Take photographs of USES’s programs for use in marketing and advertising. Support program staff with data entry, filing, and light administrative work.
As an MLH e-Coach, you will support your Scholar through each year of their college career with the ultimate goal of their college graduation. Much of this guidance can be provided through emails which will allow you to be present in a college student’s life without feeling like you are interfering in it. This is…
As a barn helper, you work directly with barn staff to assist with turning out horses to their paddocks, feeding, and mucking (aka cleaning) stalls. Those who wish to handle horses must attend a Taking the Lead training. However, those who want to help in the barn with feeding, mucking, scrubbing water buckets, and sweeping…
As a side walker, you are responsible for the participant, providing physical support and assistance per the instructor’s direction. The type of support you provide will vary based on the skills and abilities of each participant. For those wishing to act as a side walker, you are required to attend UpReach volunteer training and are…
As a horse leader or handler, you are responsible for the horse and should be alert and aware of the horse’s behavior at all times. All those handling horses in therapeutic riding or driving lessons or hippotherapy sessions must attend both Taking the Lead and UpReach volunteer training.
The first quarter of every year, The VITA Center provides tax assistance and online filing of Federal and State returns for individuals and families. Volunteers who have completed IRS training at Urban Edge provide individualized, one-on-one assistance on a walk-in basis. We can always use new volunteers willing to undergo this training, and we eagerly…
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
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.