1 -on – 1 Mentoring Program for

Railroad Street Youth Project
ChildrenEducationLife Skills
60 Bridge St, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Mentoring is currently recruiting for our 1-on-1 mentoring program. Apply today or reach out to Mica for more information at [email protected]
  • Ongoing
  • 55+ , Adults
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Anytime

Bill Payer Volunteer - Help Keep our Older Neighbors Safe & Secure!

Ethos
Senior Services
555 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

What you offer:
  • Experience with your own household budgeting and daily money management
  • Patience, proactivity, and great attention to detail
  • The desire to make a real difference in someone’s life
  • 2-3 hours per month, at a time that works best for you
The Boston Money Management Program (BMMP) at Ethos is a powerful volunteer-based program for low-income older adults whose cognitive or physical condition makes it difficult to carry out the routine tasks of money management.As a Volunteer Bill Payer, you would be trained to assist your client by sorting mail, writing out checks, balancing bank statements, and performing other similar tasks.The mission of the BMMP is to promote the dignity and autonomy of older adults and disabled individuals in Boston who do not have family or friends nearby who they can rely on.Volunteer Bill Payers help stabilize clients prevent evictions due to non-payment of rent, loss of utility and phone service, and premature placement of elders in nursing homes.If you would like to learn more about this opportunity to make a dramatic difference in the life of an older adult, please contact Kate at [email protected] or 617-477-6622.
  • Ongoing
  • 55+ , Adults
  • Virtual , Phone Calling
  • Formal
  • Anytime

Board Member for

Agassiz Village Founded by Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Burroughs
ChildrenLife SkillsPoverty
185 Dean St #206, Norwood, MA 02062

Agassiz Village is looking for our next great board members. If you want to make an impact on a life of a child and are interested in board service please contact Lisa Carter, Executive Director, at [email protected] eight decades, we have provided a safe, healthy and nurturing environment during the summer for Boston-area youth to embark on a life-changing experience and take with them our values of responsibility, self-confidence, service to others and a commitment to learning.Our Programs Include: Summer camp: Traditional Overnight Camp, ages 8-12; Teen Advancement Program (TAP), ages 13-15; and Internship for Staff Training, Education and Placement (INSTEP) for 15-17 year olds seeking hands-on leadership skills development and potential future employment.Could be a good fit for a candidate with the following skills: Human Resources, Education, Marketing / Social Media, Accounting / Auditing, Real Estate / Facilities/, and FundraisingOur ideal candidate is passionate about Agassiz Village's mission to prepare youth for life’s journey by providing an enriching and educational summer camp opportunity that is transformative and impacts a child's entire future. He/she believes children are our future and are willing to invest their time and money to continue working to transformed the lives of at-risk children whose families could never have afforded to send them to camp. Our ideal candidate should be able to introduce Agassiz to individuals and corporations that can support our mission.
  • Ongoing
  • 55+ , Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual , In Person
  • Anytime

Bonus Bag Brigade for

Franklin County Community Meals Program
Hunger
324 Wells St, Greenfield, MA 01301

This February, Franklin County Community Meals Program (FCCMP) is putting on their annual lunch bag collection drive. The Bonus Bag Brigade event’s goal is to engage the community in helping to keep the community fed! This event is a lunch bag drive that provides supplemental meals to the Greenfield Community Meal site patrons who come for a hot meal. Each Wednesday FCCMP gives out 70-90 bagged lunches in addition to hundreds of hot meals at the Greenfield Community Meal site to ensure no one goes hungry when a community meal is unavailable. Many patrons benefit from having non-perishable foods available to supplement the community meals available throughout the week. Additionally, these bags provide a steady resource to the community when the community meals are not in operation. They are stored and made available at the Second Congregational Church as a resource that church administration can hand out to anyone who comes looking for a meal any time of day. This event is a fun and easy way for families and kids to get involved in their community. Families can help by joining the Bonus Bag Brigade. Shop, pack and deliver at least 10 bags on February 26th. Great for kids who want to decorate the bags, for groups looking for something meaningful to do or for someone looking for a quick and easy way to give directly.The Bonus Bag Brigade collection is on February 26th from 4-6 pm at the Second Congregational Church at 16 Court Square by the town common in Greenfield. When: Sunday, February 26th 4-6pm Where: Greenfield’s Second Congregational Church at 16 Court Square next to Greenfield Town Hall What: Make bagged lunches with non-perishable foods which can be stored without refrigeration. Lunch bag suggestions (but feel free to be creative):
  • Single serve cereal + breakfast bar + juice box
  • Can of Chicken Noodle Soup + peanut butter crackers + cocoa
  • Can of tuna + Sunchips + applesauce + juice box
The Franklin County Community Meals Program’s mission is to work in partnership with the community to alleviate hunger. FCCMP currently operates 4 free community meal sites
  • Mondays 4-6 Our Lady of Peace 90 7th Street, Turners Falls
  • Tuesday and Wednesday 4:45-5:45pm, Second Congregational Church 116 Court Square Orange Community Meal
  • Thursday 5-5:30, Orange United Methodist Church 104 S. Main St, Orange.
  • 4th Thursday of the month 5-6pm: Northfield Trinitarian Congregational Church
 In addition to these free community meals, they also operate two food pantries and a mobile food bank.  For additional information on how to get involved or donate, contact Meghan Williams at 413-325-6631 |[email protected]
  • One-time
  • Children , Teens , 55+ , Adults
  • Food Packing , Indoor
  • None
  • Anytime

Business Team Mentor for

BUILD Boston
EducationLife SkillsSocial Justice & Equality
62 On The Park, 198 Tremont St #251, Boston, MA 02116

BUILD’s mission is to ignite the potential of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunity. We help students become the CEOs of their own lives. One of the key components of our organization is mentoring. Business Team Mentors volunteer weekly in a BUILD classroom for 60-90 minutes, supporting and motivating students on a youth business team. They provide thoughtful and compassionate feedback along the students' entrepreneurial journey and develop relationships with students that promote mutual trust and respect. This volunteer opportunity is working with high school students. There is no prior business experience required and we encourage people of all career backgrounds to apply.All mentors go through an orientation at the beginning of the year to go over role and expectations. There are also ongoing trainings, newsletters, resources and check ins with BUILD staff and teachers.Benefits and opportunities include:
  • Expand your own professional network
  • Attend student events to see next generation of entrepreneurs
  • BUILD swag
  • Attend appreciation and networking events
  • Impact and empower young people
Business Team Mentors are needed in the following schools:-Another Course to College -Jeremiah E. Burke High School -Community Academy of Science and Health -Charlestown High School -Dearborn STEM Academy -Excel High School -New Mission High School -Randolph High School
  • Ongoing
  • Teens
  • In Person
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Camp in a Box!! for

Dream Day on Cape Cod
ChildrenHealth
165 Nan Ke Rafe Path, Brewster, MA 02631

The Dream Day staff put together the “Camp in a Box” treats for those families who were accepted for summer 2020! They will be mailed shortly. “Virtual Dream Day” will be coming very soon and much of the content will be available to ALL families! Stay tuned for more information!
  • Ongoing
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Anytime

Caring in the Age of Coronavirus for

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
Social Justice & Equality
196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Caring in the Age of Coronavirus

For community members who are at high-risk, in self-quarantine, or just not feeling well, Federation is here to help. Whether they need deliveries of food or supplies, would like to set up a weekly (or daily) check-in call, or might enjoy a "virtual friendly visit", we have community volunteers who are able and ready to help. We can also arrange a supportive conversation with a Rabbi or our community social worker.
 
  • Ongoing
  • Anytime

Community Give Back Bag for

Berkshire Humane Society
Animals
214 Barker Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Live from Stop & Shop at 660 Merrill Road.in Pittsfield. For the month of June, if you buy a Community Give Back bag for $2.50, Berkshire Humane Society gets $1.00! This program is in place for the Merrill Road, Pittsfield location only.
  • One-time , Ongoing , Recurring
  • Teens , 55+ , Adults
  • Individuals , Groups (2-10) , Corporate Teams
  • In Person
  • Anytime

COVID-19 Digital Archive for

Framingham History Center
Arts & CultureEducation
Framingham, MA 01703

We are living through unprecedented times. When studying times of crisis, historians, archives, and museums depend not only on the actions of national and international leaders, but on records of daily life. The Framingham History Center is making an effort to collect a digital archive of community members’ experiences of the COVID-19 Pandemic in real time. There are multiple ways you can participate and submit your experiences to this digital archive.

Record a Digital Daily Journal

We have created a Google Sheets template for anyone who wants to record a line-a-day journal during the duration of the pandemic (and beyond). Although you are not obligated to submit your journal to the FHC’s COVID-19 Digital Archive, if you live or work in Framingham, we would greatly appreciate if you considered doing so. Please Note: If you do not have a Google account, you can still save the template as an Excel spreadsheet via the link.

Access the Journal Template

Submit Your Photos

Take photos of your daily experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic and submit them to our digital archive using the form below. A staff member will review all submissions and will follow up with you when they are able.

What about Traditional Collection Donations?

The FHC is not currently accepting donations of physical objects. We currently anticipate returning to our regular collecting practices in September 2020. In the meantime, here are some examples of items relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic the FHC would be interested in when we resume collecting objects:

  • Projects completed by you or members of your family (crafts, writing, hobbies, etc.)
  • Masks or other PPE made by you for your family (when use has concluded)
  • Curriculum packets created by Framing teachers for school closings
  • Work schedules, family schedules, or any other organizational document you used to organize your daily life
  • Non-digital, handwritten journals or journal entries
  • Other physical mementos of your or your family’s personal experiences in quarantine

Please consider holding on to some of these items to submit to the FHC’s Collections in the future. Please clean or sterilize potential donations as appropriate and place them, with clean hands, in a plastic ziploc gallon bag somewhere safe where it will not be frequently handled.

 
  • Ongoing
  • Teens , 55+ , Adults
  • Individuals , Families
  • Virtual
  • Anytime

COVID-19 Relief Fund for

Berkshire Health Systems
Health
725 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Berkshire Health Systems and the entire Berkshire community is facing an unprecedented crisis. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is placing extreme stress on our healthcare system and our doctors, nurses, and support staff on the front lines. By donating to the COVID-19 Relief Fund for Berkshire Health Systems, you will provide us with the critical resources we need to fight this virus.
By working together, we will make it through this. Thank you.
  • One-time , Ongoing , Recurring
  • Teens , 55+ , Adults
  • Individuals , Groups (2-10) , Corporate Teams
  • In Person
  • Anytime

Covid19 Relief and Recovery Fund for

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
Social Justice & Equality
196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Covid19 Relief and Recovery Fund

No one could have anticipated the financial impact this pandemic would have. The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires has provided a safety net for our Jewish community for more than 80 years and we are here to help individuals and families through this difficult time.
Your support, together with seed funding from our annual campaign, will help the Berkshire Jewish Community manage through this crisis by addressing social service needs and providing immediate assistance to community members for essential needs such as food, utilities, mortgage, rent, etc. A portion of this fund will also go towards a tzedakah donation to support the broader Berkshire Community. To donate now please visit: https://jewishberkshires.org/covid19-relief
If you or someone you know in our Jewish community might benefit from assistance, please direct them to inquire through our assistance page.
  • Ongoing
  • Anytime

Disaster Action Team for

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts
Disaster ReliefHealth
101 Station Landing #510, Medford, MA 02155

Help provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing. This is also the entry-level position with further training and experience will allow the volunteer to be deployed to National Disasters.
  • Ongoing
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Anytime

Disaster Health Services Team Member for

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts
Disaster ReliefHealth
101 Station Landing #510, Medford, MA 02155

Our Disaster Health Services team supports clients who have been affected by a disaster by giving health services support including assisting with replacing medicine or other medical needs. This includes giving clients referrals to other agencies that can help in their recovery. Help us with this critical need.
  • One-time
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Anytime

Distribute Food at the east end House Food Pantry

East End House (EEH)
ChildrenEducationHealthHunger
105 Spring St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, there has been an increase in individuals and families visiting the food pantry and a higher than normal need for volunteers to support. This volunteer opportunity is open to the community and any individual with a Boston Cares account and who follows our safety requirements may sign up. Having attended a Boston Cares orientation is not required. Please e-mail [email protected] if you have questions.
Volunteers set up/clean up the pantry space, help receive weekly produce donations, and assist clients as they choose their own groceries from our available fresh produce and shelf-stable foods. After pantry is over, volunteers also help set-up grocery bags for senior citizens or families in the EEH, depending on the day. People skills are a must for this opportunity! Our distribution is also an ideal time to employ or practice language skills - particularly Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish. Volunteers should be able to comfortably lift a minimum of 20 lbs, though we are happy to make reasonable accommodations.
  • T-accessible: (Red Line to Kendall/MIT), Green Line (Lechemere)
  • Metered Street Parking

  • One-time
  • Teens , Adults
  • Individuals , Groups (2-10) , Corporate Teams
  • Delivery
  • Weekdays

DONATE for

Berkshire County Kids' Place and Violence Prevention Center
ChildrenEducationHealthSocial Justice & Equality
63 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201

The amazing work that happens here at Kids' Place is only possible thanks to the generous support of people like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.Together we can make a big difference in the life of a child.
  • Ongoing
  • Anytime

DONATE for

Cape and Islands United Way
ChildrenEducationHealthHungerLife SkillsPovertySenior ServicesSocial Justice & EqualityVeterans & Military Families
1600 Falmouth Rd, Centerville, MA 02632

Help us bring relief to our community during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating to the Cape and Islands Community Response Fund.
  • Ongoing
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Anytime

Donate Blood for

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts
Disaster ReliefHealth
101 Station Landing #510, Medford, MA 02155

We at the American Red Cross of Massachusetts encourage citizens who are healthy and feeling well to make an appointment to donate as soon as possible by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. All our donor centers are open across the state and local drives in Eastern MA are still being scheduled.
  • One-time
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Anytime

Donate to Nativity School of Worcester for

Nativity School of Worcester
ChildrenEducationLife Skills
67 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605

A contribution to Nativity Worcester does not go unnoticed. We are able to support offering a private, completely free education to young men in Worcester from underserved communities through the generosity of donors and benefactors. We supply all the boys need for school and home, at not cost to their families. Your donation is valuable to us.

We receive no financial assistance for operations from the College of the Holy Cross, the Diocese of Worcester or the State and Federal Government.

To donate, please use our secure Network for Good transaction page, which you can reach through the "Donate Nativity" button below.

Interested in speaking to our staff?
Please contact Elizabeth Wambui, Director of Advancement, at 508-799-0100 ext. 106 or [email protected] if you’d like to give by phone or if you have any questions about giving to Nativity School of Worcester.

Nativity School of Worcester is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and all gifts are tax-deductible, where allowed by law. The school’s tax ID number is 03-0385377. The school adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights.
  • Ongoing
  • Teens , 55+ , Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual , Phone Calling
  • None
  • Anytime

Donate to Resilience Fund for

Berkshire Agricultural Ventures
EducationEnvironment
314 Main St #11, Great Barrington, MA 01230

The challenges facing our farmers are real and we need your help.
  • One-time , Ongoing , Recurring
  • Teens , 55+ , Adults
  • Individuals , Groups (2-10) , Corporate Teams
  • In Person
  • Anytime

Duty Officer for

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts
Disaster ReliefHealth
101 Station Landing #510, Medford, MA 02155

Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional responses. Works with on-scene leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance. Excellent communication skills necessary

  • Ongoing
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Other
  • Anytime

Farm Volunteer for

Community Harvest Project
HealthHunger
37 Wheeler Rd, North Grafton, MA 01536

From starting seeds in the greenhouse and planting seedlings in the spring, to tending, harvesting, and washing the crops all summer long and into the fall – our volunteers do it all! It’s hard work but we make it simple enough that everyone can make an impact regardless of age or experience. Groups of 5 people or more must be scheduled.
  • One-time , Ongoing
  • Teens , 55+ , Adults
  • Individuals
  • In Person , Outdoor
  • Weekdays , Weekends

Food Delivery Driver for

Food for Free
HealthHungerSocial Justice & Equality
11 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Food for Free seeks volunteers to deliver boxes of food to homebound/vulnerable people experiencing food insecurity in Cambridge and the surrounding area. Routes start from the packing center in Somerville, with each volunteer delivering 8-10 boxes weighing approximately 30 pounds each.

Food Delivery Drivers use their own vehicles to bring food to individual households. Over time, food delivery volunteers develop a consistent connection with recipients, providing important informal check-ins on community members' well-being.

Volunteers must have access to a car and be able to lift 35 pounds. Most shifts occur during weekday business hours, though some opportunities for weekend work may be available as well. Volunteers are typically asked to commit to two shifts per month, but some on-call drivers are also needed to fill in shifts.

For more information, please visit www.foodforfree.org/volunteer.

Permanent Listing

Volunteer Info: https://foodforfree.org/volunteer/

  • Recurring
  • 55+ , Adults
  • In Person
  • None
  • Weekdays , Weekends

Food for Free Heat-n-Eats Volunteers for

Food for Free
HealthHungerSocial Justice & Equality
11 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Heat-n-Eats volunteers help repurpose and repackage prepared food from local universities, offices, and hospitals into healthy single-serving meals. These heat-and-eat meals are then distributed to community members and families with limited access to kitchens, or with other barriers to cooking for themselves.

Groups are welcome. Work takes place at Food for Free's dedicated Heat-n-Eats kitchen, located on the Biogen campus in Kendall Square in Cambridge.

For more information, please visit www.foodforfree.org/volunteer.

Permanent Listing

Volunteer Info: https://foodforfree.org/volunteer/

  • Ongoing
  • 55+ , Adults
  • Corporate Teams
  • In Person , Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays , Evenings

Food Pantry for

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts
Disaster ReliefHealth
101 Station Landing #510, Medford, MA 02155

The food pantry is a critical resource for so many people, especially at times like this. We have increased our sanitation and social distancing protocol to continue to keep our workforce and our clients safe while we continue to provide this critical service to our neighbors in need. Stocking up and getting ready to potentially self-quarantine is not a feasible option for many of the folks that we serve. Many do not have a clear path to their next meal let alone food for two weeks.
  • Adults
  • Individuals , Groups (2-10) , Groups (10+) , Corporate Teams , Families
  • In Person
  • Anytime