Every potential threat to the park – whether it’s lack of funding for key park resources or potentially damaging proposals from developers – requires FBH to adopt a different approach. Learn about one of these issues and some of the methods used in a campaign. Activities could include organizing a letter-writing campaign, sending letters to…
A Corporate Meal Sponsor is a group of 4-8 people on any Friday evening that contributes a suggested donation of $300 to cover the cost of the meal. A meal sponsorship is the best way your group can help our program, and it allows you to bring colleagues to check out a vibrant, local nonprofit.…
During the volunteer shift you will be signed in, given an orientation, and assigned a task. Tasks include drying dishes, serving food, carrying trays weighing upwards of 15 pounds, sorting through clothing, serving beverages, washing dishes, taking down tables and chairs, and sweeping and mopping.
Volunteer visitors are matched with a specific client and provide companionship and assistance with reading, completing paperwork, going on walks, shopping, or other tasks as needed. Many volunteers are both drivers and visitors. All volunteers who will directly assist clients are provided the necessary training needed to assist those with vision loss.
Love to cook and volunteer? Our kitchen might be just the place for you! Due to the nature of this option, we require a 3 month commitment of volunteering. The volunteer slot is from approximate 12pm-4pm, but varies week to week. During this time you will be helping to meal prep, cook, and receive food…
Drivers assist with transporting individuals to and from appointments or stores; program drivers provide rides for a number of blind or visually impaired persons to and from Future In Sight programs.
Originally installed in 2015 and recently revived and enlarged in 2017, the Friends Forever International Peace Garden is a true community garden, which could never have been built without the hard work, resources, and dedication of our wonderful volunteers! We are currently looking for a dedicated team or organization to take on the day to…
Future In Sight is currently seeking volunteers to participate as a member of one of its 3 Regional Advisory Committees. These three Advisory Committees meet once a month to raise our profile and help expand services to a growing market, despite limited resources. Through these committees, the members act as ambassadors for the organization by…
Volunteer Events generally occur once a quarter for our newsletter mailings, although we also host others for special event mailings and other projects.
PetPals are canine and feline volunteers (and their owners) who visit elderly residents in long-term care facilities. The PetPals volunteers are screened, trained and matched with one of 36 sites in metro Boston. These teams bring the “healing power of pets” to over 650 elders every week.