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Local Opportunities (6,303 volunteers needed)

• 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: April 25, 2024

• 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: April 25, 2024

• 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: April 25, 2024

• 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: April 24, 2024

• 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: April 24, 2024

• MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR NEIGHBOR'S LIFE! Grocery shop with a blind woman in CAMBRIDGE!

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Cambridge, MA 02138
  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 volunteer to help them grocery shop at the Star Market and Trader Joes in Cambridge, MA! A car is needed for this volunteer role.The volunteer must be comfortable around a guide dog. They would like to have volunteer help once a week or bimonthly. 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: April 24, 2024

• 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: April 24, 2024

• 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: April 23, 2024

• 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 2 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 5/10 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: April 22, 2024

• Meal on Wheels 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: April 19, 2024

• 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: April 18, 2024

• 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: April 18, 2024

• Money Manager for Seniors!

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

  Contribute 2-3 hours per month - at a time that works best for YOU to help a low-income elder continue to live independently at home. This is a wonderful and very powerful volunteer-based program for vulnerable, low-income elders in the community whose mental or physical condition makes it difficult to carry out the routine task of money management. The mission of the program is to promote the dignity and autonomy of elders who do not have family or friends nearby who they can rely on. Volunteer bill payers have helped prevent evictions due to: non-payment of rent, loss of utility and phone service, premature placement of elders in nursing homes Financial expertise is NOT required To learn more about this opportunity to make an immediate and dramatic difference in the life of an elder, please contact Chelsea at Ethos -CFIGUEROA@ethocare.org or 617-477-6622. In response to COVID-19, Ethos adheres to CDC social distancing guidelines. You can also apply online at https://www.ethocare.org/volunteer/application/ For more information: https://www.ethocare.org/money-management/

  Date Posted: April 18, 2024

• 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: April 18, 2024

• Information Night

  with Call2Talk of The United Way of Tri-County
  46 Park Street4th floorFramingham, MA 01702
  Tue, May 14, 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: April 17, 2024

• 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 / Off Site Opportunity too. Fresh, clean socks (and underwear!) are vital for people's health, warmth, comfort, and dignity and they are 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: April 16, 2024

• 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 vulnerable neighbors move out of crowded shelters and unsafe outdoor spaces into safe, stable 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: April 16, 2024

• Volunteer Drivers to Transport Older Newton Residents to Boston Medical Appointments

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

  Newton at Home is a membership-based non-profit 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. You would have great flexibility 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. Please contact the Newton at Home office at 617-795-2560 or please email deborah@newtonathome.org

  Date Posted: April 16, 2024

• 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 years of COVID-19 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. Please contact the Newton at Home office by calling at 617-795-2560 or emailing deborah@newtonathome.org.

  Date Posted: April 16, 2024

• 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: April 15, 2024

• Norfolk County - BLOOD SERVICES: BLOOD DRIVE DONOR AMBASSADOR 

  with American Red Cross - Massachusetts Region
  Various locations in MassachusettsMedfield, MA 02052
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  A Blood Service Donor Ambassador provides blood donors with a fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive until the time they leave.This experience encourages ongoing support whether it be thanking them for their donation or greeting them at the door! For more information please contact: ricardo.mcinnis@redcross.org This is an in person role. Locations needed are in Eastern, MA, Springfield Donor Center and Worcester Donor Center only. Must be 16 years or older. To register for this role go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html For more information contact: ricardo.mcinnis@redcross.org

  Date Posted: April 15, 2024

• 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: April 15, 2024

• Do you speak Russian? Visit with an elder in Brighton, JP and/or Brookline

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

  We are currently looking for volunteers who speak Russian, ideally who live near Brighton, JP or Brookline, and who are interested in visiting in person with an elder. To volunteer: please complete a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html Ideally, this commitment will be for about an hour each week for 9-12 months. The time is flexible. riendshipWorks was founded 40 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: April 12, 2024

• 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: April 10, 2024

• MetroWest 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: April 9, 2024

• 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: April 9, 2024

• Accepting 2024 volunteer summer interns for Milford and Brockton, MA

  with Children Across America
  39 Exchange StreetMilford, MA 01757
  Mon, July 8, 2024 - Fri, August 16, 2024

  Children Across America, a 501c3 non profit located in Milford, MA, has available openings for volunteer internships for 2023 summer STREAM and Girls Love to Code Club. We also have positions open for The Girls Love to Code in Brockton this summer. Children Across America provides educational programming(STEM) 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. We also now service the Brockton area. It is a 100% volunteer organization and all of our services are provided free of charge. Summer STREAM Club operates in Milford every Monday to Friday and is in session from 930-1230 from July 8th thru August 16th. July 5-7th is training in Milford. We also work with Minecraft and robotics for the young ones, technology aptitude is critical for these kids and strengthens their math and reading skills. CORI check is required for all volunteers. You will be responsible for creating and implementing with the curriculum with the Program Director. Our children range from 4-10 in range with the bulk 4-6 and primarily girls. They are from minority and immigrant families. The Brockton program runs at Massasoitt Community College. 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: April 4, 2024

• Volunteer Videographer needed for children's nonprofit in Milford and brockton, MA

  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. Children Across America is currently seeking someone to create videos and edit a finished product that we can post on our website and social media. These videos will document and advertise our free educational and preventative health programs for under served children in the Blackstone Valley and Metro West area of Massachusetts. Our programs are open to all children 4-9 but the bulk of our kids are 4 and 5. Anyone who comes in contact with our children will need to complete a CORI check, no exceptions. Children Across America, a humanitarian organization, provides literacy and STEM programs for America's children with a focus on under-served children. Our vision is to empower families and children in low-income communities. Its unique programs are focused on improving children’s literacy and STEM skills and drive educational excellence while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We are a 501C3 non profit corporation registered in the State of Massachusetts. Our organization partners with local healthcare advocates, pediatricians, hospitals, libraries and school systems to ensure children get the full benefit of its programs. If you have a passion to help Americas children succeed, be healthy and excel in their educational development, come help us grow! Please contact us if you are interested in this opportunity. Children Across America is a completely volunteer organization, every dollar we raise goes directly to helping kids. To learn more about our organization, please visit ChildrenAcrossAmerica.org or call us @ 508-933-8915. A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks.

  Date Posted: April 4, 2024

• Volunteer Digital Media Marketing Director for children's nonprofit

  with Children Across America
  9c Medway RoadSTE 208MilfordMilford, 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 looking for a marketing director to help us to grow to continue providing free services to underserved kids. We need someone with fresh and innovative ideas to promote our organization and our message. All of our programs are free, so soliciting corporate donations is critical, we need to present the right image. Most of our kids are first generation Americans and minorities who do not have access to the same resources other kids may have. We are trying to even the playing field and give these kids the same opportunity at a great education and a successful life as everyone else. We also have our Girls Love to Code Club, which is for young girls 4-9, to learn to block code, program and build VEX robotics. These girls increase their reading and math skills 3 fold on average by participating. Children Across America provides educational programming(STEM and STREAM), preventative healthcare, healthy lifestyles and coding to America's under served children. We provide educational equity. 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. Our newest location is in Avon/Brockton and next year we will open Dorchester. It is almost 100% volunteer organization and all of our services are provided free of charge. Children Across America - A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks. Please watch the video on our front page before applying @ www,childrenacrossamerica.org Call or text 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: April 4, 2024

• 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/AIDS, 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 congregate meals, and lunch to our members. Lunch shifts are any weekday from 10 AM - 2:30 PM. Volunteers help with preparing meals, serving meals, and cleaning after meal service. This is a great opportunity to support your community, connect with individuals, and see the direct impact of your service. 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: April 2, 2024

• Client Assistant

  with Household Goods
  530 Main StreetActon, MA 01720
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Work with individual clients to help them select the furniture and household items that they need. This position requires strong customer service skills and a willingness to help people in need. Client Assistants will be on their feet during the duration of their shift. The ability to speak Portuguese or Spanish is a plus, but not required. Long or short term commitments are possible, though regular commitment is expected. Great opportunity for teens and adults.

  Date Posted: March 29, 2024

• 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: March 25, 2024

• 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: March 25, 2024

• Share your time and companion someone close to home

  with All Care Hospice
  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: March 25, 2024

• 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: March 23, 2024

• 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: March 22, 2024

• BAMSI Brown Bag Food Program

  with BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc.)
  1315 Main StreetBrockton, MA 02301
  Thu, May 16, 2024 07:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  The BAMSI Brown Bag Program will take place on Thursday, May 16th, 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 https://bamsi.info/brownbag or email Wanda Duarte at wduarte@bamsi.org

  Date Posted: March 21, 2024

• 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: March 21, 2024

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

  with Lasagna Love
  Lynn, MA 01902
  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: March 21, 2024

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

  with Lasagna Love
  Lynnfield, MA 01940
  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: March 21, 2024

• Visit Nubian Square "Beautification Program"

  with MOER Foundation, inc.
  55 Roxbury Streetsuite 190445Roxbury, MA 02119
  Thu, March 21, 2024 - Wed, June 19, 2024

  In simplest terms, neighborhood beautification means making a neighborhood look and feel better. While the residents of some neighborhoods may be concerned with forcing their ideas of beauty and acceptability on others, most simply want their neighborhoods to be livable and pleasant. Neighborhood beautification, if it’s approached with the right attitude, can lead to more interaction among neighbors from diverse backgrounds, more neighborhood life, and a neighborhood look and feel that attracts new residents and businesses and supports both economic development and a sense of community. A neighborhood beautification program isn’t a single event ("Fix Up Your Street"), but rather a strategy to maintain, enhance, and/or change the character of your neighborhood over the long term. You may approach particular elements of our program one at a time, but your focus should be on your long-term vision for the neighborhood. Visit Nubian Square Neighborhood beautification program will can help attract new business. 1) Neighborhood businesses are important for many reasons: they provide convenient local shopping and services, they can offer jobs to neighborhood residents, and they can keep the neighborhood alive, contributing to Roxbury street life and economic development. Most business would prefer to move to areas that are attractive and where residents and other businesses take care of their properties. Well-kept neighborhoods with regular street traffic increases business. Visit Nubian Square Neighborhood beautification program can attract entertainment and culture. 2) As with businesses in general, a neighborhood beautification effort can attract attention from the entertainment industry as well: a theater company, a museum, a movie theater, etc.. Cultural attractions provide residents opportunities for recreation and culture, and can only help improve the quality of life. Visit Nubian Square Neighborhood beautification program can serve as the base for neighborhood revitalization. 3) Because a neighborhood beautification program will help to attract new residents, businesses, and cultural institutions, it can help turn a dull, mediocre neighborhoods into a vibrant, excellent one. It often takes only a small step or two to start a turnaround - a new restaurant, an art gallery, or an experimental theater may signal to the community that the neighborhood is on the upswing. Join Visit Nubian Square Community Teams info@visitnubiansquare.com Gmail: visitnubiansquare@gmail.com #visitnubiansquare #visitnubiansq

  Date Posted: March 21, 2024

• Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience - Roxbury #visitnubiansquare

  with MOER Foundation, inc.
  Strand Theater543 Columbia Rd,Boston, MA 02125
  Thu, March 21, 2024 - Wed, June 19, 2024

  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: March 21, 2024

• Nubian Square Grounds Cleanup

  with MOER Foundation, inc.
  Roxbury, MA 02119
  Thu, March 21, 2024 - Wed, June 19, 2024

  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: March 21, 2024

• Volunteer with Food Link: reduce food waste and hunger

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

  We are looking for volunteers who are interested in food rescue and who want to make a difference in the community by reducing food waste and helping to provide food to people in need. This addresses the impacts of Covid-19 by trying to help reduce the increased food insecurity. Food Link is powered by over 250 dedicated volunteers who work to collect, sort, and distribute food to our community partners. There are different shift options including sorting and packing food at grocery stores, helping out at the Food Link Hub (our building in Arlington), or driving (in your own car or in one of our vans) for pickups and deliveries. Volunteer shifts are available 7 days a week. You can make a regular commitment to a weekly or biweekly time slot and/or be on our fill-in list to help out with shifts as they work for you. Let us know you are interested and our volunteer coordinator will get back to you with next steps.

  Date Posted: March 18, 2024

• 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: March 18, 2024

• Your Hyde Park neighbors need you! Visit with an older adult!

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

  To volunteer: Submit a volunteer application at https://fw4elders.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html We are currently looking for people interested in strengthening the fabric of their community by visiting in-person with older adults living in Hyde Park. Ideally, this commitment will be once a week for 10-12 months and will be in-person. The time is flexible but the volunteer must be 18+. 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.

  Date Posted: March 18, 2024

• Meal Packer Volunteer @ Food For Free Headquarters (Somerville)- Food For Free

  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 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. Sign up at foodforfree.org/volunteer

  Date Posted: March 18, 2024

• Meal Packer Volunteer @ Biogen Headquarters (Cambridge) - Food For Free

  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: March 18, 2024

• Volunteer Drivers- Food For Free (Pick up Food @ Food For Free Headquarters in Somerville)

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

  When: Friday- Sunday (9 am - 12 pm), Bi-weekly! Pickup Location: 59 Inner Belt Road , Somerville MA 02143 You can pull up right in the loading dock to load your vehicle Shift Overview: Food For Free’s Home Delivery program delivers healthy food boxes to vulnerable food-insecure residents of Cambridge, MA. This program requires an application and is designed for people who cannot access local food pantries due to disability (doctor’s note required) or, if the person is over 60 years old, lack of assistance. With the exception of a few vacation weekends, food boxes are typically delivered every other week throughout the year. Driving Routes: Each client is placed on a specific driving route. Routes are generally designed to cluster addresses and make delivery more efficient for drivers. Individual routes typically serve between 8 to 11 clients (ie. 8-11 total boxes to deliver). It always helps to have a co-pilot (friend, partner or family member) but it’s not required! Requirements: Must be able to deliver boxes in a personal vehicle. Sign up at foodforfree.org/volunteer In addition to registering on VolunteerMatch, you will be required to register on our website and attend a 15 mins orientation call.

  Date Posted: March 18, 2024

• Park Day 2024

  with American Battlefield Trust
  Washington, DC 20005
  Sat, March 23, 2024 - Sat, May 18, 2024

  This annual event brings history enthusiasts together in an effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved but pristine. Since 1996, the American Battlefield Trust has sponsored Park Day, an annual hands-on preservation event to help Civil War, Revolutionary War, & War of 1812 battlefields and historic sites take on maintenance projects large and small. Activities are chosen by each participating site to meet their own particular needs and can range from raking leaves and hauling trash to painting signs and building trails. Find Park Day volunteer opportunities nationwide! Join volunteers for Park Day 2024 events across the nation: https://www.battlefields.org/parkday. Don't hesitate to reach out to us! Please get in touch with us at parkday@battlefields.org.

  Date Posted: March 18, 2024

• 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: March 15, 2024

• 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: March 15, 2024

• 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: March 15, 2024

• 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: March 15, 2024

• 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: March 15, 2024

• 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: March 15, 2024

• 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: March 15, 2024

• 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: March 15, 2024

• Volunteers needed to rescue food & fight food hunger in Milton Massachusetts!

  with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Inc
  170 Centre StreetMilton, MA 02186
  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 Complete the remainder of the training process (available on your RLC website dashboard) to join our leadership team of volunteers as a Lead Rescuer and lead events on your own! Sign up for any event on our calendar (https://www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/calendar) that fits with your schedule.

  Date Posted: March 6, 2024

• Volunteers for Hanover Area

  with Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys company Plymouth MA
  Hanover, MA 02339
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you looking to volunteer in the Hanover MA Area, We have several volunteer openings for volunteers for the greater Hanover MA area. We are looking for compassionate individuals who would enjoy spending time with hospice patients. Our patients enjoy someone listening to music, reading a book or just spending time and talking. Flexible volunteer time. Asking for 1-2 hours a week. Reach out today to find out how you can join our growing team of volunteers. Contact Helen Burgoyne, RVC - email helen.burgoyne@amedisys.com for more information. Free training and certificate of completion of the training.

  Date Posted: March 1, 2024

• Youth Baseball Coaches in Downtown Boston

  with Hill House, Inc.
  Boston, MA 02108
  Mon, April 1, 2024 - Fri, June 7, 2024

  Hill House Baseball is set to return for another spring in downtown Boston! Our spring season offers a handful of leagues for ages 4-13. This is an opportunity to coach a wide variety of players, from those who are being introduced to the game, to those who are competing to represent Downton Boston’s Little League! Hill House Baseball is a volunteer-led program that runs on these dates listed below: All Leagues: Optional Clinics- AA, AAA, Majors (Boston Common) Mondays 4:30-6pm ------------------------------------ Red Sox Rookie League (Boston Common) 4yrs Tue - 4:15-5:00pm Start: April 4th End: May 23rd ------------------------------------ Tee Ball (Boston Common & Teddy Ebersol Fields) 5-6yrs Tue - 5:15-6:00pm Sat - 11:00-11:45am Start: April 4th End: June 3rd ------------------------------------ AA Baseball (Teddy Ebersol Fields) 7-8yrs Fri - 4:30-5:30pm Sat - 12:00-1:00pm Start: April 7th End: June 10th ------------------------------------ AAA Baseball (Teddy Ebersol Fields) 9-10yrs Wed - 5:15-6:15pm Sat - 9:00-11:00am Start: April 5th End: June 10th ------------------------------------ Majors Baseball (Boston Common 11-13yrs Wed - 5:00-7:00pm Sat - 9:00-11am Start: April 3rd End: June 24th Hill House is seeking enthusiastic and energetic coaches to help lead or assist with each team for practices and game days. Prior experience working with children is a plus, and only starting to intermediate baseball knowledge is needed! A new Coaches Clinic and training pre-season can be offered. Season Dates Our spring season runs from the first week of April through mid-June. Our leagues will not meet on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Program Location Our programming is predominantly run on the Teddy Ebersol Red Sox Fields located on Esplanade as well as on Boston Common. Most programs will be set the Beacon Hill area where we are based. Organization Hill House is a nonprofit community center located on Beacon Hill that serves Boston’s diverse downtown neighborhoods. Hill House has truly become the 'backyard in the city’ for thousands of families. Hill House is one of the most successful community centers in the area and one of the fastest growing. This is an opportunity for an enterprising individual to help shape that growth while respecting and leveraging Hill House’s strong history. Our Mission The mission of Hill House is to provide programs, services and activities to meet the diverse social, educational, cultural and recreational needs of individuals and families residing in Boston’s downtown neighborhoods. Through quality programs, collaborative partnerships and volunteer support, Hill House seeks to build and foster a strong sense of urban community and improve the quality of life for residents of all ages. Our Values COMMUNITY: Our commitment is to our community. We focus on the community wants & needs first. Our mission is to bring people together, and we do that by listening, responding, and ensuring an environment of warmth and welcoming. We are the connectivity that binds our neighbors, community, and the larger city. HAPPINESS & FUN: Promote happiness for our families, program participants, and our staff and volunteers to create a happy organization! We do this by infusing fun into all we do. We let our inner child and zest for life shine! ENRICHMENT: Provide high quality programming to support physical, mental, creative, social, and emotional growth. The center of every program is about building skills, enjoyment, and an enriching experience. INCLUSIVENESS: We strive to make our organization as inclusive, diverse, and accessible as possible and to make sure the opportunity provided in our programs is available to any who wish to participate. We reflect the diversity of what it means to live in our city. TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION: We are only as strong as the sum of our parts and that means no individual can do it alone. We emphasize teamwork on the fields, in the classroom, and in the office. We support each other, our community, and our mission.

  Date Posted: February 22, 2024

• Get On Board the Easterseals Massachusetts Boston Regional Board!

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

  Volunteer DESCRIPTION - Regional Board Member, Boston, Massachusetts The regional board of directors is made up of individuals who are willing to volunteer their time and skills to support the mission of Easterseals Massachusetts. ESMA 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 ESMA. Help to enhance ESMA's public profile and network within the Boston communities and business areas. Attend and participate at regional board meetings via Microsoft Teams on the second Monday of the month, from 6:30PM-7:30PM. Support the organization financially either through donations and/or through helping with fundraising activities. Create/implement one professional networking event in the Boston Massachusetts area. Serve on at least one sub-committee and attend meetings. Aide in making connections between the organization and your personal network to promote and grow ESMA's services in Boston Massachusetts. Actively recruit 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: February 22, 2024

• 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: February 20, 2024

• 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: February 20, 2024

• 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: February 20, 2024

• 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: February 20, 2024

• Compassus Hospice is looking for Headbands w/buttons for facemasks to attach to

  with Compassus Hospice
  Malden, Medford, RevereMalden, MA 02148
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  At Compassus Hospice, we care for people who have been given the prognosis of 6 months or less to live. Our patients live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and their own homes in the Revere, Medford/Malden area. It is our goal to provide the best quality of life at the end of life for our patients through a holistic, person-centered approach. If you like to sew, we could use your help. We are seeking donations of fabric headbands that have buttons on the side so facemasks can hook onto the buttons and not the wearer's ears. If you like to sew and would like to donate some of these, our nurses and aides would greatly appreciate it! Please email Kim Iannacci at kimberly.iannacci@compassus.com or call the office at 978 777-8222 for more information.

  Date Posted: February 19, 2024

• 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, but rather asking you to visit our website to see if we have an active chapter in your area and/or find out how to start a chapter in you area. 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: February 18, 2024

• Fight Food Waste and Food Insecurity: Be a Food Rescuer in Boston!

  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: February 15, 2024

• Call2Talk Call Taker- Volunteer Opportunity!

  with Call2Talk of The United Way of Tri-County
  46 Park Street4th floorFramingham, MA 01702
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Looking for compassionate listeners! Call2Talk is recruiting volunteer call-takers for our confidential mental health and emotional support call line that assists individuals and families through stressful times in their lives, helping the despondent,lonely and those who may be suicidal. Internship opportunities also available for both college & high school. Free preparation training provided. Flexible call taker shifts.

  Date Posted: February 15, 2024

• 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: February 15, 2024

• FSPP Publicity Committee

  with Friends of Spy Pond Park
  40 Pond Lane Spy Pond Park across from tot lotArlington, MA 02474
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Publicity Committee Member helps the Chair with the following tasks when needed: Write and post announcements of Workdays on event websites such as Arlington Patch, Arlington Advocate (wickedlocal.com), Your Arlington, the Boston Globe and especially on social media. Maintain and update a "Friends and Neighbors" list of email addresses. Send monthly advance notice of Workdays to the list, the events editor at the Arlington Advocate, and the "arlingtonlist" list serve. Write and solicit periodic publicity articles for submission to the FSPP newsletter and to the Arlington Advocate for special events and Team members post laminated newsletters publicity on bulletin boards.

  Date Posted: February 15, 2024

• Help Transform hearts and minds

  with World Unity, Inc.
  155 Dartmouth StEastern Bank Community RoomBoston, MA 02116
  Wed, March 27, 2024 - Wed, May 29, 2024

  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 2024 the Sun Poem has been promoted so far on 57 digital billboards in cities across the US to promote equality, diversity and inclusion by raising self-awareness through the poem and empower and inspire individuals through the arts, education and innovative ideas! 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: February 15, 2024

• Call2Talk Call Taker - Overnight

  with Call2Talk of The United Way of Tri-County
  46 Park Street4th floorFramingham, MA 01702
  Thu, February 15, 2024 - Wed, May 15, 2024

  Call2Talk is seeking Listeners for it's emotional support line during the overnight hours. Great for individuals who are already in the caring professions and work during the overnight hours other days of the week. Perfect way to keep routine and bio-rythyms in-sync. Overnight shifts can be half night or full night.

  Date Posted: February 15, 2024

• 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: February 4, 2024

• 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: February 2, 2024

• Wanted: A Few Good Men- Mentor a child in need or be a friend to an adult with disabilities

  with Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston
  BostonBoston, MA 02199
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Are you a man or know of a man who wants to make a BIG difference in another person's life? We have a great need for Men(21+) from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and religions as we have a long wait list of over 30 boys(6-18) in our Big/Little Program who are waiting for a mentor. We also have 25 adult men (18+) with disabilties in our Friend 2 Friend Adults with Disabilties Friendship program who are waiting for a friend. "Bigs" are volunteer mentors, (21+) who spend 2-4 hours, 2x/month (mostly on weekends), and make at least a one year commitment. Hang out with a Little Brother. Enjoy doing a favorite hobby or activity together. Or participate in a pre-planned agency sponsored activity with other BIGS/Littles. Match support by experienced clinical match specialists who are there to help the match succeed. Kids in our programs become eligible for summer camp and college scholarships! OR Volunteers (21+)can choose to be a Friend to an adult with disabilties and meet for a coffee, meal, or just hang out and talk. Friends meet just 1x/mo for a year and create their own schedules for any day of the week. Volunteering commitment is for at least one year. Match support by experienced clinical match specialists who are there to help the match succeed. We cover over 90 cities and towns in the Boston area so there are plenty of geographic opportunities. Come our way and get to know our Gem of an agency with the BIG heart! Join us in making the world a better place, one person at a time!

  Date Posted: February 1, 2024

• Volunteer with adults who have disabilities - Greater Boston.

  with Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston
  333 Nahanton Streetnewton, MA 02459
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  For volunteers, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters is the place to make an impact, forge new personal/professional connections and grow as a leader in the Greater Boston community. We are well-known for our pioneering one-to-one mentoring programs for kids/teens, but did you know we also operate two friendship programs for adults with disabilities? In our Friend 2 Friend community program, we introduce local adults who have disabilities - Jewish and non-Jewish - to a volunteer friend. Volunteers are Jewish and non-Jewish professionals, parents and grandparents who believe in innate human potential and one's capacity to achieve it with the right supports. Friend 2 Friend matches create their own schedules and get together once or twice per month for a few hours. They participate in activities they mutually enjoy (lunch, movies, hiking, biking, crafting!), and the agency sponsors match activities throughout the year (fun parties, sporting events, and the list goes on!) The other option is our MAGIC program where matches meet one designated evening per month at a preplanned group activities with other pairs of friends. Currently, over 50 adults are awaiting for a Friend. A year commitment is required. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRED.

  Date Posted: February 1, 2024

• Wanted: A Few Good Men

  with Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston
  North Shore BostonMarblehead, MA 01945
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  We have a great need for Volunteers in the North Shore area. "Bigs" are volunteer mentors, ages 21+, who commit to spend a few hours, a couple of times a month (mostly on weekends), hanging out with a Little. Enjoy a favorite hobby together or participate in a pre-planned outing with other match pairs: lunch, a Sox game, laser tag, or a trip to the ice cream store. North Shore Littles (6-18) are awaiting a match RIGHT NOW! Who mentored you? Pass it on. Mentor a child. The right volunteer will be a young man from any religion, ethnicity or background, between the ages of 21-75, who likes sports and would enjoy hanging out and doing activities with a "great kid." Matches meet twice a month for a couple of hours, mostly on the weekends, and make a year commitment. Match support is provided by Clinical Match Specialists.

  Date Posted: February 1, 2024

• Mentor Youth This Spring - Flexible Schedule (Dorchester)

  with Citizen Schools
  Dorchester Center, MA 02124
  Mon, February 26, 2024 - Fri, May 24, 2024

  Become a mentor for middle school students and empower them for future careers! How do mentors make an impact? Volunteer mentors join us in the classroom to support a new approach to teaching and learning - one that will help students to develop the skills to thrive in the 21st century economy. Mentors build trusting relationships with students that are critical for learning and growth, and collaborate with educators to deliver hands-on learning projects to students that transform classrooms into innovative learning communities. Mentors will commit to attending weekly classroom visits with students and are intentionally matched with students according to their skillsets, work experiences, classroom needs, and project needs. What will you do? Work with multiple small groups of students to develop and complete an experienced-based learning project. Provide insight into future careers by connecting project skills to learnings from your career and educational background. Support students' presentation skills, critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, and provide feedback on student’s work. Mentors work closely with Citizen Schools staff and teachers to mentor students along this hands-on learning journey. We match you with a classroom that meets your schedule! What is the commitment and training like? Volunteers commit to attend weekly, (1) hour-long classroom sessions; 4-8 classroom sessions in total Training/Support will be provided Citizen Schools is a national nonprofit organization, serving underserved students across the country. We believe that all students can thrive through hands-on learning and career mentors. Through our programs, we bring together students, teachers, administrators, industry visionaries, volunteers, and community based organizations to catalyze collaborative relationships. The result transforms education to prepare students with the skills they will need to succeed and be empowered for future career pathways.

  Date Posted: January 29, 2024

• Board Treasurer

  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. To apply for board membership, please contact MEDA's Board Chair at lbernstein@medainc.org 1320 Centre Street, Suite 101, Newton, MA 02459 phone: (617) 558-1881 www.medainc.org All meetings will be held virtually until otherwise notified.

  Date Posted: January 26, 2024

• 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 is upon us, 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: January 15, 2024

• Board Member, MA Chapter

  with Gift of Adoption Fund
  can be based anywhere in the Boston metro areaBoston, MA 02115
  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 $14.3 million to give 4,724 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: January 4, 2024

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

  with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Inc
  409 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA 02446
  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 Read the Lead Rescuer Manual 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!

  Date Posted: January 4, 2024

• 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: January 4, 2024

• Seeking Norfolk County Volunteers to Drive Veterans to Medical Appointments

  with NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
  614 High StreetDedham, MA 02027
  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. 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. Mileage reimbursement is available.

  Date Posted: April 25, 2024

• Become a Volunteer RSVP "Rides for Veterans" Driver (Randolph, Braintree, Quincy)

  with NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
  614 High Street16 Fencourt AveDedham, MA 02027
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Help Veterans in the Braintree/Randolph/Quincy area get to their medical appointments. Become a Norfolk County RSVP 'Rides for Veterans' Volunteer driver. Be part of this very gratifying program and make a huge difference to the local veteran community. Many veterans either do not drive, don't own a car or can't afford the cost of transportation to get to their medical appointments and are left to fend for themselves (often without much success). The 'Rides for Vets' program provides veterans with free rides to their appointments. Trips may be local or to a VA Hospital including Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury or Brockton. As demand for vet rides grows, so does the need for more RSVP volunteer drivers. Volunteers use their own vehicles and are provided with supplemental liability insurance and mileage reimbursement (@$.40/mile) 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. Requires a valid MA driver’s license, a reliable car and a CORI background check. Volunteers must be 55 and over to be considered for this RSVPV activity. Norfolk County RSVP(Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) is a community service program for volunteers who are 55 and over. We work with over thirty municipal, non-profit and healthcare organizations to recruit and match volunteers with programs that meet pressing community needs.

  Date Posted: April 25, 2024

• Meal Delivery to Homebound Elders in Brookline

  with NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
  307 Waverly Oaks RoadWaltham, MA 02452
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Springwell Elder Services is an essential part of the social safety net for thousands of older adults each year. They are currently seeking volunteer drivers to help deliver hot, fresh meals to vulnerable Seniors in the town of Brookline Shifts are typically two hours once per week Mondays - Fridays from 11AM - 1PM. Requirements: - a reliable car, current driver's license and a clean driving record - willingness and ability to observe CDC/WHO guidelines (masks, six feet, hand sanitizer) - wants to be of service to Seniors - 55 years old or older

  Date Posted: April 25, 2024

• MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR NEIGHBOR'S LIFE! Shop with an elderly, blind man in ROSLINDALE/DEDHAM!

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Roslindale, MA 02131
  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 volunteer to go grocery shopping with them at the Costco in Dedham and occasionally shop for clothes at the TJMaxx in Dedham. They would like to have volunteer help bimonthly. A car is needed for this volunteer role. They prefer that their volunteer is up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations. 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: April 24, 2024

• Rock Climb with a visually impaired neighbor in Arlington MA!

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Arlington, MA 02476
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  If you enjoy rock climbing and want to volunteer while doing a hobby you love, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! A visually impaired woman living in Arlington MA would like assistance in her rock climbing hobby. If the volunteer is belay certified that would be a bonus. The volunteer should be comfortable with dogs, as the consumer has a guide dog. Female preferred and up to date with COVID vaccinations. If the volunteer has a car and would be willing to assist the participant at the store every once a while as well, that would be very helpful as well. 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 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: April 24, 2024

• MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR NEIGHBOR'S LIFE! READ MAIL w/ neighbor who has low vision Boston!

  with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  Boston, MA 02110
  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 volunteer to assist with reading mail, paying bills and some shopping. The volunteer should have a car, and be willing to take the participant to the store every other week and switch off reading mail on other weeks. Volunteers should be up to date on their COVID vaccinations. Be reliable, compassionate and trustworthy! 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: April 24, 2024

• Volunteer Social Media Director

  with Children Across America
  9c Medway RoadSTE 208MilfordMilford, 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 looking for a Social Media Director to help us to grow and continue providing free services to underserved kids. We need someone with fresh and innovative ideas to promote our organization and our message. Expertise in devising and executing Social Media Strategies is critical. Most of our kids are first generation Americans and minorities who do not have access to the same resources other kids may have. We are trying to even the playing field and give these kids the same opportunity at a great education and a successful life as everyone else. We also have our Girls Love to Code Club, which is for young girls 4-9, to learn to block code, program and build VEX robotics. These girls increase their reading and math skills 3 fold on average by participating. Children Across America provides educational programming(STEM and STREAM), preventative healthcare, healthy lifestyles and coding to America's under served children. We provide educational equity. 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. Our newest location is in Avon/Brockton and next year we will open Dorchester. It is almost 100% volunteer organization and all of our services are provided free of charge. Children Across America - A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks. Call or text 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: April 2, 2024

• Volunteer Google Adwords manager for children's educational nonprofit

  with Children Across America
  9c Medway RoadSTE 208Milford, 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. At our core, reading comprehension and technology competencies are the focus of our programs. Are you passionate about helping under priviledged children get the best education and preventative healthcare possible? Do you have experience with Google Adwords? Put you skill set to work and help us give every child the tools they need to be the best they can be! Without money, its just a good idea! Children Across America is currently seeking a skilled, experienced and energetic Google Adwords project manager to work with our executive team to help advertise our free children's literacy and preventative healthcare programs. We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping America's children and is experienced with Google Adwords. We have the 10K monthly grant from Google adwords. Children Across America, a humanitarian organization, provides literacy and STEM programs to under-served children in the Metrowest Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut area. Our vision is to empower families and children in low-income communities through education. Our unique programs are focused on improving children’s literacy, drive educational excellence and develop healthy lifestyles. Children Across America main focus is Literacy and STEM programs. We are looking to take advantage of crowdfunding and the internet to raise much needed funds for our 100% volunteer organization. Our organization partners with local healthcare advocates, pediatricians, hospitals, libraries and school systems to ensure children get the full benefit of its programs. To learn more, please visit www.childrenacrossamerica.org or call 508-933-8915. If you are looking for an opportunity to have fun, build your resume, network and help children, please contact us immediately. Serious candidates only, you can definitely make your own schedule, we are extremely flexible. A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks.

  Date Posted: April 2, 2024

• Volunteer 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. You must live in the Massachusetts/RI area. 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: March 27, 2024

• Reiki Practitioners Wanted

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

  All Care Hospice is looking for certified Reiki practitioners to volunteer their time in offering comfort for our hospice patients. Reiki volunteers will be fully educated by All Care staff on the end of life process.

  Date Posted: March 25, 2024

• Vigil Volunteers- Close to home opportunities

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

  A vigil volunteer provides compassionate care to patients in their last 24 to 48 hours of life or who are actively transitioning to death. A vigil volunteer will be fully trained by the staff at All Care and be fully educated on the end of life process.

  Date Posted: March 25, 2024

• Administrative Volunteer for Bereavement Program

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

  Are you detail-oriented, computer savvy and looking to give back a few hours/week? Become an office volunteer in Lynn, MA. All Care Hospice is searching for a compassionate and understanding volunteer to provide administrative support to our bereavement program. No personal or professional experience with bereavement is necessary. Good communication skills and comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel and the Internet are needed.

  Date Posted: March 25, 2024

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

  with Lasagna Love
  Billerica, MA 01821
  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: March 21, 2024

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

  with Lasagna Love
  Weymouth, MA 02188
  It's Flexible! We'll work with your schedule

  Lasagna Love is a national 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: March 21, 2024

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

  with Lasagna Love
  Woburn, MA 01801
  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: March 21, 2024
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