Encourage young guests in child-directed free play (16 years+).
NEADS partners with volunteers to host our breeder dogs in their homes, then return the dogs to campus when needed for breeding and whelping.
Encourage our young guests and their families to build, dig, climb, create art and make music (Seasonal, 16 years +).
Help maintain gardens. Adopt a Trail and help maintain our walking trains free of trash and debris (Seasonal, all 16 years +).
Our scientific collection has specimens from all periods in the museum’s history and includes botanical specimens, fossils, mammals, rocks and minerals, seashells, birds, and insects. Our library contains rare and antique volumes related to these fields of study. The library volunteer will document the author, title, and publication data of books in our historic collection…
Work as a Keeper Aide volunteer to assist Animal Keepers to help provide for the health, safety, care and enrichment of our animal collection. Keeper Aide volunteers must be 18+. Keeper Aide volunteers must complete at least one, four hour shift per week. Previous animal care experience is preferred.
Volunteer at one of our events, assist with activities & crafts (15+ years).
Want to get volunteer at the largest agricultural event on the eastern seaboard and the sixth-largest fair in the nation? Mass Farmers Markets is looking for volunteers to assist us with running our booth this year.
T.R.U.E serves as the foundation for our boys and young men to build their futures through healthy positive relationships. Mentors will meet once a month for 4-6 hours with a mentee for a minimum of one year. As an agency, we are dedicated to providing this opportunity to every boy in need.
Interact with guests, give assistance to our young visitors in our many interactive exhibits located throughout the museum (15 years +).