Friendship makes a difference! Become a Friendly Visitor in your neighborhood. You will be matched with an elder or disabled adult to visit weekly, provide companionship, and help with everyday activities.

To apply online: http://www.matchelder.org/support/volunteer.html

Or call 617-482-1510 more

Don't want to leave your dog behind but would like to volunteer and give back to the community? Become a PetPals Volunteer and you and your dog can visit elders living in a nursing home in the Boston/Brookline area.

PetPals. . . more

This program assists income eligible adults, sixty years or older, who may be at risk of losing their independence due to their failure to pay their bills on time. Volunteers meet with clients in their homes to assist with. . . more

This advocacy program provides nursing and rest home residents with a means and opportunity to voice their concerns about their care and treatment. Ombudsmen visit long term care facilities on a weekly basis to monitor conditions and address residens'. . . more

Senior Dining kitchen aides assist the site coordinator with preparing and serving meals to elders that are able to travel to the Senior Dining Center for a nutritious meal in a social setting. more

Meals on Wheels packers assist the site coordinator with packaging and packing the coolers that the Meals on Wheels drivers will use. more

Drivers are needed to deliver a daily nutritious meal across the Cape and the Islands to homebound elders who are unable to prepare a healthful meal for themselves. more

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure volunteers to facilitate. . . more

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure English and/or Spanish sp. . . more

The Massachusetts Department of Correction is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors in various security level facilities. All volunteers are welcome; however, currently the volunteer coordinator is seeking mentors to facilitate the common spiritual practices and philosophies of the following. . . more

Old Colony Correctional Center, a high-tech medium security facility and the Old Colony Correctional Center Minimum Unit are located on thirty acres of land at the Bridgewater Correctional Complex, along with Bridgewater State Hospital, Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center,. . . more

MCI-Norfolk is a 1400 bed medium security facility located in Norfolk, Massachusetts. MCI Norfolk treatment/program services offer its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, religious and substance abuse ... more

MCI-Norfolk is a 1400 bed medium security facility located in Norfolk, Massachusetts. MCI-Norfolk is committed to providing effective programming designed to target the dynamic criminogenic risk factors, which lead to incarceration. We are currently seeking individuals who could provide research. . . more

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure volunteers to facilitate. . . more

The Horticulture Program at South Middlesex Correctional Center is embarking on a new adventure and is seeking citizen volunteers to join the effort. The instructor will be using the Massachusetts Horticulture Certification Study Manual as a reference and a guide. . . more

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure volunteers to facilitate. . . more

MCI-F is seeking a licensed cosmetologist who is interested to volunteer in the Cosmetology class/salon offered through the DOC Education and Training Division at MCI-Framingham. MCI-F is a medium security correctional facility for female offenders, located in Framingham, Massachusetts. It. . . more

Old Colony Correctional Center, a high-tech medium security facility and the Old Colony Correctional Center Minimum Unit are located on thirty acres of land at the Bridgewater Correctional Complex, along with Bridgewater State Hospital, Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center,. . . more

The Massachusetts Department of Correction provides opportunities for participation in effective programming to promote the successful re-entry of offenders back into communities. The Department is committed to providing offenders with Limited English Proficiency meaningful access to the availab ... more

Old Colony Correctional Center (OCCC) is a high-tech medium security facility and Old Colony Correctional Center Minimum Unit is a level 3 secured facility located on the Bridgewater Complex located on thirty acres of land at the Bridgewater Correctional Complex,. . . more

MCI-Norfolk is a 1400 bed medium security facility located in Norfolk, Massachusetts. MCI Norfolk treatment/program services offer its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, religious and substance abuse ... more

Old Colony Correctional Center, a high-tech medium security facility and the Old Colony Correctional Center Minimum Unit are located on thirty acres of land at the Bridgewater Correctional Complex, along with Bridgewater State Hospital, Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center,. . . more

The Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center (MASAC) is a small medium security facility in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The facility houses adult men who have been civilly committed for a period of thirty days to address their alcohol and substance abuse. . . more

The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is a prison program that is helping inmates learn new skills and attitudes that lead to fulfilling and crime-free lives. AVP is an experiential program, helping people change their lives. Though founded by Quakers. . . more

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to expand its successful volunteer facilitated, evidence-based, cognitive skill workshop program. The Department is interested to train a second cadre of volunteers to meet the demand for the courses. The training will. . . more

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to expand its successful volunteer facilitated, evidence-based, cognitive skill workshop program. Over the past 12 months volunteers have facilitated 2hr/2session workshops with over 120 offenders earning completion certificates. The De ... more

The Food Bank seeks experienced kitchen manager or chef to assist with setting up our community kitchen.

Job responsibilities include: -Conduct an overall inventory of kitchen tools, appliances and utensils available in the kitchen -Recommend additional items needed and items not needed. . . more

The Food Bank is looking for volunteers to conduct research related to upcoming special events to include potential sponsors, attendees, donations and donors. Sample events include: Bi-annual gala, upcoming Hunger Summit, annual check out hunger program and cycling events; if. . . more

Unite to Help Neighbors in Need

In a few short weeks, the first wave of unemployment benefits will begin to run out across the state. Anticipating a surge in the number of families needing help with the food and other basics. . . more

BABY BASICS Join the Movement To ensure that every baby gets off to a great start

Babies are born learning. Yet, everyday, they’re born into the world without the basic necessities to prepare them for school and life. Baby Basics is. . . more

Ethos is a nonprofit dedicated to helping the elderly and disabled remain at home for as long as possible while promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.

Ethos runs the Ombudsman program for all of Boston. Volunteer Ombudsman act as advocates for. . . more

Ethos is a nonprofit dedicated to helping the elderly and disabled remain at home for as long as possible while promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.

Many of the elders we serve are home-bound and get lonely. As a senior companion,. . . more

Ethos is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services to elders while promoting independence, dignity, and well-being. We are looking for volunteers who can help out as medical escorts.

Many of the elders we serve are isolated and live alone. Going. . . more