Our Legal Referral Program connects Massachusetts nonprofits with volunteer lawyers. We also offer in-depth legal reviews of nonprofit operations through our Legal Assessment Program. Additionally, lawyers may volunteer with our Pro Bono Consultation Series, which offers an opportunity to assist a nonprofit on discrete topics such as policy review in a clinic-style setting.
Our Legal Clinic for the Homeless program provides legal assistance to the homeless at eight shelter locations. We partner with volunteer lawyers from law firms and corporate legal departments. Lawyers are also invited to join our Legal Clinic Panel, composed of volunteer attorneys that handle pro bono cases with the assistance of the Clearinghouse’s resources…
Helping at outreach events in the community.
Supporting callers who are in distress (requires extensive training).
This program is designed to support questions and concerns of families, while providing access to resources and supports. Volunteers assist with making phone calls and doing intakes with families (requires good communication skills, bilingual a plus).
Assist with light office tasks & data entry (need basic computer skills).
Sunshine is a free telephone reassurance program to check on the well-being of seniors (60 plus), the homebound or disabled (can be younger). Volunteers assist by making calls to seniors & housebound individuals. Sunshine service is provided seven days a week between the hours of 7:30am & 5:00pm.
Assist staff in providing Daybreak youth with artistic, musical, and recreational activities.
Provide administrative support (Monday-Friday only; tasks such as copying, filing, data entry, etc.).
Become a H4H volunteer.