During the summer from June through August, we welcome high school students on Wednesday and Friday mornings, rain or shine, hot or cold. High School Crew volunteers will receive direction from our farmers and then work independently with other peers. Community Service hours can be approved upon request. This is a great way to meet…
Volunteers become mentors, or “buddies”, to our participants, helping to provide strong role models for our members. In return, those volunteers who assist with the activities learn valuable lessons in character development, respect, compassion and build positive perceptions of individuals with disabilities. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer to participate in events and…
The goals of our elderly programs are to address this issue by providing companionship, conversation, and fun to the elderly who live in local nursing homes. Something as simple as providing conversation can make a world of difference. Beyond those we are serving, elderly programs also open up volunteers to a greater awareness and appreciation…
Help with various assignments at events, engage with public, educate on BCWC work, and help with event setup/breakdown as needed.
Responsibilities include supporting learning in the classroom or library and helping the day of our special events.
Farm to Pantry volunteers reduce food insecurity in our community by connecting extra produce from farms with food pantries. Volunteers pick up food from local farms and transport it to food pantries for distribution to individuals and families in need.
Volunteer with our Healthy Aging team to improve the lives of older adults in our community. Opportunities include one-on-one technology tutoring. This individualized approach provides the elder with a comfortable setting to learn skills that they can use to connect with family, order groceries or medications, and feel more independent. Other opportunities include helping out…
Responsibilities include: Wrapping gifts for Walden School students for holidays and celebrations. Beautifying the campus for special events. Organizing special fundraising events, such as the annual Ben Hollingsworth Memorial Ride. Gathering silent auction gifts for our fall gala.
The Framingham Public Schools Resource Room provides clothing, school supplies, personal care items, and other needed items to any child in need in the Framingham Public Schools. Volunteers organize the items and help prepare packages for families.
The JFS Children’s Clothing Closet provides a seasonal response to the clothing needs of the elementary school-aged children in the Metrowest community, specifically focusing on the most economically challenged schools in Framingham. Volunteers sort and organize donated new and gently used clothing to help JFS keep track of inventory and help prepare clothing packages to…