The Samaritans relies on volunteers who are willing to be trained to help people who call our crisis help lines. Most of our callers are not suicidal but are feeling overwhelmed with life stressors. People from all walks of life are trained to offer support and befriending for those who are lonely, depressed, suicidal or…

Stand & Deliver is a corporate based mentoring program that currently provides business professionals an opportunity to mentor during the work day. Locations include Pfizer, New Balance, Schneider Electric, Raytheon, and Charles River Labs. If you are interested in finding out how to partner with Family Services, please let us know.

Big Friends are from all different backgrounds, races, and religions, and like to have fun. They are committed to being a consistent role model; to their continued mentor training; to sharing, listening and visiting with their Little Friend and they are able to relate positively and in a meaningful manner to a growing boy or…

As a mentor, you are a role model, adviser, friend, and guide helping your mentee to dream big, set goals, and pursue them. All mentees in the Enroot Program are immigrant high school students in Cambridge and Somerville. You will likely guide your mentee in the following areas: building positive relationships, exploring careers, planning higher…

As a tutor, you are a one-on-one academic resource for an immigrant high school student in our Enroot Program. Tutees are all immigrant high school students in Cambridge and Somerville. Tutors help with homework, language skills, and study skills. Our staff is on site during all tutoring sessions to support you.

We are looking for volunteers who can assist with the daily activities in all of our program areas: Aquatics, Athletics, Arts, Education, Technology, Music, Teen and Social Recreation. These activities range from helping members with homework to playing games in the gym. Interested in coaching a volleyball team, teaching a yoga class, chess or a…

Do you have a skill that could help our operations? We are always looking for marketing, graphic design, event planning, construction work, and HR services.

Individuals serve in a variety of capacities based upon Club needs and volunteer interest and availability. Volunteers may support youth with homework, assist in program areas with the daily activity, coach, or help with administrative tasks, to list just a few.

Periodic rounding to assist in answering patient call lights. Assist in non-clinical responses to call lights or alert proper resources for further assistance of the patient/family needs. Assist Unit Coordinator with any light clerical duties during slower visitor times.

This person will serve as liaison between care providers, patients and families; maintain ongoing communication with patients and the families as indicated; respond to some of the comfort needs for patients; assist patients and families in obtaining answers to questions that they may have; inform patients and families of available resources to help with their…