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Volunteer in Charlestown
Volunteer in Charlestown
Check out these local organizations which may have opportunities to volunteer!
Kennedy Center: https://www.kennedycenter.org/about-us/volunteers/
Hospital Volunteer Programs
Hospital Volunteer Programs
Use the links below to learn more about volunteer opportunities at local hospitals:
Spaulding Hospital: https://spauldingrehab.org/about/volunteer
Adaptive Sports program at Spaulding: https://spauldingrehab.org/assets/spaulding/pdfs/about/adaptive-sports-centers-new-volunteer-application-process.pdf
Beth Israel:https://www.bidmc.org/about-bidmc/helping-our-community/volunteer-services
Red Cross Volunteering
Red Cross Volunteering
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Age requirements depend on the volunteer position
Description & Application: Volunteers are needed to help with sign-in at Blood Drives or to pack groceries at Food Banks. Read more and apply at https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities.html
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY TEEN VOLUNTEERS
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY TEEN VOLUNTEERS
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Grades 9-12
Description: Teens (grades 9-12) participating in the Boston Public Library Teen Volunteer Program will learn valuable working skills that will transfer to paid jobs later. Volunteer jobs help to prepare teens to become job ready while working in the library, learning customer service skills, and learning how to interact with a variety of people. Teens will participate in a resume building program and an interview skills workshop.
Some of the tasks are:
Create book lists
Put up book displays
Shelve books
Assist in locating missing books
Assist in weeding book projects
Assist in leading gaming tournaments in some locations
Read books and write book reviews for the bpl.org/teens website
Assist in leading gaming programs in some locations
Teens will participate in 5 skill building workshops. Resume building program, privacy training, know your rights in the workplace, Bibliocommons workshop, book review writing workshop. All are on Monday’s at 4:00 PM on Zoom.
The Teen Volunteer Program sites are Brighton, Central Library (Teen Central and Children's Library), Codman Square, Connolly, Grove Hall, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale, Shaw-Roxbury Branch, and West Roxbury.
Commitment/Pay: The volunteer program runs year-round; in the fall (September-December) and spring (January-June). Volunteers are not paid.
Apply: Interested teens should email Agneris Lopez at volunteer@bpl.org or call 617.859.2304.
Angell Animal Hospital VOlunteering
Angell Animal Hospital VOlunteering
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Age 16 or older (limited options are also available for students under 16)
Description: Angell Animal Medical Center is a fast-paced, 24 hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. We are located at 350 S. Huntington Ave. in Boston, Massachusetts.
We are seeking dedicated volunteers who are interested in contributing to the daily operations of the Angell Animal Medical Center. This is a unique experience to become exposed to the field of animal medicine while assisting staff with various tasks.
Volunteer assignments may include the following:
Seeing how an animal hospital runs behind the scenes
Greeting, escorting, and engaging with hospital clients in our visiting hour program
Helping tackle our mountain of laundry
Cleaning cages, restocking food, and washing dishes in our inpatient wards
Participating in our comfort care program - an opportunity for our experienced volunteers to help comfort and sooth hospitalized pets in need of some companionship
Commitment: 6 month commitment, with shifts at least twice per month on a consistent schedule.
Read more and apply: https://www.mspca.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Emerald Necklace Conservancy VOLUNTEERS
Emerald Necklace Conservancy VOLUNTEERS
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Open to all
Description: Let your park enthusiasm translate to volunteering! The 1,100 acres of the Emerald Necklace need willing hands and hearts to fully restore the vision of Frederick Law Olmsted. Join the Conservancy email list and you will receive invitations to programs, clean-ups and planting projects.
Diversity Consignment - Fashion/Business Internship
Diversity Consignment - Fashion/Business Internship
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements/Age: Age 16 and older. Basic English conversational level is required. You do NOT need a Social Security number or US work authorization.
Description: Diversity Consignment is offering an unpaid/volunteer internship for students who want to learn about business and fashion. You will learn customer service skills, fashion styling, entrepreneurship and how to run a business! You will receive great support and guidance, and you may be able to transition to a paid job in the summer.
Commitment/Pay: Work a 4-hour shift either once, twice, or three times in the week, after school or on the weekend. The internship will take place in Jamaica Plain, so we recommend this job for students who live in/around Jamaica Plain or can get there easily. Students will NOT be paid for this internship, but they may transition into a paid job at the store if the internship goes well.
Apply: See Mr. Perez or Ms. Paquette in the library
Maverick Landing Community Services
Maverick Landing Community Services
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Open to all
Description: Maverick Landing Community Services is looking for volunteers to help with Food Distribution (sorting, bagging, distributing food to East Boston residents) on Wednesdays between 2-4pm, and volunteers to help with Homework Help/Academic Support (helping students ages 7-12 during after-school program) Monday through Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm.
To Apply: Email william@mlcsboston.org
YMCA VOLunteerING
YMCA VOLunteerING
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Depends on the site
Description: Our volunteers nurture the potential of thousands of kids, teens and adults year-round. They teach, mentor, guide and support youth from their first few weeks of life through their first steps into adulthood. Volunteers assist as youth sports coaches, member services volunteers or through clubs, classes and events. The YMCA provides opportunities for students who need to participate in school-required volunteer services. Read more at https://ymcaboston.org/about-us/volunteer/
City of Boston DYEE Volunteering
City of Boston DYEE Volunteering
Deadline: Anytime
Requirements: All ages
Description: Volunteer opportunities with Youth Engagement and Employment are open to all ages and available year-round. Volunteers will support youth with:
career development
civic engagement
Department events, and
City initiatives.
Commitment/Pay: Unpaid (volunteer) opportunity
Apply: Sign up here!
National Park Service Volunteers
National Park Service Volunteers
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Open to all
Description: Earn service hours while exploring your local national parks! Help with citizen science projects, assist visitors with art projects, keep our parks clean and beautiful and much more!
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