The New Bedford community has a large number of elderly veterans who could use a friendly face from time to time. If you have free time and want to make a friend, please consider participating in our visit a vet program.
Do you love a good birthday party? Want to go out in nature and talk a walk? Maybe planning residents’ events is a good fit for you. Come by and meet our residents and staff!
Assist VTH with facility improvements like painting, cleaning, yard work, and other critical projects.
Are you passionate about the issues veterans face in our community and excited about the programs VTH has to offer veterans? Spread your fire by becoming a VTH Ambassador and giving presentation at events and schools about veterans’ issues. We’ll provide you with information, statistics and research opportunities to help you tell the community about…
If you have a Massachusetts State license and are interested in driving local veterans to their doctor appointments, please contact us. Our residents will be very appreciative.
VTH holds annual fundraisers and community events. You can help assist us with planning, managing and promoting these events. It’s a great way to make a difference and meet people in the community.
Do you have a skill that you would like to share? If you have teaching experience, we would love for you to come teach your skill to our residents.
Do you love animals but would prefer helping them by working behind the scenes? Do you enjoy working in a fun, fast paced environment? Our Animal Care and Adoption Centers and our Administrative Offices are often in need of administrative support from the volunteer department. Previous customer service experience and the ability to multi-task is…
To provide a welcoming face and helpful assistance in registering participants at programs and special events.
To learn and apply their outdoor leadership skills at programs, assisting our trained program staff in providing positive encouragement and physical support, as needed, to participants with physical, cognitive, and other disabilities, as they cycle, kayak, canoe, hike, camp, snowshoe, cross-country ski, ice skate, and more.