Coastal Foodshed is seeking volunteers to help us improve local food availability through our Mobile Farm Stand, Virtual Market and Farmers Markets. These weekly opportunities include everything from administrative work, marketing, promotion and hands-on work in our aggregation hub in New Bedford, MA.

Responsibilities can include: Pantry distribution, Grocery or meal delivery (license and car needed), Packing groceries, Packaging meals, Providing and/or serving meals (Great for businesses and service organizations), Tending and harvesting produce at our garden plot, and/or Fundraising events.

City Year Boston is fortunate to have champions in the community, and has a few opportunities for building support among your networks. You can organize a supply drive or at-home service workshops among friends or colleagues.

In addition to supporting our AmeriCorps Members as mentors, there are opportunities to present at networking sessions and career days. These typically happen from September – April.

The Chinese Culture Connection offers many volunteer opportunities for those who are interested in helping the organization and its programs. Choices may include in the office, at after-school program, and at our events. Taking part in our annual events, such as Chinese New Year Celebration, annual gala, or Ping-Pong tournament or other community fairs.

Attend monthly committee meetings via Zoom. Procure sponsorships, auction items and raffle prizes. Assist marketing the event to communicate the message of the event.

Support families experiencing homelessness while assisting them in their search for permanent or transitional housing.

Volunteers are the livelihood of our agency. Volunteers provide a variety of support, including teaching English as a second language, managing the food pantry, answering telephones, mentoring individuals in our programs. There are many ways to utilize your talents and skills to help.