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Volunteer in Boston

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Volunteer in Boston

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Diverse volunteers of all ages picking up litter on a path

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Volunteer Opportunity Websites	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. Help Boston Cares A local/regional directory provided by Boston Cares. Help Celtics Community Crew A local/regional directory provided by Boston Celtics. Help Suggest changes or additions

Service Clubs	Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs. The Junior League of Boston The Junior League of Boston is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Rotary Club of Boston It hosts in-person club meetings twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, featuring a social gathering from 5:30–6:00 pm followed by the meeting from 6:00–7:30 pm at Club Cafe in Boston. Board meetings, which are open to all members, are held virtually via Zoom. Lions of Boston Massachusetts The Boston Host Lions Club is part of a network of local Lions Clubs listed on this website, working together to improve lives through projects like health and vision screenings, eyeglass recycling, support for children and families, and creative initiatives such as Cards of HOPE. Kiwanis Club of East Boston They meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6 pm Spinelli’s Banquet Hall in Boston, MA. Suggest changes or additions

Major Events	MLK Weekend An annual MLK Weekend celebration that brings the community together through meaningful service opportunities, honoring Dr. King’s legacy of civic engagement. The event features volunteer projects, learning sessions, and family-friendly activities that highlight the power of service to create positive community change. One Boston Day One Boston Day is a citywide day of service and kindness that brings people together to honor Boston’s resilience, compassion, and commitment to caring for one another through community action. It is celebrated on annually on April 15th. Family Volunteer Day Family Volunteer Day is an annual, kid-friendly day of service celebrated on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, bringing families together to support Greater Boston communities through hands-on volunteer projects. Suggest changes or additions

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks	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. Queer & Trans Mutual Aid Massachusetts Queer & Trans Mutual Aid Massachusetts (QTMAMA) is a collective of LGBTQIA+ residents of Massachusetts who are seeking to bring the wider queer population together and foster the principles of solidarity, community, and mutual aid. Boston Workers Circle Mutual Aid Network The Boston Workers Circle Mutual Aid Network is a community-driven resource rooted in a long tradition of mutual support, connecting members to share resources and care for one another. The open listserv helps community members organize and respond collectively to each other’s needs. Mutual Aid Eastie Mutual Aid Eastie is a neighbor-led network that builds solidarity and community care by connecting people to shared resources, support, and inclusive community spaces. New members can get involved by sharing their skills or interests, attending neighbor meetings, volunteering at community spaces like the Free Little Pantry, or making one-time or ongoing financial contributions to support the network’s initiatives. Suggest changes or additions

Local Organizations	Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes. Explore All 590 Organizations Volunteer to Help Animals & WildlifeSee all 25 organizations FIDO of Natick, Inc. To enhance public space in the Town while creating a safe, exciting, and enriching environment for people and their dogs. Info Ruff Tales Rescue To save the lives of abandoned dogs and redirect them to stable, loving environments that serve as their forever home or the bridge to their forever home. Info South Shore Pet Food Pantry The South Shore Pet Food Pantry works with multiple rescue organizations who have come together to help families feed their pets in times of need by distributing donated dry and canned pet food at various local food pantry locations. Info Volunteer to Help Arts & CultureSee all 64 organizations Eventide Theatre Company We provide an encouraging, supportive environment for actors, songwriters and playwrights leading to excellent, creative, and thought-provoking performances that stimulate and educate Cape audiences of all ages. Info Munroe Center for the Arts To inspire, engage, and nurture students, artists, audiences, and our community in their creative explorations. Info Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce The mission of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce is to promote, advocate and educate all of our members to foster and achieve a sustainable economic climate for the villages of Yarmouth. Info Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 235 organizations Children’s Room The Children’s Room creates safe, supportive communities, so that no child, teen, or family has to grieve alone. Info Friends of Children’s Cove To provide compassionate, comprehensive, and collaborative response services at no cost to survivors of child abuse through its evidence-based programs, network of community partnerships, educational outreach and awareness efforts. Its multidisciplinary team works together to empower survivors, promote healthy outcomes, and help mitigate the stigma of child abuse. Info New England Association for Colombian Children (NEACOL) Changing lives, empowering the future of Colombian Children. To generate resources to support social programs and unite efforts that will contribute to improving life conditions of Colombian children in need. Info Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 47 organizations Friends Of The Middlesex Fells Reservation The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation is dedicated to the protection and harmonious use of the Fells; promoting awareness, policies and programs to honor and preserve the ecological, historical and recreational resources of this urban forest reservation. Info Merrimack River Watershed Council div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 intro et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> is to improve and protect the health of the Merrimack River Watershed for all people and wildlife. Info SCA Northeast To build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. Info Volunteer to Help Hunger & Food AccessSee all 98 organizations Lexington Food Pantry The Lexington Food Pantry continues to be committed to making sure that people have access to the food they need while also making sure that our clients and volunteers stay safe. Info The Open Door The mission of The Open Door is to alleviate the impact of hunger in our community. Info Wakefield Food Pantry To provide food and household necessities to residents in need. We strive to provide high-quality service to our guests with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and integrity. Info

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