory Programs’ Boston Living Center (BLC) is a nonprofit community and resource center that fosters the wellness of individuals living with chronic health conditions including and beyond HIV, people who are experiencing housing and/or food insecurity, and those who are isolated. The BLC responds to the changing needs of its community through education, treatment information, and support services. We are looking for great volunteers to serve socially distanced, congregate meals, and lunch to our members on Monday - Friday from 8:45am-11:45am or 10am - 2pm, as well as Mondays from 4:30-8PM. Volunteers assist with food prep, serving food, and clean-up. This is a great opportunity to support your community and connect with individuals! If you are looking for a rewarding and fun volunteer opportunity, this is the right fit for you! Volunteers must be a least 18 years or older.

  Date Posted: September 22, 2023

• Let me crash on your couch...please? - Boston, MA

  with LAURAS HOPE RESCUE
  everywhereBoston, MA 02101
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you tired of waking up alone in an empty bed? Do you have plenty of extra time but no one to spend it with? Why not enrich your life while saving another by fostering a pet? Every year, almost 2 million healthy and adoptable animals are euthanized in shelters in the U.S. in large part due to lack of space. But the good news is that through fostering, YOU can make a difference. By opening your home to an animal in need, you create a space in the shelter for another life to be saved. Together, we can spare more animals from suffering and euthanasia. If you decide that fostering is for you, just tap on the "I Want to Help" button above to learn more.

  Date Posted: September 19, 2023

• Will you be their SAFE place? (Let me crash on your couch...please?) - Boston, MA

  with ARFS GERMAN SHEPHERD INC
  EverywhereBoston, MA 02110
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you tired of waking up alone in an empty bed? Do you have plenty of extra time but no one to spend it with? Why not enrich your life while saving another by fostering a pet? Every year, almost 2 million healthy and adoptable animals are euthanized in shelters in the U.S. in large part due to lack of space. But the good news is that through fostering, YOU can make a difference. By opening your home to an animal in need, you create a space in the shelter for another life to be saved. Together, we can spare more animals from suffering and euthanasia. If you decide that fostering is for you, just tap on the "I Want to Help" button above to learn more.

  Date Posted: September 19, 2023

• PAWSitively Photogenic! (I oughta be in pictures) - Boston, MA

  with LAURAS HOPE RESCUE
  EverywhereBoston, MA 02110
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you interested in putting your photography skills to good use while also making a difference in an animal's life? You’re just who we’ve been looking for! These Rescues and Shelters work tirelessly to give those animals a second chance but they need people like YOU and YOUR unique photography skills set to capture those sweet, lovable faces to share with potential adopters. How great would you feel if you could volunteer your skills to these organizations to help find loving homes for these animals? Pretty cool, huh? If you would like to learn more just tap on the "I Want to Help" button above to get started.

  Date Posted: September 19, 2023

• Just a "Swoop and Soar" to help save the animals! (Punch holes in the sky) - Boston, MA

  with ARFS GERMAN SHEPHERD INC
  EverywhereBoston, MA 02101
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Do you want to be the Animal’s superhero? Well, now's your chance! Rescues and Shelters do their best to transport animals to other locations to give them their best chance at finding their new forever home. They create the transport requests to get the animals where they need to go and Volunteers like YOU sign up for legs of the trip. It’s really that simple! We are seeking dedicated and compassionate people who are willing to help animals in need by being their PILOT. If you would like to learn more just tap on the "I Want to Help" button above!

  Date Posted: September 19, 2023

• PAWSitively Photogenic! (I oughta be in pictures)- Boston, MA

  with Flying Dog Rescue
  EverywhereBoston, MA 02101
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you interested in putting your photography skills to good use while also making a difference in an animal's life? You’re just who we’ve been looking for! These Rescues and Shelters work tirelessly to give those animal's a second chance but they need people like YOU and YOUR unique photography skills set to capture those sweet, lovable faces to share with potential adopters. How great would you feel if you could volunteer your skills to these organizations to help find loving homes for these animals? Pretty cool, huh? If you would like to learn more just tap on the "I Want to Help" button above to get started.

  Date Posted: September 19, 2023

• Drive a leg, Save a Life! - Boston, MA

  with Flying Dog Rescue
  EverywhereBoston, MA 02101
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Donating a little of your time and driving skills will make a tremendous difference in helping our furry friends. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate people who are willing to be a Transport Volunteer. Animal Rescues and Shelters are always in need of transporting animals who are at risk of euthanasia. If you love animals and have a vehicle then you can help! If you would like to learn more just tap on the "I Want to Help" button above to get started.

  Date Posted: September 19, 2023

• Make a difference in the life of an Elder - Become a Friendly Visitor Volunteer

  with Jewish Family & Children's Service
  Waltham, MA 02451
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Friendly Visitor Program The Friendly Visitor Program matches volunteers with isolated older adults. Through one-on-one visits, the program offers companionship, helps alleviate loneliness, promotes aging with dignity. Volunteers visit their older adult friend every week for about an hour. Friendly Visitor activities may include: sharing memories, helping with errands, sharing a holiday, keeping company with an elder or taking a walk. The time and day you meet with your elder is flexible and up to you and the elder to decide. All volunteers receive training and ongoing support from the JF&CS Friendly Visitor Program Coordinator. Volunteer Requirements Commit to visiting their older adult friend once a week for about an hour Commit to volunteering for approximately one year At least 18 years old Provide a minimum of two references Attend required orientation/ interview 1-hour 1:1 training Undergo a CORI check and provide proof of COVID vaccination How to Apply If you are interested in volunteering for Friendly Visitors, please fill out this program-specific application form.

  Date Posted: September 18, 2023

• Looking for Mothers to Help New Moms - Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan

  with Jewish Family & Children's Service
  154 Centre StreetDorchester, MA 02124
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  JF&CS Lauren and Mark Rubin Visiting Moms is looking for volunteers to serve new moms in the Boston communities, particularly Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. The Rubin Visiting Moms program matches experienced mothers with new mothers who would benefit from a supportive connection. The Rubin Visiting Mom volunteer, who receives training and ongoing supervision from JF&CS staff, provides supportive visits to the mother of a newborn once a week until the baby’s first birthday. Additionally, the Rubin Visiting Moms group meets bi-weekly for supervision. Who We Are Looking For Experience living in Boston and working/being with families affected by trauma is required. People of color are encouraged to apply, as well as others who are actively committed to cultural humility/awareness. Interested in volunteering? Visit www.jfcsboston.org/volunteer and fill out our volunteer registration form to begin the process. For more information, please contact volunteers@jfcsboston.org NOTE: Currently, this program is being conducted virtually, however volunteers must reside in the Boston-Metro/Eastern Massachusetts area.

  Date Posted: September 18, 2023

• Looking for Mothers to Help New Moms in Central MA

  with Jewish Family & Children's Service
  117 East Main StreetWestborough, MA 01581
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  JF&CS's Lauren and Mark Rubin Visiting Moms is looking for volunteers to serve new moms in towns surrounding Worcester. The program matches experienced mothers with new mothers who would benefit from a supportive connection. The Rubin Visiting Mom volunteer, who receives training and ongoing supervision from JF&CS staff, provides supportive visits to the mother of a newborn once a week until the baby’s first birthday. The Central MA Rubin Visiting Moms group meets for supervision once per week on Wednesday mornings. Your help is needed! - visit www.jfcsboston.org/volunteer and fill out our volunteer registration form to begin the process. For more information, please send email to volunteers@jfcsboston.org. NOTE: Currently, this program is being conducted virtually, however volunteers must reside in the Boston-Metro/Eastern Massachusetts area.

  Date Posted: September 18, 2023

• Hospice Volunteer

  with Constellation Hospice
  168 W Central StreetNatick, MA 01760
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Loving heart? Called to serve? At Constellation Hospice, we are dedicated to caring for patients who have terminal illnesses, supporting their families and caregivers as well. Make a difference in your community, be part of the hospice team, and have a flexible volunteer schedule. One hour a week can make a big difference to others in companionship or bereavement. Our personally enriching, free on-line training focuses on personal death awareness and hospice philosophy. Constellation Hospice Volunteers tell us how our training and their volunteer experiences have enriched their lives! We'll provide all the training you need. You provide the compassion.

  Date Posted: September 15, 2023

• Hospice Volunteer

  with Constellation Hospice
  400 Bolton StreetMarlborough, MA 01752
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Loving heart? Called to serve? At Constellation Hospice, we are dedicated to caring for patients who have terminal illnesses, supporting their families and caregivers as well. Make a difference in your community, be part of the hospice team, and have a flexible volunteer schedule. One hour a week can make a big difference to others in companionship or bereavement. Our personally enriching, free online training focuses on personal death awareness and hospice philosophy. Constellation Hospice Volunteers tell us how our training and their volunteer experiences have enhanced their lives! We'll provide all the training you need. You provide the compassion.

  Date Posted: September 15, 2023

• Day Program Activities Volunteer

  with Old Colony Elder Services
  350 Washington StreetEaston, MA 02356
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  House of Possibilities is committed to providing children and adults with disabilities and their families with a life-changing path to greater independence: a nurturing community, groundbreaking programs, meaningful opportunities, and passionate advocacy that free them to grow and thrive. They strive for a world where disabled individuals and their families are not held back - where they have all the resources and support they need to pursue hopeful, purposeful lives on their own terms. House of Possibilities is looking for volunteers who can bring support to the day program staff in offering different activities for their members, as well as sharing a passion, talent, skill or hobbies with their members. For example: cooking, gardening, etc...

  Date Posted: September 12, 2023

• Board Member, MA Chapter

  with Gift of Adoption Fund
  can be based anywhere in the Boston metro areaBoston, MA 02108
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Board Member Company Description Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances from the U.S. and around the world. Priority is placed on helping children for whom reunification is not possible and are facing what is possibly their last or only chance at adoption, including those at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage, or with critical special needs. Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status). Since inception in 1996, Gift of Adoption has awarded $15 million to give 4,908 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. Gift of Adoption is recognized by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. Want to make a difference? Join a Gift of Adoption Chapter Board! Our all-volunteer chapter boards engage leaders who believe that having a loving, permanent family is a necessity for all children, everywhere. Chapter board members are responsible for raising money and generating awareness. 100% of the funds raised by chapter board members goes directly toward awarding grants to unite children with their forever families in your chapter market. We are actively seeking passionate, diverse, and experienced fundraisers to join our (add state) Chapter board. Our Values Honor, Amplify and Be Scrappy Gift of Adoption Needs YOU if : You are passionate about the Gift of Adoption mission. You have the time and energy to spend 6 hours a month working with your board colleagues to raise funds in a collaborative team environment. You can leverage connections, networks, and resources in achieving your chapter’s goals. We are especially interested in talking with you if : You have been a part of nonprofit boards or fundraising committees. You have experience in event planning, grant writing, or major gifts. You will work diligently to meet your personal give/get goal. You are willing to bring your unique background, talent, and passion to the table. Next Steps Gift of Adoption chapter board members serve 3-year terms. Each board member is tasked with recruiting one new board member to their chapter team by the completion of each term. This is a non-compensatory, volunteer chapter board role. Our chapter board members are impactful and game changers. Please visit our website www.giftofadoption.org for more information. Interested candidates should contact Ashley Greene, Chapter Board Recruiter for Gift of Adoption at AGreene@GiftofAdoption.org .

  Date Posted: September 7, 2023

• Board Member, MA Chapter

  with Gift of Adoption Fund
  can be based anywhere in the Boston metro areaBoston, MA 02184
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Board Member Company Description Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances from the U.S. and around the world. Priority is placed on helping children for whom reunification is not possible and are facing what is possibly their last or only chance at adoption, including those at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage, or with critical special needs. Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status). Since inception in 1996, Gift of Adoption has awarded $15 million to give 4,908 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. Gift of Adoption is recognized by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. Want to make a difference? Join a Gift of Adoption Chapter Board! Our all-volunteer chapter boards engage leaders who believe that having a loving, permanent family is a necessity for all children, everywhere. Chapter board members are responsible for raising money and generating awareness. 100% of the funds raised by chapter board members goes directly toward awarding grants to unite children with their forever families in your chapter market. We are actively seeking passionate, diverse, and experienced fundraisers to join our (add state) Chapter board. Our Values Honor, Amplify and Be Scrappy Gift of Adoption Needs YOU if : You are passionate about the Gift of Adoption mission. You have the time and energy to spend 6 hours a month working with your board colleagues to raise funds in a collaborative team environment. You can leverage connections, networks, and resources in achieving your chapter’s goals. We are especially interested in talking with you if : You have been a part of nonprofit boards or fundraising committees. You have experience in event planning, grant writing, or major gifts. You will work diligently to meet your personal give/get goal. You are willing to bring your unique background, talent, and passion to the table. Next Steps Gift of Adoption chapter board members serve 3-year terms. Each board member is tasked with recruiting one new board member to their chapter team by the completion of each term. This is a non-compensatory, volunteer chapter board role. Our chapter board members are impactful and game changers. Please visit our website www.giftofadoption.org for more information. Interested candidates should contact Ashley Greene, Chapter Board Recruiter for Gift of Adoption at AGreene@GiftofAdoption.org .

  Date Posted: September 7, 2023

• Board Member, MA Chapter

  with Gift of Adoption Fund
  can be based anywhere in the Boston metro areaBoston, MA 02169
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Board Member Company Description Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances from the U.S. and around the world. Priority is placed on helping children for whom reunification is not possible and are facing what is possibly their last or only chance at adoption, including those at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage, or with critical special needs. Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status). Since inception in 1996, Gift of Adoption has awarded $15 million to give 4,908 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. Gift of Adoption is recognized by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. Want to make a difference? Join a Gift of Adoption Chapter Board! Our all-volunteer chapter boards engage leaders who believe that having a loving, permanent family is a necessity for all children, everywhere. Chapter board members are responsible for raising money and generating awareness. 100% of the funds raised by chapter board members goes directly toward awarding grants to unite children with their forever families in your chapter market. We are actively seeking passionate, diverse, and experienced fundraisers to join our (add state) Chapter board. Our Values Honor, Amplify and Be Scrappy Gift of Adoption Needs YOU if : You are passionate about the Gift of Adoption mission. You have the time and energy to spend 6 hours a month working with your board colleagues to raise funds in a collaborative team environment. You can leverage connections, networks, and resources in achieving your chapter’s goals. We are especially interested in talking with you if : You have been a part of nonprofit boards or fundraising committees. You have experience in event planning, grant writing, or major gifts. You will work diligently to meet your personal give/get goal. You are willing to bring your unique background, talent, and passion to the table. Next Steps Gift of Adoption chapter board members serve 3-year terms. Each board member is tasked with recruiting one new board member to their chapter team by the completion of each term. This is a non-compensatory, volunteer chapter board role. Our chapter board members are impactful and game changers. Please visit our website www.giftofadoption.org for more information. Interested candidates should contact Ashley Greene, Chapter Board Recruiter for Gift of Adoption at AGreene@GiftofAdoption.org .

  Date Posted: September 7, 2023

• Come reach one of your goals and help another Woman reach hers. Budget Coaches Needed.

  with Women's Money Matters
  530 Mystic AvenueSomerville, MA 02145
  Wed, September 27, 2023 - Wed, December 20, 2023

  At Women's Money Matters, we know that when women achieve financial security and independence, the entire community benefits. That's why we partner with low-income women in a unique one-on-one coaching program that helps them set and achieve financial goals. You don't have to be a finance expert to be a coach. All you need is the desire to help a woman in your community make the most of the money she has. Women's Money Matters builds the financial literacy, confidence, and security of women and girls living on low-incomes women through a unique program that combines instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching. We work with participants referred by local social service agencies or those who reach out on their own and customize our program to their needs. Volunteer coaches serve as personal mentors. The special mentoring component customizes assistance to each participant. Low-income women - who typically have no access to the financial advisors that educate those with higher incomes - get individualized help with the specific financial issues that keep them in poverty. Teach Financial Skills that Last a Lifetime Do you have 90 MINUTES a week to change someone’s life? As a volunteer coach, you’ll provide ongoing, one-on-one support for your partnered participant- and we’ll support you in that effort. As a start, here’s a summary of what we ask of our coaches: - A genuine interest in and commitment to working with low-income women - Strict confidentiality of all client financial and personal information - A 3 month commitment to your client - Participation in a one-hour coaches’ orientation Reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Berny, at blugo@womensmoneymatters.org for more information. We’d love to have you learn more about our program!

  Date Posted: September 5, 2023

• MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR NEIGHBOR'S LIFE! READ MAIL with an elderly, blind neighbor in Dorchester!

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Dorchester Center, MA 02124
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Do you enjoy making a connection with someone in your community? Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need? Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community! This MABVI participant would like a volunteer to help them read mail in Dorchester, MA! They prefer that their volunteer is up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations. The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role! As a MABVI Volunteer, you may help with tasks such as: Reading mail Paying bills Internet Use/Technology Medical Transportation Going grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide Other Clerical tasks Time commitment: This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week. The Volunteer Onboarding Process includes: 1. Complete a MABVI Volunteer Form (A MABVI staff member will email you the link to the MABVI Volunteer Form directly. Please note that this form is different than the initial VolunteerMatch inquiry!) 2. Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training 3. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI 4. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call 5. MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant!

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• GROCERY SHOP and/or READ MAIL w/ elderly, blind neighbor in Dorchester MA

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Dorchester, MA 02121
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role! Do you enjoy making a connection with someone in your community? Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need? Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community! This MABVI participant would like a male volunteer to go grocery shopping and/or help read mail in Dorchester! A car is needed for this weekly volunteer role. They prefer that their volunteer is up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations. They would like a volunteer who is able to help with some mail reading and paying bills and picking up perscriptions once a month. As a MABVI Volunteer, you may help with tasks such as: Reading mail Paying bills Internet Use/Technology Medical Transportation Going grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide Other Clerical tasks Time Commitment: This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week. The Volunteer Onboarding Process Includes: 1. Complete a MABVI Volunteer Form (A MABVI staff member will email you the link to the MABVI Volunteer Form directly. Please note that this form is different than the initial VolunteerMatch inquiry!) 2. Completing the online, modular MABVI Volunteer Training 3. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI 4. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team via Zoom or phone call 5. MABVI matches you with a MABVI participant!

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• Help your elderly neighbor experiencing vision loss around the Winthrop area!

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Winthrop, MA 02152
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Do you enjoy making a connection with someone in your community? Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of a neighbor in need? Join a team of over 200 volunteers across the state that helps create a difference in the blind and low vision community! The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) is seeking volunteers who are interested in a relationship-building and task-oriented role! As a MABVI Volunteer, you may help with tasks such as: Reading mail Paying bills Internet Use/Technology Medical Transportation Going grocery shopping Running errands in the community Recreational activities such as being a running/walking sighted guide TeleFriend Other Clerical tasks Time commitment: This opportunity is flexible based on your match's needs. Although, volunteers typically devote 1-2 hours a week or every other week. The Volunteer Onboarding Process includes: 1. Submit an MABVI Volunteer Application (A MABVI staff member will email you the link to the MABVI Volunteer Form directly. Please note that this form is different than the initial VolunteerMatch inquiry!) 2. Completing the online, modular Volunteer Training 3. Schedule a time to chat via Zoom with a member of the MABVI Volunteer Team/Submit a CORI 4. Meet the MABVI Volunteer Team!

  Date Posted: December 1, 2023

• Norfolk County RSVP Rides for Veterans - Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Needham

  with NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
  Norfolk County RSVP614 High StDedham, MA 02026
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Norfolk County RSVP Rides for Veterans Make a difference, Drive local Veterans to and from medical appointments and other necessary trips using your own vehicle. We need drivers throughout Norfolk County to meet the increased need among veterans for a no-cost alternative to other expensive transportation options. Drivers do not need to be Veterans to be part of this wonderful program. Trips may be local or to a VA Hospital including Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, or Brockton. Drivers are called as needed and can opt in or out for any given trip request. Flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement and supplemental accident and liability insurance provided by Norfolk County RSVP. Drivers self-select rides based on where, when and how often they want to drive veterans to their appointments. Requires MA driver’s license, reliable car and background check. COVID-19: During the current pandemic, all drivers and riders must wear masks, use hand sanitizer before entering the vehicle and follow other common-sense safety precautions. Drivers must be vaccinated to participate in this program. PLEASE NOTE: This volunteer opportunity is available only to adults age 55 and older. Norfolk County RSVP is a community service program for volunteers who are 55 and over. We work with more than thirty municipal, non-profit and healthcare organizations to recruit and match volunteers with programs that meet pressing community needs.

  Date Posted: November 20, 2023

• Norfolk County RSVP Rides for Veterans - WEYMOUTH, QUINCY, BRAINTREE

  with NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
  Norfolk County RSVP614 High StDedham, MA 02026
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Norfolk County RSVP Rides for Veterans Drive local Veterans to and from medical appointments and other necessary trips, using your own vehicle. Supplemental liability insurance and mileage reimbursement (@$.40/mile) provided by RSVP. Flexible scheduling. Drivers self-select rides based on where, when and how often they want to drive veterans to their appointments. Minimum of two rides per month. Trips may be local or to a VA Hospital including Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, or Brockton. For everybody's safety during the current pandemic, all drivers and riders must wear masks, use hand sanitizer before entering the vehicle and follow other common-sense safety precautions. Requires MA driver’s license, reliable car and background check. Norfolk County RSVP is a community service program for volunteers who are 55 and over. We work with over fifty municipal, non-profit and healthcare organizations to recruit and match volunteers with programs that meet community needs.

  Date Posted: November 20, 2023

• Deliver Meals to Homebound Elders in Randolph

  with NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
  1515 Washington StreetBraintree, MA 02184
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  The South Shore Elder Services Meals on Wheels Program is committed to providing nutritious meals to homebound seniors and others with special disabilities. The program delivers over 1,200 nutritious meals to homebound elders each week (Mondays - Fridays). They have immediate volunteer opportunities in Randolph. Volunteers are needed for mid-mornings to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Typically, 1-2 hours, one day per week. A valid MA driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required. Initial training is required, with additional enrichment opportunities offered. Mileage reimbursement is available. Kitchen assistants are also needed from 8:00-9:30 AM to assemble food trays for delivery by the drivers. COVID: South Shore Elder Services strictly follows CMC guidelines to help ensure its volunteers' safety. PLEASE NOTE: This volunteer opportunity is available only to adults age 55 and older

  Date Posted: November 20, 2023

• Speak Mandarin? Visit with an older adult in Boston (Fenway)!

  with FriendshipWorks
  105 Chauncy StreetBostonBoston, MA 02111
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We are currently looking for volunteers who speak Mandarin to visit older adults living in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. To volunteer: please complete a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html Ideally, this commitment will be once a week for 9-12 months. The time is flexible. FriendshipWorks was founded in 1984 to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging. Help us make matches that create connections, lead to friendships, and reduce isolation, one elder at a time. In turn, you are rewarded with rich one-on-one relationships. The beauty is in both the giving and receiving at FriendshipWorks. To learn more, visit www.fw4elders.org

  Date Posted: November 16, 2023

• Visit older adults in Chestnut Hill or West Roxbury (car needed)

  with FriendshipWorks
  105 Chauncy StreetBostonBoston, MA 02111
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Bring companionship via weekly, in-person visits to older adults living in West Roxbury and Chestnut Hill. Due to public transit constraints, a car is likely needed. To volunteer: please complete a volunteer application https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html The commitment is generally once a week for a period of at least 9-12 months (day and time flexible). Friendly visiting matches go for walk, run errands, share a cup of tea or coffee, or share stories. Over time, both people grow and learn from each other, often becoming great friends. FriendshipWorks was founded 37 years ago to help reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. This work is accomplished by recruiting volunteers of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds who provide friendship, advocacy, education, assistance, and emotional support. Volunteers are critical to helping address the serious health risks posed by social isolation in the elder community, including accelerating brain and cardiovascular aging.

  Date Posted: November 16, 2023
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