Volunteer Opportunities

826 Boston Volunteer Tutor

Volunteer Title/Type	Tutor
Organization	826 Boston - Education Center
Location	Roxbury, M
Contact Information	info@826boston.org
Point of Contact	Sign-Up Form
Description	826 Boston is a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life. Each one of our dedicated volunteers fuels 826 Boston’s free programming by offering individualized support for students and by lowering the student-to-adult ratio in Boston Public Schools classrooms and in our Tutoring Center. We encourage tutors of all backgrounds to apply, and we especially seek volunteers who identify as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and/or multi-lingual. We anticipate having both remote and in-person volunteer opportunities.
Commitment	Volunteer shifts range from 1 to 3 hours during the school day but there are additional shifts available after school. The number of days a week you are committing to volunteer is dependent on the role that which you apply.

Artists for Humanity Tutor

Volunteer Title/Type	Tutor
Organization	Artists for Humanity
Location	Boston, MA
Contact Information	lkantlehner@afhboston.org
Point of Contact	Inquiry Website Page
Description	One-on-one academic tutoring is one of the key ways to get involved at AFH as a volunteer. As an after-work supplemental program, tutoring provides critical support to AFH teen employees to ensure a stronger pathway toward academic success and beyond. Volunteering at Artists for Humanity means doing something that matters by helping teens to reach their academic goals and advance toward a successful high school graduation.
Commitment	The tutoring program is one of AFH’s teen employment benefits and runs during the school year: on Monday and Friday afternoons, and after work hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Asian American Civic Association Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Asian American Civic Association Volunteer
Location	Chinatown Boston, M
Contact Information	hr@aaca-boston.org
Point of Contact	Volunteer Application Form
Description	While the Greater Boston area has not seen a reported increase in violent incidents, the increased frequency of vicious anti-Asian crimes in cities and towns across the United States has left Asian residents around Chinatown Boston in a state of unease. For some, this growing threat unfortunately extends what has already been a long year of isolation and hardship, following on the heels of an already trying pandemic. To help senior and other at-risk Asian residents around Chinatown to mitigate fear caused by anti-Asian racism, AACA is bringing together organizations and individuals across Chinatown to launch a new community service program – AACA’s Bayara program, Buddy Guards for Chinatown. Volunteers from the program accompany seniors from their homes to the store, to medical appointments, or other stops around Chinatown, giving seniors the comfort of having strength in numbers.
Commitment	Your commitment is dependent on the position you apply to volunteer for.

Boston Cares Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Boston Cares
Location	Boston, MA
Contact Information	volunteers@bostoncares.org
Point of Contact	Account Sign-Up and Orientation
Description	Boston Cares is the largest volunteer agency in New England, a member of the Points of Light Global Network, and an award-winning leader in the volunteer engagement sector. Filling more than 20,000 volunteer spots annually in support of more than 150 Greater Boston schools and non-profit agencies, they offer a wide array of programs and opportunities that make it simple for you to volunteer no matter how busy your schedule. Boston Cares believes volunteers transform communities through service and civic engagement.
Commitment	Hours will vary depending on the positions/events you choose to sign-up for.

BCNC After School Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Location	Chinatown Boston, MA
Contact Information	Harry Lee Rubin: Harry.Lee-Rubin@bcnc.net
Point of Contact	Volunteer at BCNC
Description	Red Oak After School & Summer Program provides families with licensed out of school time child care for children ages 5-13 during both the school year and summer. Red Oak promotes children’s growth through literacy and arts education in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
Commitment	During the school year, 3-5 hours between 1:00 PM-6:00 PM, Monday-Friday.

Enroot Mentoring or Tutoring

Volunteer Title/Type	Mentor or Tutor
Organization	Enroot
Location	Cambridge, MA
Contact Information	volunteer@enrooteducation.org
Point of Contact	Volunteer Application
Description	Students are given a lens through which to envision their future in new roles they otherwise might not have imagined. Their team of adult mentors, tutors, instructors, and case managers helps empower students through a comprehensive after-school and summer program that facilitates each student to not only succeed, but fulfill their own American Dream.
Commitment	6-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the high school program. One Wednesday per month from 6-7pm for the College Success program.

First Choice Healthcare Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	First Choice Healthcare
Location	Brookline, MA
Contact Information	Susannah Nicolaysen: susannahn@firstchoicehealthcare.org
Point of Contact	Volunteer Application
Description	First Choice Healthcare (FCHC) believes in caring for English speaking and non-English speaking patients and families with staff who speak their language and have a keen understanding of their culture. FCHC provides support to patients with a life-limiting illness who are ready to stop aggressive treatment and instead focus on quality of life and time with their loved ones. We provide compassionate comfort care by taking a patient-centric approach. Their care plans are highly individualized focusing on the exact needs and values of their patients and their patient's family by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Commitment	This commitment is flexible and can be seasonal, ongoing, or between specificed dates.

Found in Translation Mentor or Childcare Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Mentor or Chilcare Volunteer
Organization	Found in Translation
Location	Dorchester, MA
Contact Information	info@found-in-translation.org
Point of Contact	Volunteer Sign-Up Form
Description	Designed specifically for low-income and homeless bilingual women, their program trains women with invaluable language skills to become professional medical interpreters.At every program session, volunteers entertain children and keep them safe while their mothers are studying nearby. Without this informal support, many of the mothers in our program would not be able to attend classes. Toys and activities are provided by the organization.
Commitment	Mentor: During program, ~4 hours/week (2 in person, 2 remote). Childcare Volunteer: During program, 3 hour shifts. Year-round, 2 hour shifts.

Girls' LEAP Teaching Assistant

Volunteer Title/Type	Teaching Assistant Volunteer
Organization	Girls' LEAP
Location	Dorchester, MA
Contact Information	leapmail@girlsleap.org
Point of Contact	Join Us - Website Page. To apply for a position or request additional information, please send your resume and cover letter to Girls' LEAP at leapmail@girlsleap.org!
Description	In our programs and workshops, you’ll see girls and gender-expansive youth who are confronting things that scare them and learning that they have the power to change the equation; that they can avoid danger, de-escalate conflict, and, if absolutely necessary, fight back. You’ll see students learning how to keep themselves safe—but above all, you’ll see them learning about themselves; learning that they have courage, that their voices are strong and they can use those voices to set boundaries, to make their needs understood, and to shape their futures.
Commitment	Teaching Assistants attend an 18 hour training (offered three times/year in late June, mid-September, and late January) before assistant teaching in at least one LEAP Program per semester. Teaching Assistants attend weekly peer meetings as part of community or campus-based "Chapters" for ongoing training and review, as well as reflection and discussion on social justice issues such as self-care, race, gender, and violence (about 3 - 4.5 hours per week total.)

Opening Minds Through Art Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Goddard House - Opening Minds Through Art Program
Location	Brookline, MA
Contact Information	Rebecca Margolin: rmargolin@goddardhouse.org
Point of Contact	If you are interested in exploring volunteer opportunities at Goddard House Assisted Living, please email our EnrichedLIFE Director, Rebecca Margolin, at rmargolin@goddardhouse.org. Please include a resumé and specify your areas of interest.
Description	Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) is implemented in group sessions of 3-6 participants (artists) with dementia. Led by a facilitator, each artist is partnered with a trained volunteer/student intern on a one-to-one basis. The volunteer/student intern supports the artist with a step-by-step “hands-off” approach so that the artist creates the artwork independently. Trained volunteer/student interns meet weekly with artists for approximately 8 weeks. The art-making sessions culminate in a gallery exhibition celebrating the artists’ accomplishments while educating the public about the creative capacities of people with dementia. Volunteers help with set up and preparation of the art project, assist and connect with the artist participant through the class, and help clean up after the program. After each class, volunteers participate in the art “Huddle” where they discuss and prepare the art project for the next week. The volunteers also help prepare for the art exhibit at the end of the programs.
Commitment	Although the days may vary, volunteers will be expected to commit to meeting with artists once a week for 8 weeks.

Franciscian Children's Hospital Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Franciscian Children's Hospital
Location	Brighton, MA
Contact Information	Yudy Reyes, Volunteer Program Manager: YReyes@franciscanchildrens.org or 617-779-4900
Point of Contact	Email: YReyes@franciscanchildrens.org or see the Volunteer Page to fulfill the requirements.
Description	The Volunteer Program at Franciscan Children’s provides volunteers with the opportunity to truly make a difference and to be helping hands for our patients, students, families and staff. Whether you are playing games with children, cuddling infants in their medical rehabilitation programs, navigating visitors around campus, or giving parents a much-needed break, your generosity leaves a lasting impression on the Franciscan Children’s community.
Commitment	Your volunteer commitment will be dependent on your conversation with the volunteer program manager, Yudy Reyes.

Rogerson House Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Rogerson House
Location	Boston, MA
Contact Information	(617) 983-2300
Point of Contact	Call (617) 983-2300 or send an email to the Rogerson House through their contact form.
Description	The Mission of Rogerson House is to provide the highest quality professional care for Assisted Living residents and Day Program participants who need memory care, in addition to supporting their families. The programs, staff training, and physical design of Rogerson House focus on maximizing functional and cognitive abilities, all in a positive emotional environment. As a Rogerson House Volunteer, your efforts can make a real difference in our ability to help people affected by memory loss. It’s one of the most rewarding experiences you may ever have, and they have a wide range of volunteer opportunities available and sincerely welcome your help.
Commitment	Volunteers will be expected to go through a training program and orientation in addition to their volunteer commitment. Hours and days will be determined between you and your person of contact at the Rogerson House.

You're With Us Mentor

Volunteer Title/Type	Mentor
Organization	You're With Us
Location	Boston, MA
Contact Information	(978) 587-6663 or email: michael@yourewithus.org
Point of Contact	Mentor Application
Description	You’re With Us! is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a Department of Developmental Services (DDS) service provider that creates inclusion opportunities for young adults with disabilities. Their program connects college students, clubs, groups, and teams with individuals with disabilities to welcome into their groups as they are. By joining YWU, mentors are expected to spend ~4hr/week with their designated mentee. Spending time with a mentee is specific to their needs, but people are paired based on shared interests. This is a paid position.
Commitment	You will be expected to spend approximately 4 hours per week with your mentee.

NAAM Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	New American Association of Massachusetts
Location	Lynn, MA
Contact Information	Sophie Bardetti:sbardetti@naamass.org
Point of Contact	Complete the volunteer form as directed on the website or, email: info@naamass.org
Description	NAAM is a non-profit that provides resources and support for newly-arrived refugees and immigrants. Current opportunities include Translation & Interpretation; ESL and Citizenship Instruction; and Youth Program Coordination.
Commitment	They ask that volunteers in the youth program commit to at least one day a week during youth program hours (Monday through Thursday, 3-5pm).

Rosie's Place Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Rosie's Place
Location	Boston, MA
Contact Information	Elshaday Melaku - Volunteer Services Associate: emelaku@rosiesplace.org
Point of Contact	Volunteer Form
Description	Rosie's Place is a multi-service community center that offers women emergency shelter and meals, and so much more: a food pantry, ESOL classes, legal assistance, wellness care, one-on-one support, housing and job search services, and community outreach. There, women will find support, opportunity and the tools they need to make a new start.
Commitment	Volunteers help out with up to 3 shifts per month, which is often not more than 9 hours of service per month.

MLCS Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Maverick Landing Community
Location	Boston, MA
Contact Information	William Wallace Patten - Operations & Communications Lead: william@mlcsboston.org
Point of Contact	Volunteer Application Form
Description	MLCS's mission is to build an equitable community by uplifting and supporting families, promoting community health, and nurturing resident and youth leadership and creativity. We do this through a variety of services including adult education & ESOL, youth programming around steam/stem, family services, food distribution, and housing support. After 3 years of our kids (ages 7-12) makerspace being shut down due to the pandemic, we're so excited to be re-launching our robust afterschool programming. The space is open for kids from 3:30pm-7pm, Monday through Thursday. The first hour is typically used for completing homework. We're looking for volunteers to come in for an hour to support kids with whatever they need academically. Volunteers are also welcomed to stay after homework help and support youth facilitators with scheduled programming.
Commitment	3:30pm-7pm, Monday through Thursday.

NewBridge on the Charles Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	NewBridge on the Charles
Location	Boston, MA
Contact Information	Ellen Offner: eoffner9@gmail.com
Point of Contact	Volunteer Application
Description	Volunteers work with older adults with all different levels of independence and needs, including active independent living residents and more frail patients in our long-term chronic care hospital. You’ll be provided with all the training, testing, and personal protective equipment you need to stay safe during COVID-19, and support from our team to make sure your experience is rewarding.
Commitment	Dependent on the agreement made with NewBridge on the Charles.

Chica Project Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Chica Project
Location	Boston, MA
Contact Information	Clauder Aspilaire: clauder@chicaproject.org
Point of Contact	Explore the Join-Us Website Page to apply for the opportunity that aligns with what you're seeking.
Description	Chica Project (CP) is a nonprofit organization comprised of diverse leaders, professionals, and volunteers. Through a network of accomplished multicultural women, chica project empowers girls and young women to recognize their strengths and build the self-efficacy needed to embark on pathways to economic success.
Commitment	Commitment is dependent on the volunteer position that you apply to/are awarded.

PALS Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	PALS
Location	Boston, MA and various locations across the country
Contact Information	Lauren: Lauren@palsprograms.org
Point of Contact	Volunteer Application
Description	Each year PALS is excited to create inclusive summer camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome through our overnight camps. Our volunteer-led programs change attitudes, transform lives, and inspire a world of belonging and we would love for you to consider joining us to make the PALS magic happen!
Commitment	For full week programs, Peers will arrive on-site on Saturday evening before the program begins on Sunday. You will stay on-site with us through the week of camp, and finish the program on the following Saturday by 12pm. For modified (21+ age) programs, Peer will arrive on-site on Wednesday morning. You will stay on-site through the week of camp, and finish the program on the follow Sunday.

Community Servings Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Community Servings
Location	Jamaica Plain, MA
Contact Information	Jackie Carvey: jcarvey@servings.org
Point of Contact	Sign up for a volunteer shift with their online calendar.
Description	They offer kitchen volunteer shifts from 9-12pm, 1-4pm, and 4-7pm, and signs up are available via your volunteer portal page or the calendar on our website: https://www.servings.org/volunteer_calendar/. If your organization or school includes a community service requirement, this is an excellent opportunity to fulfill that need. We are open during public K-12 school breaks, as well, if you and your family would like to join us in the kitchen.
Commitment	Commitment to a three hour shift on a given day. Whether this remains a long-term volunteer opportunity is up to you.

Hyde Square Task Force Mentor/Tutor

Volunteer Title/Type	Mentor and/or Tutor
Organization	Hyde Square Task Force
Location	Jamaica Plain, MA
Contact	Eva Farrell: eva@hydesquare.org
Application	Volunteer Application
Description	Are you interested in supporting talented, creative youth in Boston's Latin Quarter while they work towards their goals? If so, you can volunteer at the HSTF as a mentor or tutor. Mentors expose students in grades 8-12 to a wide variety of college and career opportunities through hands-on workshops and activities and develop relationships with young people that will impact their lives positively. Some mentors are matched 1:1 with a young person while others are in a group mentoring set-up. Tutors offer support in all academic subjects, including SAT prep.
Commitment	Shifts are two hours a week. Virtual and in-person opportunities are available.

TriTogether Tutor

Volunteer Title/Type	Tutor
Organization	TriTogether
Location	Boston, MA (Virtual)
Contact	Hannah Sieber: hannah@tritogether.org
Application	Volunteer Application
Description	TriTogether offers free tutoring services for students whose circumstances have previously made tutoring inaccessible. It is a volunteer-based tutoring organization that provides 1:1 virtual tutoring to foster youth.
Commitment	Commitment is dependent on the agreement you make with Hannah.

Brookline Senior Center Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Brookline Senior Center
Location	Brookline, MA
Contact	Valerie Graf: vgrad@brooklinema.gov
Application	Email the Volunteer Coordinator, Valerie Graf
Description	The Brookline Senior Center provides a range of programs and services in health, arts, nutrition, and recreation. Their goal is to help people maintain their independence so they continue to be active members of the community.
Commitment	Commitment varies.

Boston Debate League Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Boston Debate League
Location	Boston, MA
Contact	Kelly Cody: kcody@bostondebate.org
Application	Volunteer Portal
Description	Most of BDL volunteers serve as volunteer judges, whose role is to listen to debates, share encouragement, offer advice for the next round, and inform tournament staff who won the debate. Volunteer judges can judge in English or Spanish at high school tournaments.
Commitment	Volunteer judges serve in shifts of 4-5 hours, with each shift covering two or three debates. Most tournaments are on Fridays and Saturdays.

Y2Y Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Youth2Youth
Location	Cambridge, MA
Contact	Annie Li: volunteer@y2yharvardsquare.org
Application	Email Annie Li at volunteer@y2yharvardsquare.org
Description	Y2Y Network is building student-led programming to interrupt the cycle of homelessness for a generation of young adults. Y2Y Network employs a youth-to-youth model to provide a safe and affirming environment for young adults 18-24 experiencing homelessness. They are currently accepting volunteers for morning and evening shifts.
Commitment	Commitment varies.

Discovering Justice Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Discovering Justice
Location	Boston, MA
Contact	Kiara Batista: kbatista@discoveringjustice.org
Application	Volunteer Application
Description	Discovering Justice is seeking tour guides for the Moakley Federal Courthouse, an architectural and civic landmark in Boston’s Seaport District. Volunteers will guide school groups, community organizations, and interested members of the public on a one-hour tour of the Courthouse including inside its courtrooms and artistic spaces.
Commitment	Minimal commitment of 6 programs per year, between the hours of 9:30 am and 4:00 pm, as needed.

BARCC Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Location	Cambridge, MA (most volunteers are virtual)
Contact	Megan Mulcahy: volunteer@barcc.org
Application	Volunteer Application
Description	BARCC’s vision is to end sexual violence through healing and social change. When you become a BARCC volunteer, you take an active role in helping us to deliver on that promise. Volunteer roles vary, but include Hotline Counseling, Incarcerated Survivor Support, and Medical Advocacy.
Commitment	Commitment varies, but volunteers should commit to one volunteering shift per week for at least a year.

Back on my Feet Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Back on my Feet
Location	Boston, MA
Contact	info@backonmyfeet.org
Application	Volunteer Application
Description	Back on My Feet empowers those experiencing housing insecurity to rebuild their confidence. They commit individuals to run or walk three mornings a week, and then provide job training, education, employment, and housing. The organization’s mission is not to create runners within the homeless population, but to use running to create self-sufficiency in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Help out as Circle Up Volunteer, Next Steps Mentor, Administrative/Community Outreach Volunteer, or Skill Specialist
Commitment	Commitment varies

Playspace Activity Leader Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Horizons for Homeless Children
Location	Boston, MA
Contact	boston@horizonschildren.org
Application	Volunteer Application
Description	Horizons for Homeless Children is the Commonwealth’s leading organization devoted exclusively to serving homeless children. Horizons has designed and installed child-centered rooms, called Playspaces, in shelters throughout Massachusetts with the intention of creating a safe and nurturing environment.
Commitment	2 hour shifts, once a week. Minimum six-month commitment.

BHCHP Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Location	Boston, MA
Contact	volunteer@bhchp.org
Application	Volunteer Application
Description	Volunteers with BHCHP may provide administrative support or engage directly with patients. Although volunteers cannot engage in direct clinical work, their contributions expand and complement the care we provide to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Commitment	BHCHP requests you come in on a regular schedule (same day/same time every week) over a six month period.

Daily Table Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Daily Table
Location	Various across MA
Contact	Celia Grant: cgrant@dailytable.org
Application	Volunteer Schedule Form
Description	Daily Table is a nonprofit community grocery store chain dedicated to providing fresh, tasty, convenient, and nutritious food at prices everyone can afford. Volunteers may be placed in their stores, commissary kitchen, sorting produce, labeling and packaging foods, stocking retail shelves, or reorganizing the freezer.
Commitment	Shifts are typically 3 hours. Long-term commitment varies!

Haley House Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Haley House
Location	Boston, MA
Contact	volunteer@haleyhouse.org
Application	Volunteer Application
Description	Haley House is dedicated to helping those made vulnerable by the harshest effects of inequality move toward wholeness and economic independence.
Commitment	Commitment varies!

Prison Book Program Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Prison Book Program
Location	Quincy, MA
Contact	volunteer@prisonbookprogram.org
Application	Volunteer Sign Up
Description	The mission of the Prison Book Program is to support incarcerated people by sending them free books and reading materials that meet their specific needs and interests. They do this through a highly engaging volunteer experience that connects people inside and outside of the American prison system.
Commitment	Commitment varies!

Friday Night Supper Volunteer

Volunteer Title/Type	Volunteer
Organization	Friday Night Supper Program
Location	Boston, MA
Contact	Aaidaliz Perez: contact@fridaynightsupper.org
Application	Volunteer Sign Up
Description	The mission of the Friday Night Supper Program is to serve a hot, nutritious meal, in a safe and dignified environment, every Friday to anyone who wants one.
Commitment	Commitment varies!

Boys and Girls Club Tutor

Volunteer Title/Type	Tutor
Organization	Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester
Location	Dorchester, MA
Contact	Michael Lembke: mlembke@bgcb.org
Application	Volunteer Inquiry Form
Description	Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) provides a safe haven, adult role models, and a variety of programs that support the educational, emotional, physical, and social development of youth, without regard to social, racial, ethnic, or religious background. Volunteers would work one on one and with small groups to help school age children stay on track with homework and work on bringing skills up to grade level.
Commitment	Blue Hill is looking for tutors for their after school program from 2-6pm. Mentors and tutors typically commit to at least one day a week for a couple of hours.

Volunteer Title/Type	Academic Mentor
Organization	America Learns
Location	Simmons University
Contact Information	communityengagement@simmons.ed
Contact Person	Courtney Kramer
Description	Simmons students will participate as Academic Mentors with local school and nonprofit partners. Academic Mentors will work in a team setting to provide academic and reading support as well as enrichment opportunities to young people in collaboration with our partners. Program information for the fall, including days, times, and program sites, are still to be determined.
Commitment	Approximately 4-6 hours per week including training opportunities, team meetings, and direct service experience.

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