Family, friends, and colleagues are welcome to volunteer together at Alternatives For Girls for a one-time project or special event. Projects vary.
We host many different events throughout the year to raise funds to support our shared mission with the Buttonwood Park Zoo of creating experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world. The Society supports the zoo by managing family events and coordinating fundraising activities. The success of our events is made possible by the many…
Counselors-in-Training (CIT) are 13 – 17 year old volunteers in our ZooCrew program. The CIT program provides experience in camp programs, public speaking, education, teamwork, and conservation. CIT’s will: Get job experience while earning volunteer service hours, assist the counselors in all aspects of camp, help the Buttonwood Park Zoo achieve its mission of conservation…
Education Volunteers help to teach our guests about the Zoo’s animals and our conservation efforts, as well as facilitate play experiences at the Zoo’s Nature Play area. Volunteers must be enthusiastic, willing to learn, and willing to foster a safe and positive environment for our visitors.
We have added a wide variety of new plants to the Buttonwood Park Zoo landscape in recent years, from our beloved Butterfly Garden to the sweeping field of lilies near the Carousel. With further expansion on the horizon, the Buttonwood Park Zoo hopes to be a must-stop destination for all botanical enthusiasts. To accomplish our…
The Beverly Children’s Learning Center Family Council meets once a month at 6pm. Child care and light refreshments are provided. The focus of the Family Council is to enhance the functions of the programs through creating and supporting enrichment programs, family and staff events, family trainings and workshops, volunteering in the program, promoting BCLC within…
Family involvement is a critical component to the quality of our program. Research has demonstrated that future academic success is linked to parents or guardians involvement and relationships with their child’s school. Therefore, families are welcomed and encouraged to join us as partners in creating the best possible experience for your child, which can happen…
Eversight hosts a number of community and fundraising events in our service areas throughout the year—from ball games and bowling to BBQs and galas—to help raise critical funds for our charitable services and connect people touched by the gift of sight. Volunteers can assist with planning and coordination, gift-in-kind and sponsorship solicitations, assembling and mailing…
Volunteers can help by signing up to recover food or participate virtually with our social engagement.