Volunteers can spend one day on medium to large scale projects such as painting, landscaping, heavy cleaning of common areas and other capital improvements at FBMS shelters and properties. In other instances, volunteers may “adopt” a site and provide periodic landscaping and general clean up.
Running a drive for essential items is great way to involve friends, family, co-workers, or group members in supporting our mission. Members of our Development team are available to advise you on how to most effectively run a drive. We can recommend items currently needed and, in some instances, can help develop materials or promote…
Our Administrative Offices in Brockton, as well as other office locations throughout the region are regularly in need of support with administrative and clerical duties, such as filing, answering phones, assembling mailings, and computer data entry.
Volunteers can assist staff with various tasks during and after the evening intake period at our individual emergency shelters in Quincy and Brockton. Direct Care is ideal for individual adults age 18 and older who feel comfortable interacting directly with the homeless population. Direct Care volunteers assist between the hours of 4 and 6 pm.
Our Distribution Center in Brockton utilizes volunteers to receive, sort and inventory donated items, which are distributed out to our sites from the Center as they are needed.
Kitchen volunteers (individuals or groups) provide, prepare and serve lunch or dinner for emergency shelter guests in Quincy and Brockton. Because of this generous support, our guests receive nutritious hot meals on a regular basis.
We offer a host of volunteer opportunities at our greenhouse, through hands-on-learning, or by partnering with community groups on a variety of sustainable projects. Build, Construct, Operate, Grow. Whether you just want to help out for a few hours or want to participate on a regular schedule, we value your engagement.
Clerical helpers assist in various ways in our Concord Office. Many help with mailings, data entry, making phone calls, covering the front desk and other administrative duties.
We engage volunteer providers, nurses, and other health care professionals to supplement the work of our staff. The number we can accept is limited by space and insurance constraints, but if you are interested we would like to hear from you.
Some volunteers provide help with our special events such as fundraisers and programs for clients. Duties vary according to the needs of each event and the abilities of each volunteer. Some volunteers also give presentations about vision loss and the Agency’s work at community events or health fairs.