Leadership starts and stops with people. Critical to the success of every program is a passionate, committed director. Kids Hope USA thoroughly trains and supports directors to ensure programs operate well and provide an outstanding experience for every student. We also provide ongoing, personal support for directors to stay organized and encouraged to lead and…
We are looking for groups as well as individuals who are able to brave the weather. Our kettle campaign funds are used to meet the needs in our community. We are ringing bells Monday through Saturday from 9:00am – 7:30pm. Sign up at registertoring.com.
Opportunities include: Mentor a student, Sponsor IDEA Camp, Coordinate a book drive for the BookNooks, or Sponsor an early childhood program or 4th grade college tour.
We love book drives! They help us send so many wonderful books off to those who need them. If you would like to hold a book drive, please contact us in advance.
REC welcomes support from volunteers of all ages and experience levels. Our open farm volunteer hours are a great introductory experience to our work for any age. Children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Trappers are at the core of our TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) mission. Most of the cats we help are feral or semi-feral. In the Berkshires, Animal DREAMS is the primary organization with the equipment and know-how to trap them for their vet appointment. Trapping requires dedication, the ability to work well with people, and the…
Taking time to help others in the community by sharing your time, skills and passion can offer many of the following experiences and benefits: Explore personal interests and passions, Develop new skills, Increase confidence, Enhance leadership skills, Develop new relationships and make friends, Gain valuable work experience, Develop communication skills, Give back to your community,…
BrotherHood Oath Mentoring Services (BHO) partners young men ages 8-23 years old in monthly group sessions and/or one-to-one relationships for one calendar year. Through these partnerships, as well as recreational and group activities, we share friendship, support, motivation, employment readiness, and fun. While Mentors and mentees gather collectively once monthly, they will make individual commitments…
In times of disaster or social isolation it can be difficult for people to leave their homes to volunteer in the community. Even while staying home, there is opportunity to support the Red Cross mission virtually. We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities in which volunteers can engage remotely.
If there are young kittens who are trapped before the age of 8 weeks, it’s possible to socialize them so that they can be brought to a shelter to be adopted out. We sometimes need foster homes to raise and socialize these kittens. This could involve caring also for their feral mother, or it could…