live blue Service Leaders volunteer on a more episodic basis. These individuals work within the greater live blue™ Service Initiative and the Volunteer Programs & Internships office to identify environmental and community needs that can be addressed by the program, reach out to potential partner organizations, and, after attending a series of workshops, lead their…
Animal Husbandry Volunteers work directly with our animal population. These positions generally involve a lot of cleaning and diet preparation. Volunteers must be in good physical health and able to make quick decisions.
Spend some quality time providing care to infants while mom works or studies.
The Development Team organizes annual fundraisers to support the Coalition’s programs and services. We also engage in smaller fundraiser efforts, such as selling holiday cakes and cookies and holding gift wrap booths. Volunteers can choose opportunities that fit with their interests and availability.
Volunteer around a special occasion or time of year. Internships are available to students interested in the education/nonprofit sectors.
MSPCC offers a wide variety of corporate volunteer opportunities throughout the year including toy, clothing, backpack, school supplies, baby gear, toiletries and food drives; Thanksgiving and Holiday drives; no-sew blanket making; care packages and “birthdays in a box”; program site clean up and room makeovers; toy organization and assembly.
Mill City Grows holds team-building volunteer sessions with organizations from school and church groups to local businesses and corporate groups. We welcome teams of 5-15 participants.
Individual volunteers aid in providing Lowell with local, organic food by helping to plant, cultivate, and harvest at our farm sites. Come learn new skills alongside our team!
Help out at your local hot lunch program where seniors gather for a nutritious meal; volunteers are needed to help set-up, serve and clean up. Dining Assistants work with the Dining Coordinator to create a welcoming community, encourage conversation, update route sheets and set up/serve and clean up after lunchtime meals. Assistants are trained to…
Become trained and certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to impartially investigate and resolve complaints and problems of residents in long-term care facilities and rest homes. Ombudsmen visit residents regularly to receive and resolve resident concerns. Ombudsmen are also a source of information on community resources and residents’ legal rights.