Opportunities From: United Way of North Central Massachusetts Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Virtual Opportunity: Boost Your Community's Volunteer Engagement!

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Agency: Inspiring Service

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Agency: Inspiring Service

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help Organize, Move Shelving, Reimagine Our Facility for a More Efficient Workspace

Join us for a hands-on Volunteer Day to help make our workplace a more efficient and organized space. Together, we'll tackle key projects that will make a lasting impact on how we work and use our space.

Volunteers will help:

Organize excess inventory to streamline storage and improve access Rearrange and move shelving units to create a more functional layout Sort and separate recyclables, supporting our commitment to sustainability

This is a great opportunity to work as a team, make a visible difference, and help build a workspace that supports productivity, safety, and ease of use for everyone. Your efforts will enable The Great Exchange Program to make an even stronger impact on our customers, donors, and the environment.

Some heavy lifting may be required. Please be sure to wear comfortable close toed shoes (sneakers are best) and comfortable clothing you can move in.

Agency: The Great Exchange

Join us for a hands-on Volunteer Day to help make our workplace a more efficient and organized space. Together, we'll tackle key projects that will make a lasting impact on how we work and use our space.

Volunteers will help:

Organize excess inventory to streamline storage and improve access Rearrange and move shelving units to create a more functional layout Sort and separate recyclables, supporting our commitment to sustainability

This is a great opportunity to work as a team, make a visible difference, and help build a workspace that supports productivity, safety, and ease of use for everyone. Your efforts will enable The Great Exchange Program to make an even stronger impact on our customers, donors, and the environment.

Some heavy lifting may be required. Please be sure to wear comfortable close toed shoes (sneakers are best) and comfortable clothing you can move in.

Agency: The Great Exchange

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 19, 2025

Zip Code: 01434

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Website Designer/Manager

New vision Organization is a nonprofit organization Advocating for first-time Offenders of any offense in Massachusetts. In addition,  we Network with Advocates Nationwide in efforts to work in Solidarity to bring about consistency and positive changes in State Prisons around the country. 

NVO IS seeking a volunteer Website Designer and Manager to revise and expand our current website. Any interested party may contact the Founder/Director:

Leonna Abraham Brandao @ nvopres@verizon.net 



Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

New vision Organization is a nonprofit organization Advocating for first-time Offenders of any offense in Massachusetts. In addition,  we Network with Advocates Nationwide in efforts to work in Solidarity to bring about consistency and positive changes in State Prisons around the country. 

NVO IS seeking a volunteer Website Designer and Manager to revise and expand our current website. Any interested party may contact the Founder/Director:

Leonna Abraham Brandao @ nvopres@verizon.net 



Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Legal Researchers

New Vision Organization is recruiting volunteers with knowledge and experience in research in areas of Legal. ,l NVO seeks fair and honest probono lawyers for indigent incarcerated individuals seeking help with post-conviction, appeals, civil/human rights violations, medical malpractice, etc.  In addition to research, NVO seeks someone professional, who can be assertive, with the ability to make referrals on behalf of New Vision Organization's Clients. 

Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

New Vision Organization is recruiting volunteers with knowledge and experience in research in areas of Legal. ,l NVO seeks fair and honest probono lawyers for indigent incarcerated individuals seeking help with post-conviction, appeals, civil/human rights violations, medical malpractice, etc.  In addition to research, NVO seeks someone professional, who can be assertive, with the ability to make referrals on behalf of New Vision Organization's Clients. 

Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Probono Lawyer/s/ Law Students

New Vision Organization is seeking pro-bono Lawyer/s and Law Students to assist indigent incarcerated individuals of any any offense, in Massachusetts, serving Life/LWOP.

NVO is a nonprofit organization which promotes the well-being, human and civil rights and rehabilitative treatment of First-Time Offenders serving Life and Life Without Parole sentences.


Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

New Vision Organization is seeking pro-bono Lawyer/s and Law Students to assist indigent incarcerated individuals of any any offense, in Massachusetts, serving Life/LWOP.

NVO is a nonprofit organization which promotes the well-being, human and civil rights and rehabilitative treatment of First-Time Offenders serving Life and Life Without Parole sentences.


Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Law Students, Paralegals, Criminal Justice Advocates Majors

New Vision Organization seeks Volunteer Legal Advocates and Prisoner Outreach Workers to assist New Vision Organization's incarcerated clients with their legal matters pertaining to Human/Civil Rights Violations.

Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

New Vision Organization seeks Volunteer Legal Advocates and Prisoner Outreach Workers to assist New Vision Organization's incarcerated clients with their legal matters pertaining to Human/Civil Rights Violations.

Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Prisoner Outreach Advocates

New Vision Organization seeks Volunteer Prisoner Outreach Advocates as we network and work with other advocates to help the incarcerated First-Time Offenders of any offense.  In addition, to work with incarcerated clients who have initiated and established productive and beneficial programs and events that can be inclusive to everyone, to decrease and/or eliminate crime, promote the well-being, human and civil rights and rehabilitative treatment of First-time Offenders serving Life/LWOP. There are also many incarcerated individuals seeking help from probono lawyers, paralegals and law students to assist them, as well with their cases. As many individuals are indigent subsequent to exhausted funds paid out  to  previous Lawyers who were not acting in the client's best interests. 

Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

New Vision Organization seeks Volunteer Prisoner Outreach Advocates as we network and work with other advocates to help the incarcerated First-Time Offenders of any offense.  In addition, to work with incarcerated clients who have initiated and established productive and beneficial programs and events that can be inclusive to everyone, to decrease and/or eliminate crime, promote the well-being, human and civil rights and rehabilitative treatment of First-time Offenders serving Life/LWOP. There are also many incarcerated individuals seeking help from probono lawyers, paralegals and law students to assist them, as well with their cases. As many individuals are indigent subsequent to exhausted funds paid out  to  previous Lawyers who were not acting in the client's best interests. 

Agency: New Vision Organization, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Trail Stewardship Volunteers

North County Land Trust (NCLT) is looking for committed volunteers who can help monitor our trails and participate in trail stewardship work days.  Volunteer opportunities include walking the trails and performing light maintenance (clearing small sticks/branches from the trails) and letting NCLT know if larger issues arise (water flooding a trail/downed tree/etc.) on a monthly basis, participation in one-off stewardship work days including building or maintaining trails, native planting days, and trash cleanups, and assistance building kiosks, bridges, and other trail infrastructure. These volunteer positions are integral to maintaining safe, navigable trails and would help NCLT respond to more quickly to trail issues. Conservation Areas are located in Fitchburg, Templeton, Gardner, Ashburnham, Ashby, Westminster, Lunenburg, Princeton, Townsend, Winchendon, and Hubbardston, MA. 

A variety of opportunities are available, please reach out to us to learn more!


https://northcountylandtrust.org/volunteer/

Agency: North County Land Trust

North County Land Trust (NCLT) is looking for committed volunteers who can help monitor our trails and participate in trail stewardship work days.  Volunteer opportunities include walking the trails and performing light maintenance (clearing small sticks/branches from the trails) and letting NCLT know if larger issues arise (water flooding a trail/downed tree/etc.) on a monthly basis, participation in one-off stewardship work days including building or maintaining trails, native planting days, and trash cleanups, and assistance building kiosks, bridges, and other trail infrastructure. These volunteer positions are integral to maintaining safe, navigable trails and would help NCLT respond to more quickly to trail issues. Conservation Areas are located in Fitchburg, Templeton, Gardner, Ashburnham, Ashby, Westminster, Lunenburg, Princeton, Townsend, Winchendon, and Hubbardston, MA. 

A variety of opportunities are available, please reach out to us to learn more!


https://northcountylandtrust.org/volunteer/

Agency: North County Land Trust

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: ReStore Volunteer

If retail interests you, the HFHNCM ReStore could be the answer. We are seeking volunteers for regular weekly shifts at our store in Leominster. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, Tuesday to Saturday in a variety of positions - customer service, sales assistant, office assistant, warehouse clerk, driver's helper and special projects assistant. This is a great way to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity and have fun, too, all without swinging a hammer!

You can find out more about volunteering at the ReStore by visiting www.restorencm.org/volunteer.

Agency: Habitat For Humanity North Central Massachusetts

If retail interests you, the HFHNCM ReStore could be the answer. We are seeking volunteers for regular weekly shifts at our store in Leominster. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, Tuesday to Saturday in a variety of positions - customer service, sales assistant, office assistant, warehouse clerk, driver's helper and special projects assistant. This is a great way to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity and have fun, too, all without swinging a hammer!

You can find out more about volunteering at the ReStore by visiting www.restorencm.org/volunteer.

Agency: Habitat For Humanity North Central Massachusetts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Farming for Hunger Relief in Worcester County

Come join us at our farms in North Grafton, MA that support the hunger relief network in Worcester County.  We host drop in hours from May through September, Monday through Saturday 9:00am to Noon.  You can also register a group of 5-100 on our website. Come help us grow!

Agency: Community Harvest Project

Come join us at our farms in North Grafton, MA that support the hunger relief network in Worcester County.  We host drop in hours from May through September, Monday through Saturday 9:00am to Noon.  You can also register a group of 5-100 on our website. Come help us grow!

Agency: Community Harvest Project

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01536

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Make a friend. Make a difference. Be a MENTOR!!

LUK Inc. Mentoring Program matches caring community members with youth in the Central Massachusetts area. Mentors care about helping young people achieve their potential and discover their strengths. By sharing fun activities and exposing a youth to new experiences, a mentor encourages positive choices, promotes high self-esteem, supports academic achievement and introduces the youth to new ideas.

Community based mentors are able to meet their mentee's in person following CDC/agency guidelines, if all participants are in agreement. We are also accepting volunteer mentors who would like to build a mentoring relationship remotely.

Mentors receive training prior to being matched and are supported throughout their mentoring relationship. Mentoring Specialists suggest activities and help set goals for the mentee and mentor to work towards. 

Agency: LUK Mentoring

LUK Inc. Mentoring Program matches caring community members with youth in the Central Massachusetts area. Mentors care about helping young people achieve their potential and discover their strengths. By sharing fun activities and exposing a youth to new experiences, a mentor encourages positive choices, promotes high self-esteem, supports academic achievement and introduces the youth to new ideas.

Community based mentors are able to meet their mentee's in person following CDC/agency guidelines, if all participants are in agreement. We are also accepting volunteer mentors who would like to build a mentoring relationship remotely.

Mentors receive training prior to being matched and are supported throughout their mentoring relationship. Mentoring Specialists suggest activities and help set goals for the mentee and mentor to work towards. 

Agency: LUK Mentoring

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 01420

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mentoring Program Advisory Board

Serve as a member of the LUK Mentoring Advisory Board which meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Advisory Board members serve as a sounding board, offer ideas and expertise, give honest advice and contribute to the programs well being. Responsibilities include promoting and assisting with mentor and youth recruitment as well as two major fundraising events yearly. 

The Advisory Board will meet both in person and virtual

Agency: LUK Mentoring

Serve as a member of the LUK Mentoring Advisory Board which meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Advisory Board members serve as a sounding board, offer ideas and expertise, give honest advice and contribute to the programs well being. Responsibilities include promoting and assisting with mentor and youth recruitment as well as two major fundraising events yearly. 

The Advisory Board will meet both in person and virtual

Agency: LUK Mentoring

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 01420

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Aeroponic Tower Farming

Do you enjoy getting something all cleaned up and put to rights so it can operate smoothly? Do you like tinkering with mechanical things? Our aeroponic Tower Farm is looking for you!

Growing Places operates an indoor, 20-tower, aeroponic Tower Farm in the basement of its Leominster office building, where we grow herbs and greens for use in our produce distribution and processing programs.

Aeroponic growing, like hydroponic growing, does not use soil. Plant root systems are suspended in the air and the towers “rain” nutrient-amended water on them from above, using significantly fewer resources than hydroponic tanks or traditional in-ground growing. Our farm is entirely volunteer-run and in need of adult volunteers to assist with operations start to finish.

WHAT: harvesting, disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling 4-5 towers on a weekly basis WHO: volunteers able to perform physical tasks, such as scrubbing, lifting up to 15 pounds or using a stepstool, and who enjoy a calm working environment WHEN: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if weekly tasks are complete)

Agency: Growing Places

Do you enjoy getting something all cleaned up and put to rights so it can operate smoothly? Do you like tinkering with mechanical things? Our aeroponic Tower Farm is looking for you!

Growing Places operates an indoor, 20-tower, aeroponic Tower Farm in the basement of its Leominster office building, where we grow herbs and greens for use in our produce distribution and processing programs.

Aeroponic growing, like hydroponic growing, does not use soil. Plant root systems are suspended in the air and the towers “rain” nutrient-amended water on them from above, using significantly fewer resources than hydroponic tanks or traditional in-ground growing. Our farm is entirely volunteer-run and in need of adult volunteers to assist with operations start to finish.

WHAT: harvesting, disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling 4-5 towers on a weekly basis WHO: volunteers able to perform physical tasks, such as scrubbing, lifting up to 15 pounds or using a stepstool, and who enjoy a calm working environment WHEN: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (or earlier if weekly tasks are complete)

Agency: Growing Places

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Farm work - landscaping - trail work

Sholan Farms is a one of a kind orchard and farm. We rely on the help of volunteers to perform farm work. The work takes place throughout the year and varies from rock picking, pruning, planting, gardening, irrigation, tractor driving and harvesting.

 

If interested in volunteering to help around the farm, please respond to this opportunity so we can create a time that works for you to help!

Agency: FRIENDS OF SHOLAN FARMS

Sholan Farms is a one of a kind orchard and farm. We rely on the help of volunteers to perform farm work. The work takes place throughout the year and varies from rock picking, pruning, planting, gardening, irrigation, tractor driving and harvesting.

 

If interested in volunteering to help around the farm, please respond to this opportunity so we can create a time that works for you to help!

Agency: FRIENDS OF SHOLAN FARMS

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: FARM WORK

SHOLAN FARMS IS A COMMUNITY OWNED FARM. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH MAINTAINING, PLANTING, PRUNING, CONSTRUCTION, HARVESTING, LANDSCAPING AND TRAIL WORK. 3 Miles from the Center of Leominster

Agency: FRIENDS OF SHOLAN FARMS

SHOLAN FARMS IS A COMMUNITY OWNED FARM. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH MAINTAINING, PLANTING, PRUNING, CONSTRUCTION, HARVESTING, LANDSCAPING AND TRAIL WORK. 3 Miles from the Center of Leominster

Agency: FRIENDS OF SHOLAN FARMS

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pruning

Sholan Farms is a one of a kind orchard and farm. We rely on the help of volunteers to perform farm work. The work takes place throughout the year and varies from rock picking, pruning, planting, gardening, irrigation, tractor driving and harvesting.

 

If interested in volunteering to help around the farm, please respond to this opportunity so we can create a time that works for you to help!

Agency: FRIENDS OF SHOLAN FARMS

Sholan Farms is a one of a kind orchard and farm. We rely on the help of volunteers to perform farm work. The work takes place throughout the year and varies from rock picking, pruning, planting, gardening, irrigation, tractor driving and harvesting.

 

If interested in volunteering to help around the farm, please respond to this opportunity so we can create a time that works for you to help!

Agency: FRIENDS OF SHOLAN FARMS

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Farmstand Volunteers

Farmstand - July - December

This is a terrific opportunity to work in a retail environment and sell healthy apples. The farmstand is open from July through December. We are open 7 days a week and can use help every day. With 10 hours of volunteer time you are entitled to 50% discount on apples and more.  Sholan Farms is  3 Miles from the Center of Leominster

Agency: FRIENDS OF SHOLAN FARMS

Farmstand - July - December

This is a terrific opportunity to work in a retail environment and sell healthy apples. The farmstand is open from July through December. We are open 7 days a week and can use help every day. With 10 hours of volunteer time you are entitled to 50% discount on apples and more.  Sholan Farms is  3 Miles from the Center of Leominster

Agency: FRIENDS OF SHOLAN FARMS

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Produce Packing Team

Fresh Boxes of produce are on the move! Can you help us pack?

Growing Places is launching a new program! The Fresh Box program is packing boxes of fresh, local produce for  families and individuals in need in North Central MA. Once packed, they're on the move to our emergency food assistance partners, like Ginny's Helping Hand and the Gardner CAC, who will distribute them to the community.

We are looking for small groups of 2-3 adults and/or youth aged 14+ to help us pack the produce. This is a great opportunity to see up close how our local, NCMA food system works!

WHEN: On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, for 3-hour shifts, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and/or 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., one-time or recurring opportunities available all season

WHAT: This is a physical opportunity! Together, we will carry boxes and bags of produce up to 25lbs. from refrigeration to our packing tables, pack boxes assembly-line-style, and then move the packed boxes back into refrigeration. We have rolling carts to assist.

WHERE: Indoors at our warehouse at the Doyle Estate in Leominster

Note: We ask everyone to wear closed-toe shoes for food and personal safety. Restrooms are available on site and can be reached up a small flight of steps. We recommend wearing casual, layered clothing for your comfort.

Pack a Fresh Box; move local food forward!

Agency: Growing Places

Fresh Boxes of produce are on the move! Can you help us pack?

Growing Places is launching a new program! The Fresh Box program is packing boxes of fresh, local produce for  families and individuals in need in North Central MA. Once packed, they're on the move to our emergency food assistance partners, like Ginny's Helping Hand and the Gardner CAC, who will distribute them to the community.

We are looking for small groups of 2-3 adults and/or youth aged 14+ to help us pack the produce. This is a great opportunity to see up close how our local, NCMA food system works!

WHEN: On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, for 3-hour shifts, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and/or 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., one-time or recurring opportunities available all season

WHAT: This is a physical opportunity! Together, we will carry boxes and bags of produce up to 25lbs. from refrigeration to our packing tables, pack boxes assembly-line-style, and then move the packed boxes back into refrigeration. We have rolling carts to assist.

WHERE: Indoors at our warehouse at the Doyle Estate in Leominster

Note: We ask everyone to wear closed-toe shoes for food and personal safety. Restrooms are available on site and can be reached up a small flight of steps. We recommend wearing casual, layered clothing for your comfort.

Pack a Fresh Box; move local food forward!

Agency: Growing Places

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Site-based Youth Mentoring

The LUK Mentoring Program seeks adults 18 years and older to be a positive role model for a local youth at a specific site (Plumley Village or Great Brook Valley in Worcester). Volunteer mentors spend one hour per week doing a variety of activities offered on site, which may include academic help.

Matches are currently meeting in person following CDC, agency and program site guidelines. 

These mentoring relationships meet during the academic year. Mentors are trained prior to being matched to a mentee and are supported by mentoring staff throughout the mentoring relationship. 

Agency: LUK Mentoring

The LUK Mentoring Program seeks adults 18 years and older to be a positive role model for a local youth at a specific site (Plumley Village or Great Brook Valley in Worcester). Volunteer mentors spend one hour per week doing a variety of activities offered on site, which may include academic help.

Matches are currently meeting in person following CDC, agency and program site guidelines. 

These mentoring relationships meet during the academic year. Mentors are trained prior to being matched to a mentee and are supported by mentoring staff throughout the mentoring relationship. 

Agency: LUK Mentoring

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 01608

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Clothes Closet Organizing

We need volunteers to go through clothes that have been donated and sort/organize them to allow community members to obtain free clothes. This includes emptying donated bags, going through the bags, checking clothes for wearability, putting clothes not suitable to share forward into bags that will go to a recycling company, and hanging clothes and organizing by type/size/color.

The clothes closet is open every Tuesday from 9:30am - 11:30 am and Saturday from 5pm - 7pm.

We are also doing a holiday sale the Saturday after Thanksgiving and some other days in December. If someone is interested, please reach out to us!

For questions or more info, please contact Sandy Stevens at info@teo-ma.org.

Agency: Townsend Ecumenical Outreach

We need volunteers to go through clothes that have been donated and sort/organize them to allow community members to obtain free clothes. This includes emptying donated bags, going through the bags, checking clothes for wearability, putting clothes not suitable to share forward into bags that will go to a recycling company, and hanging clothes and organizing by type/size/color.

The clothes closet is open every Tuesday from 9:30am - 11:30 am and Saturday from 5pm - 7pm.

We are also doing a holiday sale the Saturday after Thanksgiving and some other days in December. If someone is interested, please reach out to us!

For questions or more info, please contact Sandy Stevens at info@teo-ma.org.

Agency: Townsend Ecumenical Outreach

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01474

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: J.U.M.P Committee Leader Needed For Marketing & Project Management for Annual Fundraiser

J.U.M.P. (Just Understand My Potential) is a 501 (c)(3) youth development nonprofit that builds resilient leaders and responsible community members through adventure based, experiential learning in an outdoor setting. Youth are encouraged to challenge themselves in new experiences facilitated by caring adult mentors.

In addition to grant writing and solicitation of donations, JUMP needs an annual fundraiser to raise community awareness of our work, build camaraderie among our staff and those we serve while raising money to further our mission. The Executive Director has a concept and is looking for a committee lead with Marketing and Project Management skills to work with our youth channel partner(s) to develop this concept into an event in 2023 with the goal of revenue generation by 2024.

For further information, please contact: Bill Spacciapoli (Executive Director)

Email: billspacciapoli@gmail.com

https://jumpinc.org/

Agency: J.U.M.P.

J.U.M.P. (Just Understand My Potential) is a 501 (c)(3) youth development nonprofit that builds resilient leaders and responsible community members through adventure based, experiential learning in an outdoor setting. Youth are encouraged to challenge themselves in new experiences facilitated by caring adult mentors.

In addition to grant writing and solicitation of donations, JUMP needs an annual fundraiser to raise community awareness of our work, build camaraderie among our staff and those we serve while raising money to further our mission. The Executive Director has a concept and is looking for a committee lead with Marketing and Project Management skills to work with our youth channel partner(s) to develop this concept into an event in 2023 with the goal of revenue generation by 2024.

For further information, please contact: Bill Spacciapoli (Executive Director)

Email: billspacciapoli@gmail.com

https://jumpinc.org/

Agency: J.U.M.P.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01451

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: J.U.M.P Committee Leader Needed For Marketing & Outreach for "Donate a Destination" Program

J.U.M.P. (Just Understand My Potential) is a 501 (c)(3) youth development nonprofit that builds resilient leaders and responsible community members through adventure based, experiential learning in an outdoor setting. Youth are encouraged to challenge themselves in new experiences facilitated by caring adult mentors.

Need/Goal: Destination fees, transportation, and food, are the costs that dominate our trips. Beyond traditional marketed destinations there is an untapped market comprised of successful adults and families that have vacation or 2nd homes and while not ready or able to commit to ongoing support, would relish the opportunity to open their property for a small group of youth to enjoy a weekend getaway to a unique destination. A committee lead is needed to create a marketing and outreach program around this concept.

Enablers Owners of vacation homes, 2nd homes, or rustic getaways/properties

For further information, please contact: Bill Spacciapoli (Executive Director)

Email: billspacciapoli@gmail.com

https://jumpinc.org/

Agency: J.U.M.P.

J.U.M.P. (Just Understand My Potential) is a 501 (c)(3) youth development nonprofit that builds resilient leaders and responsible community members through adventure based, experiential learning in an outdoor setting. Youth are encouraged to challenge themselves in new experiences facilitated by caring adult mentors.

Need/Goal: Destination fees, transportation, and food, are the costs that dominate our trips. Beyond traditional marketed destinations there is an untapped market comprised of successful adults and families that have vacation or 2nd homes and while not ready or able to commit to ongoing support, would relish the opportunity to open their property for a small group of youth to enjoy a weekend getaway to a unique destination. A committee lead is needed to create a marketing and outreach program around this concept.

Enablers Owners of vacation homes, 2nd homes, or rustic getaways/properties

For further information, please contact: Bill Spacciapoli (Executive Director)

Email: billspacciapoli@gmail.com

https://jumpinc.org/

Agency: J.U.M.P.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01451

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: J.U.M.P Committee Leader Needed for STEAM (STEM) Partnership Development & Integration

J.U.M.P. (Just Understand My Potential) is a 501 (c)(3) youth development nonprofit that builds resilient leaders and responsible community members through adventure based, experiential learning in an outdoor setting. Youth are encouraged to challenge themselves in new experiences facilitated by caring adult mentors.

Youth need to experience the benefits of the outdoors and gain exposure to self-paced educational programming that is interactive in nature, sparks their curiosity, and helps them envision what is possible for their own future. A committee lead is needed to move the process forward so that content can be integrated with the public school curriculum with the goal of youth being able to get credit for curriculum mastery. This would be a public / private partnership.

Enablers Principals, Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers & Educators After school program directors Other

For further information, please contact: Bill Spacciapoli (Executive Director)

Email: billspacciapoli@gmail.com

https://jumpinc.org/

Agency: J.U.M.P.

J.U.M.P. (Just Understand My Potential) is a 501 (c)(3) youth development nonprofit that builds resilient leaders and responsible community members through adventure based, experiential learning in an outdoor setting. Youth are encouraged to challenge themselves in new experiences facilitated by caring adult mentors.

Youth need to experience the benefits of the outdoors and gain exposure to self-paced educational programming that is interactive in nature, sparks their curiosity, and helps them envision what is possible for their own future. A committee lead is needed to move the process forward so that content can be integrated with the public school curriculum with the goal of youth being able to get credit for curriculum mastery. This would be a public / private partnership.

Enablers Principals, Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers & Educators After school program directors Other

For further information, please contact: Bill Spacciapoli (Executive Director)

Email: billspacciapoli@gmail.com

https://jumpinc.org/

Agency: J.U.M.P.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01451

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help Provide Activities and Events for the Elderly

We need volunteers who can help facilitate events and activities for elderly residents at Fitchburg Housing Authority locations (50 Day St. and 54 Wallace Ave). Some examples include:

Providing skill-building workshops (i.e. parenting, career related, budgeting/debt management, assertiveness, grief management, cooking, etc.). Facilitating weekly coffee hours and resident networking groups. Facilitating social activities (coffees, potlucks, card games, chess and checkers). Raising funds for activities.  Facilitating hobby groups (knitting, crocheting, sewing, scrap booking, crafts, holiday decorations, etc.).  Facilitating self-help and support groups.

For more information, please contact Marites MacLean, Elderly Resident Service Coordinator, at mmaclean@fitchburgha.org.

Agency: Fitchburg Housing Authority

We need volunteers who can help facilitate events and activities for elderly residents at Fitchburg Housing Authority locations (50 Day St. and 54 Wallace Ave). Some examples include:

Providing skill-building workshops (i.e. parenting, career related, budgeting/debt management, assertiveness, grief management, cooking, etc.). Facilitating weekly coffee hours and resident networking groups. Facilitating social activities (coffees, potlucks, card games, chess and checkers). Raising funds for activities.  Facilitating hobby groups (knitting, crocheting, sewing, scrap booking, crafts, holiday decorations, etc.).  Facilitating self-help and support groups.

For more information, please contact Marites MacLean, Elderly Resident Service Coordinator, at mmaclean@fitchburgha.org.

Agency: Fitchburg Housing Authority

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01420

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be a "Voice" for Residents at Minuteman Senior Services in Bedford.

Minuteman Senior Services is seeking volunteers to become Money Management Bill Payers in Boxboro. The volunteer bill payer provides ongoing direct service to low-income clients who are disabled or elderly by making visits to the client’s home on a regular basis, assisting the client in the preparation of checks from a designated account to pay monthly bills and properly maintaining the check register. The volunteer is not expected or authorized to sign checks or manage any other assets except for the designated checking account. The Money Management volunteer is asked to contribute up to eight hours monthly and a one-year renewable commitment once we match the volunteer with a client.

Agency: Minuteman Senior Services

Minuteman Senior Services is seeking volunteers to become Money Management Bill Payers in Boxboro. The volunteer bill payer provides ongoing direct service to low-income clients who are disabled or elderly by making visits to the client’s home on a regular basis, assisting the client in the preparation of checks from a designated account to pay monthly bills and properly maintaining the check register. The volunteer is not expected or authorized to sign checks or manage any other assets except for the designated checking account. The Money Management volunteer is asked to contribute up to eight hours monthly and a one-year renewable commitment once we match the volunteer with a client.

Agency: Minuteman Senior Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01730

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adult Literacy or ESOL Tutors

LVMA volunteers help adults acquire the literacy and English language skills that empower them to realize their goals. By improving their basic skills through tutoring, adults are better able to meet life's challenges, be self-sufficient, provide for their families, help their children with homework, read a daily newspaper, enjoy more independence and gain self-confidence.

Our volunteers attend a 2-hour orientation and an 18-hour training before being matched with a student. We ask volunteers to commit to tutoring this student for 2 hours per week for 9 to 12 months. During this time you come to understand the student's strengths and the particular challenges they face, so that you can shape  the lessons to match their needs and goals. Our tutors and students also develop close-knit relationships. LVMont’s professional staff provides ongoing support and sponsors activities to help both the student and tutor succeed and achieve the student’s goals.

For more information, contact our office at info@lvmonta.org or call 978-343-8184.

 

 

Agency: Literacy Volunteers Of The Montachusett Area

LVMA volunteers help adults acquire the literacy and English language skills that empower them to realize their goals. By improving their basic skills through tutoring, adults are better able to meet life's challenges, be self-sufficient, provide for their families, help their children with homework, read a daily newspaper, enjoy more independence and gain self-confidence.

Our volunteers attend a 2-hour orientation and an 18-hour training before being matched with a student. We ask volunteers to commit to tutoring this student for 2 hours per week for 9 to 12 months. During this time you come to understand the student's strengths and the particular challenges they face, so that you can shape  the lessons to match their needs and goals. Our tutors and students also develop close-knit relationships. LVMont’s professional staff provides ongoing support and sponsors activities to help both the student and tutor succeed and achieve the student’s goals.

For more information, contact our office at info@lvmonta.org or call 978-343-8184.

 

 

Agency: Literacy Volunteers Of The Montachusett Area

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01420

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Board Member

Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area

Board Member Job Description

 

 

Summary:                   The Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area Board of Directors is an entity which governs the affairs of Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area, a private, nonprofit organization that provides free, private, individualized, and confidential tutoring in basic reading, writing, and English to adult Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL.) Board officers and members are elected at the Annual Meeting.

 

Responsibilities:         1. Responsible for long-range and strategic planning, resource development, financial oversight, policy development, maintaining legal affairs, and board development.

Active participation is the highest priority. Must attend at least two-thirds of the monthly Board meetings. Attendance at special events such as the annual meeting, fundraising or recognition events is also expected. Participate in at least one committee (executive, nominating, board development, fundraising and publicity.) Within financial means, make an annual financial contribution to the organization.

 

Qualifications:            1. Committed, enthusiastic, and willing to participate in the development and growth of the organization.

Ability to work as part of the team and with a diverse group of tutors and students. Interest in adult literacy, and sensitivity to students and volunteers. Ability to provide expertise in at least one area needed by the organization, e.g. public relations, fund-raising, financial management, electronic media management.

To apply, please send an letter of interest and a resume to our office at info@lvmonta.org or P.O. Box 7197, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Agency: Literacy Volunteers Of The Montachusett Area

Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area

Board Member Job Description

 

 

Summary:                   The Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area Board of Directors is an entity which governs the affairs of Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area, a private, nonprofit organization that provides free, private, individualized, and confidential tutoring in basic reading, writing, and English to adult Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL.) Board officers and members are elected at the Annual Meeting.

 

Responsibilities:         1. Responsible for long-range and strategic planning, resource development, financial oversight, policy development, maintaining legal affairs, and board development.

Active participation is the highest priority. Must attend at least two-thirds of the monthly Board meetings. Attendance at special events such as the annual meeting, fundraising or recognition events is also expected. Participate in at least one committee (executive, nominating, board development, fundraising and publicity.) Within financial means, make an annual financial contribution to the organization.

 

Qualifications:            1. Committed, enthusiastic, and willing to participate in the development and growth of the organization.

Ability to work as part of the team and with a diverse group of tutors and students. Interest in adult literacy, and sensitivity to students and volunteers. Ability to provide expertise in at least one area needed by the organization, e.g. public relations, fund-raising, financial management, electronic media management.

To apply, please send an letter of interest and a resume to our office at info@lvmonta.org or P.O. Box 7197, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Agency: Literacy Volunteers Of The Montachusett Area

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01420

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bill Payer Volunteers Wanted

For some, managing money and staying on top of paperwork, becomes increasingly difficult with age.  Bill payer volunteers assist elders and adults with disabilities in their home by sorting mail, organizing bills and writing checks. Volunteers provide basic budgeting and checkbook reconciliation services, while elders remain in control of their finances and retain check signing capacity. Volunteers offer critical support to those in need and can enable a vulnerable adult to stay living independently in the community.  Bill payers receive on-going training and support.

 

Volunteers are trained, insured and supervised by the Money Management Program Office.

 

Agency: Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts

For some, managing money and staying on top of paperwork, becomes increasingly difficult with age.  Bill payer volunteers assist elders and adults with disabilities in their home by sorting mail, organizing bills and writing checks. Volunteers provide basic budgeting and checkbook reconciliation services, while elders remain in control of their finances and retain check signing capacity. Volunteers offer critical support to those in need and can enable a vulnerable adult to stay living independently in the community.  Bill payers receive on-going training and support.

 

Volunteers are trained, insured and supervised by the Money Management Program Office.

 

Agency: Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Monday and Friday morning volunteers needed

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are in need of volunteers Monday and Friday mornings, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., to help with cleaning and housekeeping duties. If you can help, please fill out the volunteer form on our website and let us know your availability.

Agency: Pat Brody Shelter For Cats

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are in need of volunteers Monday and Friday mornings, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., to help with cleaning and housekeeping duties. If you can help, please fill out the volunteer form on our website and let us know your availability.

Agency: Pat Brody Shelter For Cats

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01462

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Co-Director

Now in our 3rd season, Ayer’s vibrant community garden seeks a volunteer to work closely with the director & executive committee managing garden operations.

Working as part of a small team, the Ayer Community Garden Volunteer Co-Director will help nurture the community garden, fostering it to be a beautiful learning, growing space for all who use it. This position assists in the stewardship and operations of our gardens ensuring that they are welcoming, functional places for our gardeners to grow.

Ayer Community Garden is a fully volunteer run community project. Up to 26 gardeners have plots. Several of our plots are dedicated for donations to local food bank.

This would be a 4-10 hour per week commitment, with flexible hours.  Included will be a variety of office and manual tasks, which may include**:

Bookkeeping Supply inventory Monitor conditions in and around the garden area Help with fundraising Grant writing and fund development

 

**Most assigned tasks based on applicant’s skills and interest

The Community Garden Volunteer Co-Director will be a vital link between community garden, gardeners, and the resources available to them.  In addition to getting your own FREE garden plot, you'll have the opportunity to listen to and help gardeners establish and reach their goals.

Agency: Ayer Community Garden

Now in our 3rd season, Ayer’s vibrant community garden seeks a volunteer to work closely with the director & executive committee managing garden operations.

Working as part of a small team, the Ayer Community Garden Volunteer Co-Director will help nurture the community garden, fostering it to be a beautiful learning, growing space for all who use it. This position assists in the stewardship and operations of our gardens ensuring that they are welcoming, functional places for our gardeners to grow.

Ayer Community Garden is a fully volunteer run community project. Up to 26 gardeners have plots. Several of our plots are dedicated for donations to local food bank.

This would be a 4-10 hour per week commitment, with flexible hours.  Included will be a variety of office and manual tasks, which may include**:

Bookkeeping Supply inventory Monitor conditions in and around the garden area Help with fundraising Grant writing and fund development

 

**Most assigned tasks based on applicant’s skills and interest

The Community Garden Volunteer Co-Director will be a vital link between community garden, gardeners, and the resources available to them.  In addition to getting your own FREE garden plot, you'll have the opportunity to listen to and help gardeners establish and reach their goals.

Agency: Ayer Community Garden

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01432

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Seasonal Readiness Volunteers

The Red The Red Cross still needs thousands more volunteers across the country – and hundreds more right here in Massachusetts – to provide shelter support, feeding, and care for thousands left without anywhere else to turn thanks to back-to-back natural disasters including the Oregon and California wildfires, Hurricanes Sally and Laura, and the Midwest Derecho.

Some of these disasters have moved out of the news cycle – but the Red Cross will be in those communities for weeks and months to come. Can’t wait that long to get started?

Call 508-213-8858 or email MAVolunteers@redcross.org to speak to someone sooner.

 

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

The Red The Red Cross still needs thousands more volunteers across the country – and hundreds more right here in Massachusetts – to provide shelter support, feeding, and care for thousands left without anywhere else to turn thanks to back-to-back natural disasters including the Oregon and California wildfires, Hurricanes Sally and Laura, and the Midwest Derecho.

Some of these disasters have moved out of the news cycle – but the Red Cross will be in those communities for weeks and months to come. Can’t wait that long to get started?

Call 508-213-8858 or email MAVolunteers@redcross.org to speak to someone sooner.

 

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Services: Recruiter - Digital Engangement

Maintain a digital presence with regularly scheduled updates for electronic recruiting portals. Create and post content
based on current volunteer needs utilizing a variety of electronic platforms.

Meet regularly with recruiting team to determine needs and priorities Research on-line portals to recruit from Maintain a list of websites and log-on information Regularly post current opportunities

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

Maintain a digital presence with regularly scheduled updates for electronic recruiting portals. Create and post content
based on current volunteer needs utilizing a variety of electronic platforms.

Meet regularly with recruiting team to determine needs and priorities Research on-line portals to recruit from Maintain a list of websites and log-on information Regularly post current opportunities

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Services: Nursing Network Regional Nurse Leader (RNL)

Volunteer Services: Nursing Network Regional Nurse Leader (RNL) Are you interested in learning about opportunities for nurses and health professional across all the American Red Cross Service lines?  Do you want to help other health professionals experience the satisfaction of volunteering? Are you willing to share your knowledge and enthusiasm and become part of the leadership team?  If so, the American Red Cross has the volunteer opportunity for you!  The Nursing Network Regional Nurse Leader.

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

Volunteer Services: Nursing Network Regional Nurse Leader (RNL) Are you interested in learning about opportunities for nurses and health professional across all the American Red Cross Service lines?  Do you want to help other health professionals experience the satisfaction of volunteering? Are you willing to share your knowledge and enthusiasm and become part of the leadership team?  If so, the American Red Cross has the volunteer opportunity for you!  The Nursing Network Regional Nurse Leader.

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01606

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Volunteer Leaders (CVLs)

Community Volunteer Leaders (CVLs) The Red Cross are looking for leaders to work closely with our Executive Director to leverage the resources of the Red Cross to alleviate human suffering in their communities.  

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

Community Volunteer Leaders (CVLs) The Red Cross are looking for leaders to work closely with our Executive Director to leverage the resources of the Red Cross to alleviate human suffering in their communities.  

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01606

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Blood Services: Blood Drive Donor Ambassador - Springfield Donation Center

Blood Services: Blood Drive Donor Ambassador - Springfield Donation Center Our blood service donor ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

Blood Services: Blood Drive Donor Ambassador - Springfield Donation Center Our blood service donor ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.

Agency: American Red Cross Of Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01606

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spanish translator to convert written documents from English to Spanish

United Way Youth Venture is looking for someone who can translate written documents from English to Spanish. Examples of these documents include a parent/guardian permission form and a student/Venture Team business plan. 

 

About the organization:

United Way Youth Venture encourages young people ages 8-22 to become Changemakers, inspiring them to initiate and create positive, lasting change in their communities. When young people learn early in life that they are powerful and capable of leading social change, they are more likely to continue to lead throughout their lives.

Changemaking projects are youth-created and youth-led. Students take something they are passionate about and address a community need, from building skate parks to starting tutoring clubs. Committed Changemakers can take the extra steps to launch a Venture and request start-up seed funding. All Changemakers learn the important skills of leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship and empathy as well as other valuable life skills.

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

United Way Youth Venture is looking for someone who can translate written documents from English to Spanish. Examples of these documents include a parent/guardian permission form and a student/Venture Team business plan. 

 

About the organization:

United Way Youth Venture encourages young people ages 8-22 to become Changemakers, inspiring them to initiate and create positive, lasting change in their communities. When young people learn early in life that they are powerful and capable of leading social change, they are more likely to continue to lead throughout their lives.

Changemaking projects are youth-created and youth-led. Students take something they are passionate about and address a community need, from building skate parks to starting tutoring clubs. Committed Changemakers can take the extra steps to launch a Venture and request start-up seed funding. All Changemakers learn the important skills of leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship and empathy as well as other valuable life skills.

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Foster Homes

our shelter is always in need of foster families to provide TLC, help with socializing animals that may be shy or need some basic training and manners or nurse a pet/s back to health so they can be adopted.

Our foster program saves hundreds of lives each year. Interested in fostering? Click here to email us or Print out the FOSTER FAMILY APPLICATION - mail it to the shelter OR fax to 978-422-8574 or email to staff@sterlingshelter.org 

Agency: Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling

our shelter is always in need of foster families to provide TLC, help with socializing animals that may be shy or need some basic training and manners or nurse a pet/s back to health so they can be adopted.

Our foster program saves hundreds of lives each year. Interested in fostering? Click here to email us or Print out the FOSTER FAMILY APPLICATION - mail it to the shelter OR fax to 978-422-8574 or email to staff@sterlingshelter.org 

Agency: Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01564

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shelter Volunteers

You don't have to open your wallet. Just your heart. Volunteering is a great way to improve the lives of our shelter pets, and we offer many ways for you to spend time with our animals. Quality time with shelter animals has a positive and long-lasting effect on their well-being. Show your compassion. Volunteer today! Our shelter always needs volunteers and here are just a few of the benefits of volunteering: You'll join a network of hundreds of people working to make the world safe and more humane for all animals. You'll make the jobs of everyone working for shelter animals a little easier by lending a hand and spreading the message of responsible pet ownership.  You will never find a more grateful and accepting comrade than an animal you have comforted. Make lots of new friends and not just the four legged kind. Volunteer Application Then email, fax or mail to us. Contact staff@sterlingshelter.org for details. *** Please note – due to insurance/liability volunteers wishing to volunteer IN the shelter must be 17+ years. For younger volunteers wishing to help our shelter/pets/programs please email staff@sterlingshelter.org – we DO have volunteer opportunities outside of the shelter.

FOR KIDS UNDER 17 years of age – we have some fun ways YOU can still help the shelter. Check out the ideas below – lots of fun ideas for kids and adults too!

KIDS FUNDRAISING IDEAS Scavenger hunt for Birthday Party or Kids Events

 

Agency: Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling

You don't have to open your wallet. Just your heart. Volunteering is a great way to improve the lives of our shelter pets, and we offer many ways for you to spend time with our animals. Quality time with shelter animals has a positive and long-lasting effect on their well-being. Show your compassion. Volunteer today! Our shelter always needs volunteers and here are just a few of the benefits of volunteering: You'll join a network of hundreds of people working to make the world safe and more humane for all animals. You'll make the jobs of everyone working for shelter animals a little easier by lending a hand and spreading the message of responsible pet ownership.  You will never find a more grateful and accepting comrade than an animal you have comforted. Make lots of new friends and not just the four legged kind. Volunteer Application Then email, fax or mail to us. Contact staff@sterlingshelter.org for details. *** Please note – due to insurance/liability volunteers wishing to volunteer IN the shelter must be 17+ years. For younger volunteers wishing to help our shelter/pets/programs please email staff@sterlingshelter.org – we DO have volunteer opportunities outside of the shelter.

FOR KIDS UNDER 17 years of age – we have some fun ways YOU can still help the shelter. Check out the ideas below – lots of fun ideas for kids and adults too!

KIDS FUNDRAISING IDEAS Scavenger hunt for Birthday Party or Kids Events

 

Agency: Animal Shelter Inc. of Sterling

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01564

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Visitors' Center Volunteer

We at the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association are looking for individuals to help us welcome travelers to the Johnny Appleseed Visitors' Center as they enter North Central Massachusetts. The Visitors’ Center located at 1000 Route 2 W Lancaster Massachusetts sees over 185,000 people a year and we are looking for friendly people to greet visitors at our info desk inside of the gift shop. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn more about the area! 

Your responsibilities will be, but are not limited to: 

Greeting everyone who enters the center Assist visitors with directions Recommendations to local restaurants, attractions, events, hotels, etc.  Help staff with gift shop upkeep  

Agency: Visit North Central Massachusetts - Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center

We at the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association are looking for individuals to help us welcome travelers to the Johnny Appleseed Visitors' Center as they enter North Central Massachusetts. The Visitors’ Center located at 1000 Route 2 W Lancaster Massachusetts sees over 185,000 people a year and we are looking for friendly people to greet visitors at our info desk inside of the gift shop. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn more about the area! 

Your responsibilities will be, but are not limited to: 

Greeting everyone who enters the center Assist visitors with directions Recommendations to local restaurants, attractions, events, hotels, etc.  Help staff with gift shop upkeep  

Agency: Visit North Central Massachusetts - Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01523

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Snack/Lunch Providers

Do you like the idea of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity but don't know a hammer from a nail? Spend some time in the kitchen making lunch and snacks for our corporate group construction volunteers. You'll be the most popular person on site! Join with friends, family, faith or civic group and prepare a simple lunch! This is a great way to support Habitat without having to use power tools and is truly appreciated.

Locations vary as listed below. Additional opportunities include providing snacks at local Habitat NCM events, such as home dedications and open houses.

 

Please register as a volunteer online here. All our opportunities are listed on this site, including catering. We keep in contact with our volunteers through e-mail, so volunteers will also be contacted via e-mail when catering opportunities arise.

 

We serve 25 communities in North Central Massachusetts: Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Maynard, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Townsend, Westminster.

Agency: Habitat For Humanity North Central Massachusetts

Do you like the idea of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity but don't know a hammer from a nail? Spend some time in the kitchen making lunch and snacks for our corporate group construction volunteers. You'll be the most popular person on site! Join with friends, family, faith or civic group and prepare a simple lunch! This is a great way to support Habitat without having to use power tools and is truly appreciated.

Locations vary as listed below. Additional opportunities include providing snacks at local Habitat NCM events, such as home dedications and open houses.

 

Please register as a volunteer online here. All our opportunities are listed on this site, including catering. We keep in contact with our volunteers through e-mail, so volunteers will also be contacted via e-mail when catering opportunities arise.

 

We serve 25 communities in North Central Massachusetts: Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Maynard, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Townsend, Westminster.

Agency: Habitat For Humanity North Central Massachusetts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01720

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Do you want to help youth make a difference in our communities? Become a Youth Venture Mentor

United Way Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of youth primarily between the ages of 10-22 to create lasting social change. To become a Venture Team, youth are required to complete an Action Plan, which is similar to a business plan. Venturers present their idea to a community panel, which determines whether the Team is ready to launch.

 

With over 100 UWYV Teams in existence and many more in the pipeline, students are always looking for community members to bring valuable expertise and guidance to their plan. In order for UWYV Teams to launch their Ventures, they are required to seek out support from a non-controlling adult mentor. This person will work with students to identify what their role will be how they may assist in their community project implementation.

 

UWYV Teams focus on several different areas; health, mental health, education, homelessness, advocacy, literacy, animal welfare, environmental issues, and many more! If you are interested in learning how you can assist in the development of the next generation of Changemakers, respond to this opportunity!!

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

United Way Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of youth primarily between the ages of 10-22 to create lasting social change. To become a Venture Team, youth are required to complete an Action Plan, which is similar to a business plan. Venturers present their idea to a community panel, which determines whether the Team is ready to launch.

 

With over 100 UWYV Teams in existence and many more in the pipeline, students are always looking for community members to bring valuable expertise and guidance to their plan. In order for UWYV Teams to launch their Ventures, they are required to seek out support from a non-controlling adult mentor. This person will work with students to identify what their role will be how they may assist in their community project implementation.

 

UWYV Teams focus on several different areas; health, mental health, education, homelessness, advocacy, literacy, animal welfare, environmental issues, and many more! If you are interested in learning how you can assist in the development of the next generation of Changemakers, respond to this opportunity!!

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 01440

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Construction - Help Build & Repair Homes

Do you want to help a family build their home? Working alongside one of our partner families and other volunteers, you can help build a simple, decent home and make the dream of home ownership a reality for a low-income family.

Locations vary and include Critical Home Repairs in our region.   Build days are Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. Construction experience is helpful but not necessary, as all tools and training will be provided by our construction manager and Crew Leaders. Please reply to this ad or sign-up now via our online schedule here.

 

We are currently rehabbing a vintage duplex in Acton.

Ashburnham build begins in April 2019 !

 

Critical Repairs include replacing roofs and windows, widening doors and adding ramps for wheelchair access, repairing siding, etc in partnership with homeowners in need.

We serve 25 communities in North Central Massachusetts: Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Maynard, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Townsend, Westminster.

Agency: Habitat For Humanity North Central Massachusetts

Do you want to help a family build their home? Working alongside one of our partner families and other volunteers, you can help build a simple, decent home and make the dream of home ownership a reality for a low-income family.

Locations vary and include Critical Home Repairs in our region.   Build days are Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. Construction experience is helpful but not necessary, as all tools and training will be provided by our construction manager and Crew Leaders. Please reply to this ad or sign-up now via our online schedule here.

 

We are currently rehabbing a vintage duplex in Acton.

Ashburnham build begins in April 2019 !

 

Critical Repairs include replacing roofs and windows, widening doors and adding ramps for wheelchair access, repairing siding, etc in partnership with homeowners in need.

We serve 25 communities in North Central Massachusetts: Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Maynard, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Townsend, Westminster.

Agency: Habitat For Humanity North Central Massachusetts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 01720

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office Assistance

We need regular help in our office located at 201 Great Road, Suite #301, Acton. Office hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday and you can set your own schedule. Register online here, and select from the list of available office shifts. Once you click "Register" you'll be asked to sign-up as a volunteer then click once more to confirm your shift.

If you don't see hours that suit you, please e-mail us with your best days & times and we'll work it out - help needed most days !!

 

With a variety of projects on the go all the time, we need help in lots of different ways. You can help with a little bit of everything, or focus on just one thing. There's something for everyone....

 

Grant Research and Writing

Social Media & Marketing Support

Online Research

Creating Powerpoint Presentations and Publisher Pamphlets & Designs

Telephone Contact

Data Input

Event Planning & Support

Craft-Oriented Projects

Sorting & Filing

Batch Mailing Preparation (e.g. Folding, Stuffing & Sorting Envelopes)

Even some vacuuming occasionally !!!

 

Agency: Habitat For Humanity North Central Massachusetts

We need regular help in our office located at 201 Great Road, Suite #301, Acton. Office hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday and you can set your own schedule. Register online here, and select from the list of available office shifts. Once you click "Register" you'll be asked to sign-up as a volunteer then click once more to confirm your shift.

If you don't see hours that suit you, please e-mail us with your best days & times and we'll work it out - help needed most days !!

 

With a variety of projects on the go all the time, we need help in lots of different ways. You can help with a little bit of everything, or focus on just one thing. There's something for everyone....

 

Grant Research and Writing

Social Media & Marketing Support

Online Research

Creating Powerpoint Presentations and Publisher Pamphlets & Designs

Telephone Contact

Data Input

Event Planning & Support

Craft-Oriented Projects

Sorting & Filing

Batch Mailing Preparation (e.g. Folding, Stuffing & Sorting Envelopes)

Even some vacuuming occasionally !!!

 

Agency: Habitat For Humanity North Central Massachusetts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 01720

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer to Support Families Facing Alzheimer’ in Your Community

Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s. Help the Alzheimer’s Association educate members of your community about the disease by becoming a Family Support Volunteer!

The Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter is training volunteers throughout both states to provide education and support to families facing Alzheimer’s disease. These Family Support Volunteers will present educational programs, organize social engagement events, and provide support services for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

The anticipated time commitment for this volunteer role is 16 hours per month. Scheduling is flexible. Extensive training and ongoing support is provided to Family Support Volunteers.

The ideal volunteer candidate will have personal or professional experience with dementia, strong communication and listening skills and the ability to be empathetic.

Agency: Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter

Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s. Help the Alzheimer’s Association educate members of your community about the disease by becoming a Family Support Volunteer!

The Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter is training volunteers throughout both states to provide education and support to families facing Alzheimer’s disease. These Family Support Volunteers will present educational programs, organize social engagement events, and provide support services for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

The anticipated time commitment for this volunteer role is 16 hours per month. Scheduling is flexible. Extensive training and ongoing support is provided to Family Support Volunteers.

The ideal volunteer candidate will have personal or professional experience with dementia, strong communication and listening skills and the ability to be empathetic.

Agency: Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Support Group Facilitator Volunteers Sought

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator Volunteers  (Central MA)

Do you have experience caring for a person with dementia? Do you enjoy facilitating group discussions? We are seeking Support Group Facilitators and Co-Facilitators in various Central Massachusetts locations.

Support Group Facilitators attend a full-day training program and should have the ability to commit to at least one year of service to the group. The ability to speak more than one language is a plus.

Facilitators receive ongoing education and regular meetings with Alzheimer’s Association staff. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a criminal background check.   Contact us to learn more!

Agency: Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator Volunteers  (Central MA)

Do you have experience caring for a person with dementia? Do you enjoy facilitating group discussions? We are seeking Support Group Facilitators and Co-Facilitators in various Central Massachusetts locations.

Support Group Facilitators attend a full-day training program and should have the ability to commit to at least one year of service to the group. The ability to speak more than one language is a plus.

Facilitators receive ongoing education and regular meetings with Alzheimer’s Association staff. Volunteers must be willing to undergo a criminal background check.   Contact us to learn more!

Agency: Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Advocate for Children in Foster Care - Become a CASA

Thank you for your interest in helping children in foster care! Our organization is made up of volunteers that seek to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care. They are trained to be the "eyes and the ears" for the judge who has to make a decision as to the "best interest" of the child.

If you can give just 6-8 hours a MONTH you can make a difference in the life of a child. 

We sure could use your help as there are so many children in foster care needing an advocate to speak on their behalf and help them get to the best "forever home" situation they possibly can.

You must be 21 but you also must have a heart for helping abused and neglected children in foster care. You will need to complete our training course as well as pass a background check.  Training is provided on a regular basis and we do our best to make the schedule very flexible to meet your  busy schedule.

Training is typically in our offices at 100 Grove Street, but we serve all of Worcester county so the child or children you advocate for may be right in your own community.  You do not have to come to our offices to do this role.  

Please contact us at 508-TRY-CASA x106  or go to www.thecasaproject.org to learn more.

 Thank you so much!  We look forward to hearing from you.

Agency: The CASA Project, Inc.

Thank you for your interest in helping children in foster care! Our organization is made up of volunteers that seek to advocate for the best interest of children in foster care. They are trained to be the "eyes and the ears" for the judge who has to make a decision as to the "best interest" of the child.

If you can give just 6-8 hours a MONTH you can make a difference in the life of a child. 

We sure could use your help as there are so many children in foster care needing an advocate to speak on their behalf and help them get to the best "forever home" situation they possibly can.

You must be 21 but you also must have a heart for helping abused and neglected children in foster care. You will need to complete our training course as well as pass a background check.  Training is provided on a regular basis and we do our best to make the schedule very flexible to meet your  busy schedule.

Training is typically in our offices at 100 Grove Street, but we serve all of Worcester county so the child or children you advocate for may be right in your own community.  You do not have to come to our offices to do this role.  

Please contact us at 508-TRY-CASA x106  or go to www.thecasaproject.org to learn more.

 Thank you so much!  We look forward to hearing from you.

Agency: The CASA Project, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 01605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Become a CASA Volunteer and help abused and neglected children

Thank you for looking at this opportunity!

If you have a heart for helping children in foster care, we would LOVE to hear from you.

CASA works with children that have been abused and/or neglected and are currently in the foster care system.You will be trained to become an advocate for the child(ren) on your case so that you can help the courts know what is in the best interest of the child in terms of helping them find a permanent "forever" home. You will be the "eyes and the ears" for the judge by visiting the child(ren) once a month. You will advocate for what would be best for the child in terms of their future placement, typically to be reunified with their biological parents or to find a new adoptive home.

This is such an important work and is rewarding both to see your impact on helping a child have a voice as well as to enrich your own life.

To take the first step in joining our volunteer team, please complete the short application which can be found here:

https://www.casaworcestercounty.org/volunteer-application-2

(copy and paste the above into your browser)

Please contact us today at 508-TRY-CASA x106, go to www.casaworcester.org, or email us.

Don't wait!

We would love to get you into our next training class as soon as possible!

Thanks so much!

Agency: The CASA Project, Inc.

Thank you for looking at this opportunity!

If you have a heart for helping children in foster care, we would LOVE to hear from you.

CASA works with children that have been abused and/or neglected and are currently in the foster care system.You will be trained to become an advocate for the child(ren) on your case so that you can help the courts know what is in the best interest of the child in terms of helping them find a permanent "forever" home. You will be the "eyes and the ears" for the judge by visiting the child(ren) once a month. You will advocate for what would be best for the child in terms of their future placement, typically to be reunified with their biological parents or to find a new adoptive home.

This is such an important work and is rewarding both to see your impact on helping a child have a voice as well as to enrich your own life.

To take the first step in joining our volunteer team, please complete the short application which can be found here:

https://www.casaworcestercounty.org/volunteer-application-2

(copy and paste the above into your browser)

Please contact us today at 508-TRY-CASA x106, go to www.casaworcester.org, or email us.

Don't wait!

We would love to get you into our next training class as soon as possible!

Thanks so much!

Agency: The CASA Project, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01605

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Intern at United Way Youth Venture!

Looking for a hands-on internship opportunity that provides real-world experience? Apply for an internship at UWYV!

The United Way Youth Venture program of North Central Massachusetts seeks talented and passionate interns to dedicate 10 hours a week to assist in the development and implementation of new and exciting initiatives within our organization. These interns will be valuable additions to our team of staff and volunteers who are working to inspire youth-led changemaking across North Central Massachusetts!

As a UWYV intern you will receive: 

Training/professional development opportunities Real-world experience & credentials that are valuable to future employers Potential for great professional references Exposure to the non-profit sector

 

About the organization:

United Way Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of youth primarily between the ages of 10-22 to create projects, or "Ventures," which inspire lasting social change. Across the nation, we help young people to use their interests and passions to address a problem in the community.

Ventures are completely youth-created and youth-led. Youth involved in UWYV take something that they are passionate about and address a need they see in their community, from building skate parks to starting tutoring clubs. Through the process of launching a Venture, young people learn the important skills of leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and empathy as well as other valuable life skills.

 

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

Looking for a hands-on internship opportunity that provides real-world experience? Apply for an internship at UWYV!

The United Way Youth Venture program of North Central Massachusetts seeks talented and passionate interns to dedicate 10 hours a week to assist in the development and implementation of new and exciting initiatives within our organization. These interns will be valuable additions to our team of staff and volunteers who are working to inspire youth-led changemaking across North Central Massachusetts!

As a UWYV intern you will receive: 

Training/professional development opportunities Real-world experience & credentials that are valuable to future employers Potential for great professional references Exposure to the non-profit sector

 

About the organization:

United Way Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of youth primarily between the ages of 10-22 to create projects, or "Ventures," which inspire lasting social change. Across the nation, we help young people to use their interests and passions to address a problem in the community.

Ventures are completely youth-created and youth-led. Youth involved in UWYV take something that they are passionate about and address a need they see in their community, from building skate parks to starting tutoring clubs. Through the process of launching a Venture, young people learn the important skills of leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and empathy as well as other valuable life skills.

 

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01440

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Communications Support Intern

Looking for a hands-on internship opportunity that provides real-world experience? Apply for our Communications Support Internship!

The United Way Youth Venture program of North Central Massachusetts seeks a talented and passionate intern to dedicate 10 hours a week to assist in the development and implementation of our new communications initiatives. This intern will be a valuable addition to our team of staff and volunteers who are working to inspire youth-led changemaking across North Central Massachusetts!

As a UWYV intern you will receive: 

Training/professional development opportunities Real-world experience & credentials that are valuable to future employers Potential for great professional references Exposure to the non-profit sector

 

About the organization:

United Way Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of youth primarily between the ages of 10-22 to create projects, or "Ventures," which inspire lasting social change. Across the nation, we help young people to use their interests and passions to address a problem in the community.

Ventures are completely youth-created and youth-led. Youth involved in UWYV take something that they are passionate about and address a need they see in their community, from building skate parks to starting tutoring clubs. Through the process of launching a Venture, young people learn the important skills of leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and empathy as well as other valuable life skills.

 

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

Looking for a hands-on internship opportunity that provides real-world experience? Apply for our Communications Support Internship!

The United Way Youth Venture program of North Central Massachusetts seeks a talented and passionate intern to dedicate 10 hours a week to assist in the development and implementation of our new communications initiatives. This intern will be a valuable addition to our team of staff and volunteers who are working to inspire youth-led changemaking across North Central Massachusetts!

As a UWYV intern you will receive: 

Training/professional development opportunities Real-world experience & credentials that are valuable to future employers Potential for great professional references Exposure to the non-profit sector

 

About the organization:

United Way Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of youth primarily between the ages of 10-22 to create projects, or "Ventures," which inspire lasting social change. Across the nation, we help young people to use their interests and passions to address a problem in the community.

Ventures are completely youth-created and youth-led. Youth involved in UWYV take something that they are passionate about and address a need they see in their community, from building skate parks to starting tutoring clubs. Through the process of launching a Venture, young people learn the important skills of leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and empathy as well as other valuable life skills.

 

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01440

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Eat - Play Games - Laugh - Have Fun

If you're looking to do something rewarding, meaningful and fun, then volunteering at the Beacon of Hope is the thing for you. We are looking for people to join our team of dedicated volunteers to help with our evening respite program for people with developmental disabilities. We need people to help prepare dinner, serve meals, interact with participants in various social activities such as a game of cards, arts and crafts projects, etc. Sharing your time with members of the Beacon of Hope is a priceless gift. Beacon of Hope is located up the street from the Leominster Public Library, Monument Square and City Hall. Nearby streets include Central St., Park St. and Mechanic St.

Agency: Beacon Of Hope Community Services

If you're looking to do something rewarding, meaningful and fun, then volunteering at the Beacon of Hope is the thing for you. We are looking for people to join our team of dedicated volunteers to help with our evening respite program for people with developmental disabilities. We need people to help prepare dinner, serve meals, interact with participants in various social activities such as a game of cards, arts and crafts projects, etc. Sharing your time with members of the Beacon of Hope is a priceless gift. Beacon of Hope is located up the street from the Leominster Public Library, Monument Square and City Hall. Nearby streets include Central St., Park St. and Mechanic St.

Agency: Beacon Of Hope Community Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Prepare & Deliver a Meal for a Family.

Prepare & deliver a meal

When a volunteer from a host congregation or civic group agrees to provide “a dinner meal” for the shelter it is a shelter critical assignment.  Our families rely on the dinner meal to arrive, prepared and hot at 5:30pm every evening. The meal volunteer purchases the ingredients and cooks the meal at their home, church or other location and delivers it to the shelter.  Oftentimes, salads and dessert is brought for the families.

 

Agency: North Star Family Services, Inc.

Prepare & deliver a meal

When a volunteer from a host congregation or civic group agrees to provide “a dinner meal” for the shelter it is a shelter critical assignment.  Our families rely on the dinner meal to arrive, prepared and hot at 5:30pm every evening. The meal volunteer purchases the ingredients and cooks the meal at their home, church or other location and delivers it to the shelter.  Oftentimes, salads and dessert is brought for the families.

 

Agency: North Star Family Services, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: After-School Homework Tutor

Volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster is a rewarding experience. Due to the support and dedication of nearly 100 volunteers annually, existing programs are strengthened, new programs are created, and services are extended to more youth in the community. 

This fall, the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our PowerHour Homework Program. PowerHour is a program designed to reach academic success by providing homework help, tutoring and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners. 

Interested applicants must complete a CORI, SORI, and First Advantage National Background check.

For additional information, please contact Kelly Hartnett at khartnett@bgcfl.org.

Agency: Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster & Gardner

Volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster is a rewarding experience. Due to the support and dedication of nearly 100 volunteers annually, existing programs are strengthened, new programs are created, and services are extended to more youth in the community. 

This fall, the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our PowerHour Homework Program. PowerHour is a program designed to reach academic success by providing homework help, tutoring and high-yield learning activities and encouraging members to become self-directed learners. 

Interested applicants must complete a CORI, SORI, and First Advantage National Background check.

For additional information, please contact Kelly Hartnett at khartnett@bgcfl.org.

Agency: Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster & Gardner

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01462

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Art program and Cognitive Skills program Volunteers

The DOC is looking for interested volunteers at our Sousa Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) for the Art program and Cognitive Skills program.  All volunteers must complete all the necessary paperwork and provide documentation to get approved as a volunteer.   

Agency: Department of Correction

The DOC is looking for interested volunteers at our Sousa Baranowski Correctional Center (SBCC) for the Art program and Cognitive Skills program.  All volunteers must complete all the necessary paperwork and provide documentation to get approved as a volunteer.   

Agency: Department of Correction

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 01464

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Based Day Services Volunteer Intern

Support GAAMHA individuals to develop and maintain a high quality of life, be as independent as possible, and help maintain and improve community inclusion, employment opportunities, and social interaction with peers/co-workers.

Intern Responsibilities
• Behavior must be professional at all times and consistent with GAAMHA’s culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures, including treating individuals and others with dignity and respect.
• Plan and support individuals in daily activities and training, which may include, ensuring a variety of activities that will stimulate individuals and build new and rewarding interests, providing vocational training, personal living skills training, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, and community inclusion.
• Assist individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, report noticeable changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for individuals at all times, keeping work areas/classrooms clean, neat, and in good repair, conducting required evacuation drills, earthquake training, and other safety training.
• Provide training and assistance to all individuals in making healthy dietary choices, and following any pre-established orders shared with intern.
• Complete paperwork, as necessary, to meet GAAMHA, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
• Complete required training requirements within GAAMHA and DDS Regulations.

Skills/Qualifications
• Comfortable working in a busy setting with individuals and staff
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication (verbal and written), and relationship building skills
• Basic fluency in oral and written English 
• Candidate must also have an acceptable CORI (criminal record assessment.

Physical Requirements
• Performing mechanical or physical lifts and/or transfers according to individual client protocols, Assisting with ADL’s, Bending, Housecleaning duties, e.g., laundry, vacuuming, cleaning showers, tubs, dishes, taking out garbage, Standing, Climbing, Kneeling and Pushing, e.g. wheelchairs.

Agency: GAAMHA, Inc

Support GAAMHA individuals to develop and maintain a high quality of life, be as independent as possible, and help maintain and improve community inclusion, employment opportunities, and social interaction with peers/co-workers.

Intern Responsibilities
• Behavior must be professional at all times and consistent with GAAMHA’s culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures, including treating individuals and others with dignity and respect.
• Plan and support individuals in daily activities and training, which may include, ensuring a variety of activities that will stimulate individuals and build new and rewarding interests, providing vocational training, personal living skills training, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, and community inclusion.
• Assist individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, report noticeable changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for individuals at all times, keeping work areas/classrooms clean, neat, and in good repair, conducting required evacuation drills, earthquake training, and other safety training.
• Provide training and assistance to all individuals in making healthy dietary choices, and following any pre-established orders shared with intern.
• Complete paperwork, as necessary, to meet GAAMHA, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
• Complete required training requirements within GAAMHA and DDS Regulations.

Skills/Qualifications
• Comfortable working in a busy setting with individuals and staff
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication (verbal and written), and relationship building skills
• Basic fluency in oral and written English 
• Candidate must also have an acceptable CORI (criminal record assessment.

Physical Requirements
• Performing mechanical or physical lifts and/or transfers according to individual client protocols, Assisting with ADL’s, Bending, Housecleaning duties, e.g., laundry, vacuuming, cleaning showers, tubs, dishes, taking out garbage, Standing, Climbing, Kneeling and Pushing, e.g. wheelchairs.

Agency: GAAMHA, Inc

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 01440

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Looking to speed up your words per minute?

If you are looking to improve your typing skills and help out a community agency, we have the job for you!

 

United Way Youth Venture of NCM is looking for assistance with database entry and other clerical duties. Database entry would help us tremendously with studying the impact of our program, aiding in annual reporting, and help us with our transition from paper to computer! 

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

If you are looking to improve your typing skills and help out a community agency, we have the job for you!

 

United Way Youth Venture of NCM is looking for assistance with database entry and other clerical duties. Database entry would help us tremendously with studying the impact of our program, aiding in annual reporting, and help us with our transition from paper to computer! 

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 01440

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Enjoy the show Shark Tank? Be a UWYV Panelist!

United Way Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of youth primarily between the ages of 10-22 to create lasting social change. To become a Venture Team, youth are required to complete an Action Plan, which is similar to a business plan. Venturers present their idea to a community panel, which determines whether the Team is ready to launch.

 

We need local community members to serve as panelists at local area schools. This would include visiting a partner site for a 60-90 minute session where you would listen to youth ideas and provide valuable feedback to strengthen their ideas!

 

*DATES AND TIMES VARY, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR AVAILABLE DATES*

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

United Way Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of youth primarily between the ages of 10-22 to create lasting social change. To become a Venture Team, youth are required to complete an Action Plan, which is similar to a business plan. Venturers present their idea to a community panel, which determines whether the Team is ready to launch.

 

We need local community members to serve as panelists at local area schools. This would include visiting a partner site for a 60-90 minute session where you would listen to youth ideas and provide valuable feedback to strengthen their ideas!

 

*DATES AND TIMES VARY, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR AVAILABLE DATES*

Agency: United Way Youth Venture of North Central MA

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01440

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Monthly Food Bank Trip

The core of what we do in Leominster is the food pantry.  We are looking for dedicated individuals with large vehicles (box trucks, vans, pick up trucks or suv's) who are willing to go to the Worcester County Food Bank in Shrewsbury once / month to pick up food and bring it back to the food pantry in Leominster.  The goal is to put together a team of people who are committed to do this once a month in order to support the efforts of the food pantry.

The amount of food varies per trip with the largest being around 8,000 pounds.  If anyone has access to a box truck that would be ideal, but it can be done with multiple large personal vehicles.

Agency: Catholic Charities Worcester County - North County Office

The core of what we do in Leominster is the food pantry.  We are looking for dedicated individuals with large vehicles (box trucks, vans, pick up trucks or suv's) who are willing to go to the Worcester County Food Bank in Shrewsbury once / month to pick up food and bring it back to the food pantry in Leominster.  The goal is to put together a team of people who are committed to do this once a month in order to support the efforts of the food pantry.

The amount of food varies per trip with the largest being around 8,000 pounds.  If anyone has access to a box truck that would be ideal, but it can be done with multiple large personal vehicles.

Agency: Catholic Charities Worcester County - North County Office

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Interested in Teaching Enrichment Programming?

Do you have a skill that you believe that others will love to learn? The Spanish American Center in Leominster is looking for folks to come and Volunteer their time to teach new skills.

Enrichment courses could include:

Arts Food Health & Fitness Home & Garden Languages Money & Investment Outdoors & Leisure Youth Activities

Agency: Spanish American Center

Do you have a skill that you believe that others will love to learn? The Spanish American Center in Leominster is looking for folks to come and Volunteer their time to teach new skills.

Enrichment courses could include:

Arts Food Health & Fitness Home & Garden Languages Money & Investment Outdoors & Leisure Youth Activities

Agency: Spanish American Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help with Food Pick Up and Pantry Organization

The Spanish American Center is in need of 2 Volunteers to assist with food pick up from the local Shaws Supermarket.

 

Pickups are Thursdays at 11:00am. Following pick up support will be needed for organization and stocking. 

Agency: Spanish American Center

The Spanish American Center is in need of 2 Volunteers to assist with food pick up from the local Shaws Supermarket.

 

Pickups are Thursdays at 11:00am. Following pick up support will be needed for organization and stocking. 

Agency: Spanish American Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Support at Community Soup Kitchen

The Spanish American Center in Leominster is looking for Volunteers to help at their soup kitchen!

 

Meals are served Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm and are open to the community. Volunteers should plan to support with meals, orders, and clean up from 3-5pm.

 

Agency: Spanish American Center

The Spanish American Center in Leominster is looking for Volunteers to help at their soup kitchen!

 

Meals are served Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm and are open to the community. Volunteers should plan to support with meals, orders, and clean up from 3-5pm.

 

Agency: Spanish American Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01453

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: INFORMATION DESK Greeter/Escort

Volunteers will greet and escort patients & visitors to their destinations within Heywood Hospital. Main Duties: Providing information when needed Walking visitors & patients to their destination Providing whatever service is necessary. Patient and Customer servivce skills a must. Shifts are 8:00 am to 12 noon, noon to 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

FROM THE NORTH: Take 495 South to Route 2 West Take Exit 24b {route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 N thru 2 stop lights just after 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews Street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM LOGAN AIRPORT OR THE EAST: Sumner Tunnel to expressway North to Storrow Drive Follow Storrow Drive to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North--Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just After 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM SPRINGFIELD, MA. OR THE WEST Take the Mass Pike to the Auburn, Ma exit Follow 290 East to exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden}Route 190 North Follow Route 190 North to Route 2 West Take exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM RHODE ISLAND OR THE SOUTH Route 95 North to Route 495 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM WORCESTER, MA Follow 290 East to Exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden} rte 190 North Follow Rte 190 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot

Agency: Heywood Hospital

Volunteers will greet and escort patients & visitors to their destinations within Heywood Hospital. Main Duties: Providing information when needed Walking visitors & patients to their destination Providing whatever service is necessary. Patient and Customer servivce skills a must. Shifts are 8:00 am to 12 noon, noon to 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

FROM THE NORTH: Take 495 South to Route 2 West Take Exit 24b {route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 N thru 2 stop lights just after 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews Street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM LOGAN AIRPORT OR THE EAST: Sumner Tunnel to expressway North to Storrow Drive Follow Storrow Drive to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North--Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just After 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM SPRINGFIELD, MA. OR THE WEST Take the Mass Pike to the Auburn, Ma exit Follow 290 East to exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden}Route 190 North Follow Route 190 North to Route 2 West Take exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM RHODE ISLAND OR THE SOUTH Route 95 North to Route 495 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM WORCESTER, MA Follow 290 East to Exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden} rte 190 North Follow Rte 190 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot

Agency: Heywood Hospital

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 01440

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Addiction; Self Help Programs

The Massachusetts Department recognizes that Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Addiction is a complex, multidimensional illness that must be understood in the context of an individual's history, personality, and environment. We are looking for volunteers to provide life skills programming, substance abuse groups, and other community resource information.

Agency: Department of Correction

The Massachusetts Department recognizes that Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Addiction is a complex, multidimensional illness that must be understood in the context of an individual's history, personality, and environment. We are looking for volunteers to provide life skills programming, substance abuse groups, and other community resource information.

Agency: Department of Correction

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01757

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: DOC Seeking Volunteer Workshop Facilitators

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to expand its successful volunteer facilitated, evidence-based, cognitive skill workshop program. The Department is interested to train a second cadre of volunteers to meet the demand for the courses. The training will instruct participants on how to facilitate a Cognitive Skills workshop as well as provide a thorough understanding of the group process, classroom management skills, and the necessary requirements for being an effective group facilitator. Instructional strategies will include instructor led learning, group discussion, small group exercises, and role-playing exercises. The sequence of instruction and learning experiences are designed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skill to demonstrate the desired outcome of the lesson. The seven lesson plans include: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Asking For Help, Assertive Communication, Using Self-Control, Setting Goals and Negotiating.

Agency: Department of Correction

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to expand its successful volunteer facilitated, evidence-based, cognitive skill workshop program. The Department is interested to train a second cadre of volunteers to meet the demand for the courses. The training will instruct participants on how to facilitate a Cognitive Skills workshop as well as provide a thorough understanding of the group process, classroom management skills, and the necessary requirements for being an effective group facilitator. Instructional strategies will include instructor led learning, group discussion, small group exercises, and role-playing exercises. The sequence of instruction and learning experiences are designed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skill to demonstrate the desired outcome of the lesson. The seven lesson plans include: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Asking For Help, Assertive Communication, Using Self-Control, Setting Goals and Negotiating.

Agency: Department of Correction

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01757

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Job Skill Mentors / Facilitators

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure volunteers to facilitate job skill related workshop modules on topics including resume writing, the application process, interview techniques, job retention skills, and interaction with co-workers Each module is a composed of 2 ? two hour workshops. The sequence of workshops will conclude with a mock job fair. Curriculum materials and facilitation training will be provided. Volunteers are needed in both the English and Spanish speaking programs.

Agency: Department of Correction

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure volunteers to facilitate job skill related workshop modules on topics including resume writing, the application process, interview techniques, job retention skills, and interaction with co-workers Each module is a composed of 2 ? two hour workshops. The sequence of workshops will conclude with a mock job fair. Curriculum materials and facilitation training will be provided. Volunteers are needed in both the English and Spanish speaking programs.

Agency: Department of Correction

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01757

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Narcotics Anonymous Volunteer Facilitator [English and Spanish speakers]

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure English and/or Spanish speaking volunteers to facilitate Narcotics Anonymous programs

Agency: Department of Correction

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure English and/or Spanish speaking volunteers to facilitate Narcotics Anonymous programs

Agency: Department of Correction

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01757

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Parenting Mentor Volunteers

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure volunteers to facilitate seeking parenting mentor volunteers to be trained to facilitate a curriculum that is designed to assist incarcerated parents in developing skills to become more involved, responsible and supportive while incarcerated. The program is also designed for incarcerated parents, once trained and certified, to facilitate program and to mentor to other inmates or peers. The program will be delivered in nine weekly sessions in a small group format.

Agency: Department of Correction

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure volunteers to facilitate seeking parenting mentor volunteers to be trained to facilitate a curriculum that is designed to assist incarcerated parents in developing skills to become more involved, responsible and supportive while incarcerated. The program is also designed for incarcerated parents, once trained and certified, to facilitate program and to mentor to other inmates or peers. The program will be delivered in nine weekly sessions in a small group format.

Agency: Department of Correction

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01757

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Programming for Incarcerated Veterans

The Massachusetts Department of Correction offer its inmates under its care and custody the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, religious and substance abuse programs. The Department is very interested to offer volunteer programming specific to meeting the needs of incarcerated veterans.

Agency: Department of Correction

The Massachusetts Department of Correction offer its inmates under its care and custody the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, religious and substance abuse programs. The Department is very interested to offer volunteer programming specific to meeting the needs of incarcerated veterans.

Agency: Department of Correction

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01757

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Religious / Spiritual Mentors / Muslim, Native American, Rastafaria

North Central Correctional Institution (NCCI), located in Gardner, is a medium-security prison for male offenders in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. NCCI treatment/program services offer its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, religious and substance abuse programs. NCCI is seeking religious / spiritual mentors in the Muslim, Native American and Rastafaria traditions.

Agency: Department of Correction

North Central Correctional Institution (NCCI), located in Gardner, is a medium-security prison for male offenders in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. NCCI treatment/program services offer its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, religious and substance abuse programs. NCCI is seeking religious / spiritual mentors in the Muslim, Native American and Rastafaria traditions.

Agency: Department of Correction

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01757

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Parent Support Group Facilitator-Leominster

Parents in Leominster need your help!

We need a volunteer (you!) to act as a group facilitator for a parent support group in Leominstera. As a facilitator, you will be maintaining the safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment which characterizes our support groups.

 

Requirements:

Must demonstrate an understanding of stressors within a family that could potentially trigger child abuse and/or neglect Have previous experience working with parents and families

Commitment:

14 hours of training held in our main office in Watertown, MA 1 year commitment meeting with groups weekly for 1.5 hours (day/time is flexible

 

Our groups provided a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for creating positive and caring peer relationships. Our approach is preventative; once the emotional support of the parent has been strengthened, a parent is better able to actively guide and nurture the family.

Agency: Parents Helping Parents

Parents in Leominster need your help!

We need a volunteer (you!) to act as a group facilitator for a parent support group in Leominstera. As a facilitator, you will be maintaining the safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment which characterizes our support groups.

 

Requirements:

Must demonstrate an understanding of stressors within a family that could potentially trigger child abuse and/or neglect Have previous experience working with parents and families

Commitment:

14 hours of training held in our main office in Watertown, MA 1 year commitment meeting with groups weekly for 1.5 hours (day/time is flexible

 

Our groups provided a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for creating positive and caring peer relationships. Our approach is preventative; once the emotional support of the parent has been strengthened, a parent is better able to actively guide and nurture the family.

Agency: Parents Helping Parents

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 02472

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Prison Support Group Facilitator

Are you a special person looking for an amazing experience?

 

PHP is looking for a volunteer (you!) to act as a group facilitator for a parent support group in the FMC Devens Prison. As a facilitator, you will be maintaining the safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment which characterizes our support groups.

 

Requirements:

Must demonstrate an understanding of stressors within a family that could potentially trigger child abuse and/or neglect Have previous experience working with parents and families

 

Commitment:

14 hours of training held in our main office in Watertown, MA 1 year commitment meeting with groups weekly for 1 hour.

Parents come to our support groups seeking encouragement and feedback on parenting-related issues. Shared leadership, trust, respect, responsibility, and positive parenting are key components of our support groups. Our groups provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for creating positive and caring peer relationships. Our approach is preventative; once the emotional support of the parent has been strengthened, a parent is better able to actively guide and nurture the family.

Agency: Parents Helping Parents

Are you a special person looking for an amazing experience?

 

PHP is looking for a volunteer (you!) to act as a group facilitator for a parent support group in the FMC Devens Prison. As a facilitator, you will be maintaining the safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment which characterizes our support groups.

 

Requirements:

Must demonstrate an understanding of stressors within a family that could potentially trigger child abuse and/or neglect Have previous experience working with parents and families

 

Commitment:

14 hours of training held in our main office in Watertown, MA 1 year commitment meeting with groups weekly for 1 hour.

Parents come to our support groups seeking encouragement and feedback on parenting-related issues. Shared leadership, trust, respect, responsibility, and positive parenting are key components of our support groups. Our groups provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for creating positive and caring peer relationships. Our approach is preventative; once the emotional support of the parent has been strengthened, a parent is better able to actively guide and nurture the family.

Agency: Parents Helping Parents

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 02472

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Parent Stress Line Counselor

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of parents looking for help?

Currently, PHP is seeking volunteer counselors to offer support and act as a listening ear for parents in crisis.

Volunteers do not need prior counseling experience for this opportunity. Volunteers will be trained on crisis intervention and basic counseling techniques at our Watertown office. Once training is complete, calls may be taken at home or on a personal cell phone.

As a Parental Stress Line Counselor, you will learn valuable counseling skills, meet other like-minded volunteers, and be able to give back to your community.

PHP asks volunteers to commit to 50 four-hour shifts OR 20 overnight shifts totaling 200 hours for the year.

To Apply:

You can apply to be a volunteer counselor in one of 3 ways:

Visit our website at www.parentshelpingparents.org, click on the volunteer tab.

Email us at info@parentshelpingparents.org

Call Claudia Vigil at 617-926-5008 x103.

Agency: Parents Helping Parents

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of parents looking for help?

Currently, PHP is seeking volunteer counselors to offer support and act as a listening ear for parents in crisis.

Volunteers do not need prior counseling experience for this opportunity. Volunteers will be trained on crisis intervention and basic counseling techniques at our Watertown office. Once training is complete, calls may be taken at home or on a personal cell phone.

As a Parental Stress Line Counselor, you will learn valuable counseling skills, meet other like-minded volunteers, and be able to give back to your community.

PHP asks volunteers to commit to 50 four-hour shifts OR 20 overnight shifts totaling 200 hours for the year.

To Apply:

You can apply to be a volunteer counselor in one of 3 ways:

Visit our website at www.parentshelpingparents.org, click on the volunteer tab.

Email us at info@parentshelpingparents.org

Call Claudia Vigil at 617-926-5008 x103.

Agency: Parents Helping Parents

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 02472

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEER

Volunteers needed 3 shifts a day/evening to keep the gift shop open for the convenience of staff, patients and visitors. Duties include the sale of articles in the gift shop. Volunteer must be able to learn the cash register and to make correct change. Volunteers should have a pleasant, helpful attitude and be customer service focused. Gift Shop shifts are Monday --Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturdays 10 am - 1:00 pm and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  Sundays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

FROM THE NORTH: Take 495 South to Route 2 West Take Exit 24b {route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 N thru 2 stop lights just after 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews Street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM LOGAN AIRPORT OR THE EAST: Sumner Tunnel to expressway North to Storrow Drive Follow Storrow Drive to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North--Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just After 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM SPRINGFIELD, MA. OR THE WEST Take the Mass Pike to the Auburn, Ma exit Follow 290 East to exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden}Route 190 North Follow Route 190 North to Route 2 West Take exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM RHODE ISLAND OR THE SOUTH Route 95 North to Route 495 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM WORCESTER, MA Follow 290 East to Exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden} rte 190 North Follow Rte 190 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot

Agency: Heywood Hospital

Volunteers needed 3 shifts a day/evening to keep the gift shop open for the convenience of staff, patients and visitors. Duties include the sale of articles in the gift shop. Volunteer must be able to learn the cash register and to make correct change. Volunteers should have a pleasant, helpful attitude and be customer service focused. Gift Shop shifts are Monday --Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturdays 10 am - 1:00 pm and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  Sundays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

FROM THE NORTH: Take 495 South to Route 2 West Take Exit 24b {route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 N thru 2 stop lights just after 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews Street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM LOGAN AIRPORT OR THE EAST: Sumner Tunnel to expressway North to Storrow Drive Follow Storrow Drive to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North--Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just After 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM SPRINGFIELD, MA. OR THE WEST Take the Mass Pike to the Auburn, Ma exit Follow 290 East to exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden}Route 190 North Follow Route 190 North to Route 2 West Take exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM RHODE ISLAND OR THE SOUTH Route 95 North to Route 495 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM WORCESTER, MA Follow 290 East to Exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden} rte 190 North Follow Rte 190 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot

Agency: Heywood Hospital

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 01440

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Paralegal or Attorney

The Institute of Professional Practice, Inc. a Fitchburg human service agency serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is currently in need of an attorney or paralegal volunteer to serve on our Human Rights Committee. Human Rights protection is an integral part of IPPI’s support of adults with disabilities. Committee members review and evaluate restrictive practices within behavior plans, the use of supportive and protective devices to ensure safety and health, and review restraint data and practice. The Committee collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and influences best practices in these areas.

The committee meets 4x’s times each calendar year; the third Tuesday of every other month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Meeting remotely is an option.

If you are an attorney or paralegal by profession and would like to volunteer your time to perform this very important work, please contact our Human Rights Coordinator, Linda Kaiser.

Agency: The Institute of Professional Practice

The Institute of Professional Practice, Inc. a Fitchburg human service agency serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is currently in need of an attorney or paralegal volunteer to serve on our Human Rights Committee. Human Rights protection is an integral part of IPPI’s support of adults with disabilities. Committee members review and evaluate restrictive practices within behavior plans, the use of supportive and protective devices to ensure safety and health, and review restraint data and practice. The Committee collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and influences best practices in these areas.

The committee meets 4x’s times each calendar year; the third Tuesday of every other month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Meeting remotely is an option.

If you are an attorney or paralegal by profession and would like to volunteer your time to perform this very important work, please contact our Human Rights Coordinator, Linda Kaiser.

Agency: The Institute of Professional Practice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 01420

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Conservation Stewards

Become a Volunteer Conservation Monitor for one of Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust’s 70+ Conservation Restriction properties. Responsibilities include walking the boundaries of your assigned property and visiting any trails or areas of access at least once a calendar year, documenting any changes to the land, and writing and submitting a report with all of your findings. Volunteer Conservation Monitors should be able to commit at least 3 years of service.

Individual trainings will be provided! 

 

Agency: Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust

Become a Volunteer Conservation Monitor for one of Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust’s 70+ Conservation Restriction properties. Responsibilities include walking the boundaries of your assigned property and visiting any trails or areas of access at least once a calendar year, documenting any changes to the land, and writing and submitting a report with all of your findings. Volunteer Conservation Monitors should be able to commit at least 3 years of service.

Individual trainings will be provided! 

 

Agency: Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 01331

Allow Groups: No