Acord is often in need of a photographer, IT support, or other various jobs throughout the year.
From greeting visitors in our gift shop and answering questions about the Village to selling merchandise, admissions, and memberships, there is always something to do and someone willing to train you!
As a volunteer, you’d act as our librarian during select public hours and by appointment to help the public with research. We have the resources to aid anyone from scholars to students to individuals researching their ancestry, but we need someone dedicated to history, learning, and books to act as a guide and protector in…
As a volunteer you’ll help with copying, filing, folding brochures, helping with mailings, greeting visitors in our gift shop, compiling our marketing scrapbook, putting price tags on gift shop items, replying to donation requests, or sewing a button on a volunteer’s historical clothing. If the volunteer is comfortable with computer projects, we may ask for…
If you love history and are seeking the opportunity to share that passion with visitors, this is the perfect fit for you! You’ll educate the public on the history of Heritage Village during both special events and our 90-minute guided tours throughout the year. Tour guides are asked to wear period appropriate clothing.
Throughout the year Heritage Village Museum runs a variety of special events. Help anywhere from admissions and concessions to dressing in period clothing and interpreting our historic buildings or doing 19th century demonstrations, there is something for everyone!
Engage homeless youth through relationship building, assist in creating and maintaining a safe space, and learn to work within YOF’s core philosophies and goals. You may be asked to engage in supportive, non-judgmental conversations with homeless youth around sex, sexual health, pregnancy, homelessness, substance use, HIV/AIDS and STDs. Assist in the kitchen, make trips to…
Sign-up to be on our mailing list for special events. When an upcoming event needs volunteers, you’ll be contacted to see if you can help out! Events include Taste of the South End, ARTcetera, AIDS Walk Boston, and more!
Boomerangs offer both individual and group volunteer opportunities at our Dedham Distribution Center. While sizing, tagging, and hanging clothing you can channel their inner fashionista and build comradery with their fellow team members. Every garment that is prepared for sale helps to secure critical funding for client programs at the AIDS Action Committee.
Each Monday Acord receives deliveries of milk, cheese, yogurt, and donated items from The Greater Boston Food Bank. Help unload the truck and help restock the pantry.