While many seniors may feel left behind by society, The Salvation Army makes every effort to engage them in meaningful and worthwhile programs. Your involvement in the following programs will change a life: the League of Mercy and the Seniors Program Assistant.
Institute volunteers are an essential part of teaching future generations of leaders about government, the importance of civic engagement, and the need for bipartisanship. Volunteers bring these ideas to life by guiding visitors through exhibits and supporting programs. No experience is necessary and the Institute offers an extensive training program. Being comfortable leading group tours…
Docents are volunteers trained to lead interpretive walking tours of the Back Bay Fens, Riverway, Olmsted Park and Jamaica Pond for the general public and special interest groups. Docents also may assist with visitor programming and lead or host activities at the Shattuck Visitor Center or on site in the Emerald Necklace parks
Volunteers work in the Rose Garden deadheading and pruning roses and weeding the rose beds and borders. Training and tools provided. This opportunity is seasonal.
Volunteer to be an Emerald Necklace Ambassador and share your enthusiasm for the parks with others. Park Ambassadors greet visitors at the Shattuck Visitor Center in the Back Bay Fens and represent the Conservancy at fairs and festivals hosted by other organizations.
Help implement a comprehensive woodlands management program and promote a healthier forest through activities ranging from removing invasive plant species to conditioning forest soil.
Want to directly impact the lives of promising, motivated Scholars? Then join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school! Volunteer tutors help Scholars complete homework, facilitate educational games and activities, supervise recess, and more.
Offered every Saturday throughout the academic year, SMASH is a two-hour study hall where Scholars can work independently, collaborate with other students, and receive one-on-one tutoring. Volunteers support Scholars by serving as tutors and mentors, and these meaningful relationships help students gain confidence, build their academic skills, and stay on track for college.
Are you a Steppingstone Alum who wants to support younger Scholars? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Steppingstone is always looking for volunteers to mentor Scholars who have graduated from high school. These Alumni support students by looking over resumes, discussing career paths, helping with graduate school applications, finding scholarships, and more.
There are many additional opportunities for you to contribute to Steppingstone’s work throughout the year. Activities include: speaking on a career panel, becoming a Steppingstone Ambassador, mentoring a Steppingstone Alumni, visiting Steppingstone to see our programs in action, or hosting an event.