There are multiple ways to find volunteer opportunities in Boston, MA. Some well-established organizations may expect prospective volunteers to visit their websites directly, while others—especially smaller organizations—may rely on community or national volunteer recruitment platforms.

For the Boston, MA area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

• Connect For Good

  A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Massachusetts Bay with 689 organizations and 1968 opportunities as of 01/19/2023.

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• Boston Cares

  A local/regional directory provided by Boston Cares with 16 organizations and 82 opportunities as of 03/14/2023.

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• United Way Volunteer HQ

  A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Massachusetts Bay with 278 organizations and 181 opportunities as of 03/06/2025.

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• Celtics Community Crew

  A local/regional directory provided by Boston Celtics with organizations and 99 opportunities as of 01/06/2023.

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Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.