Through the Charles River Watershed Association’s Canoeing for Clean Water program, volunteers set out on the river in canoes and pull invasive water chestnuts for an extremely rewarding experience. Volunteers have a great time exploring the Charles while helping restore the river’s natural ecosystems.
Help prepare and serve hot meals Monday through Thursday 12:00 – 1pm, and bag lunches Saturday mornings 12:00 – 1:30.
Volunteer events are a great way to get outside, learn more about the river, have fun working with friends, coworkers, and neighbors, and help restore the centerpiece of Greater Boston’s urban park system. Projects may include: bench, fencing, and picnic table painting; invasive plant removal, planting and maintaining garden beds, fall bulb planting, mulching, raking…
Students 14 years old or older are welcome to volunteer or intern with the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. Roles include working with visitors and helping with community events. We can also work with you to create a project that meets the requirements of a work study or community service program at your school.
We can accommodate large groups for big projects such as building maintenance, painting, landscaping, canvasing, and more. Please note that we normally ask large groups to make a small contribution ($100-200) to defray the cost of paint, cleaning supplies, etc.
CWFM, a program of the Cambridge Community Center, runs every Saturday from January to April and always needs some helping hands. The Coast Kitchen is a free monthly community meal program. It runs every third Friday of the month, and we can always use volunteers to help set up and clean up!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston welcomes groups from corporations and other organizations to enhance BGCB’s programming and facilities. Our group volunteer opportunities provide a meaningful, productive team-building experience while fulfilling a need at one of our 11 locations! Volunteer group projects may include Club beautification, supporting Club events, hosting members at your office, or…
Event volunteers assist in a variety of ways from planning an event, setting up for an event and other day of tasks, hosting a information session to introduce people to Breakthrough, or help provide meals for teachers and students.
A range of administrative projects arise for which we need additional hands including mailings for families, newsletter distribution, and organizing portfolios of student work to share with interested visitors and supporters. Some projects can be done off-site.
Each year, dozens of caring people and organizations assist The Brookline Center with event planning, fundraising support, and occasional program-related opportunities.