We offer a range of volunteer opportunities such as: working directly at one of our housing/residential programs, gardening and helping out at ReVision Urban Farm, serving meals or teaching classes at the Boston Living Center, participating in one of our fundraising and special events, helping with administrative tasks, and assisting with graphic design needs.
Responsibilities include: Make calls to current and potential donors to ask for an auction donation. Cultivate and send proposals and donation forms via fax or email. Make additional follow-up calls as needed to ensure donations are received. Qualifications include: The ideal candidate is passionate about WGBH and familiar with the Foundation’s mission; self-motivated; persuasive; deadline-driven;…
As a side walker, you are responsible for the participant, providing physical support and assistance per the instructor’s direction. The type of support you provide will vary based on the skills and abilities of each participant. For those wishing to act as a side walker, you are required to attend UpReach volunteer training and are…
UpReach sits on 96 beautiful acres, which require constant upkeep. We are always looking for individuals who can assist with general maintenance, as well as repairs and improvements to the facility. Year-round opportunities include mowing, weed-whacking, mulching the trail, gardening and weeding, paddock picking, snow blowing, painting, fence repairs, and more!
As a horse leader or handler, you are responsible for the horse and should be alert and aware of the horse’s behavior at all times. All those handling horses in therapeutic riding or driving lessons or hippotherapy sessions must attend both Taking the Lead and UpReach volunteer training.
Fresh Truck volunteers engage with shoppers, bag and restock items on the truck, as well as assist in clean up at the end of the market.
On the Tuesday before every Thanksgiving, Urban Edge staff and volunteers gather to pass out between 300 and 600 turkeys and chickens and Thanksgiving fixings. Volunteers take donations (foodstuffs), sign in recipients, assist in distribution, set up and clean up, deliver food to seniors.
Particularly in the warm-weather months, we schedule community-building events that might be anything from a cookout to a neighborhood walk. Volunteers are welcome to join us, pitch in, and get to know your community.
Income Support Screeners make direct connections with USES coaching and Training for Office Job participants and help empower them to make positive changes in their lives. They collaborate with USES coaches to assess present strengths and assets, connect families with relevant resources, and help them secure government benefits.
The first quarter of every year, The VITA Center provides tax assistance and online filing of Federal and State returns for individuals and families. Volunteers who have completed IRS training at Urban Edge provide individualized, one-on-one assistance on a walk-in basis. We can always use new volunteers willing to undergo this training, and we eagerly…