Volunteers are needed for a number of YMCA programs including Youth Sports, Aquatics, Fitness Center, Preschool and School Age Child Care, Computer Learning Center and special event helpers.
We host our signature Race for the Cure events annually to raise funds and awareness for the local fight against breast cancer, celebrate breast cancer survivors and thrivers and honor those who have lost their battle with the disease. We welcome any and all fun-loving, enthusiastic, hard-working and reliable individuals who are willing to contribute…
Grounds and custodial volunteers help keep the facility clean and safe.
If you are looking to develop leadership skills in your employees, we have a number of skill based volunteer opportunities in team building, project management and business communications. Some examples include: organizing clothing drives, fundraising events, inventory management, and mentoring.
Our Nutrition Department delivers over 1,200 nutritious meals to homebound elders Monday-Friday. Dedicated volunteers package meals at local meal sites, and other volunteers deliver them to elders in the community.
If you are looking to give back to your community or mentor someone attempting to become self-sufficient, then TFS has a variety of ways you can help; such as: personal shoppers for clients, inventory management, and workshop facilitation.
Volunteers support a variety of daily activities including dissemination of information, clerical help, collecting, collating, and updating data. Good communication, organizational, and computer skills are needed. Multi-lingual skills a plus. The time commitment is flexible during normal business hours Monday-Friday.
Volunteers are matched with homebound elders for 1 hour weekly social visits. Friendly Visitors alleviate the isolation and loneliness many elders experience and can provide much needed respite for family caregivers. Friendly Visitors are asked to make a minimum 6 month commitment.
Volunteers help elders with bill paying and budgeting tasks. The volunteer commits to 2-4 hours a month helping the elder in their home. Money Managers are asked to make a 1 year commitment. In conjunction with AARP guidelines, volunteers participate in a 3 hour initial training.
Volunteers make weekly visits to a nursing home. They meet with residents to educate them about their rights and advocate for them. An Ombudsman is asked to make a 1 year commitment. Initial training, in conjunction with the Mass State Ombudsman Program requires 3 days.