The Samaritans provides a free and confidential 24-hour phone befriending line: 617.247.0220 (Boston) or 508.875.4500 (Framingham). Or you can reach us toll-free at 877.870.HOPE. This unique service, which is staffed by trained volunteers from locations in Boston and Framingham, provides. . . more

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Each day in the greater Boston and MetroWest areas, more than 300 people, finding themselves struggling with loneliness, depression, or suicidal feelings, turn to Samaritans in search of the respectful, non-judgmental. . . more

Assist in the maintenance of Cheekwood’s beautiful sculpture collection. Location: Cheekwood Botanical Gardens Key Responsibilities: Maintain garden sculptures Reports to: Curator of Contemporary Art Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per week, every week Time Frame: Year round; days and times can be flexible Qualifications: Art degree a. . . more

SENIOR CHAT: This unique program lets caring New Yorkers “visit” isolated elderly over the phone once a week. Calls can be made from the volunteer’s home or office. This program works with individuals or corporate teams.. . . more

SENIOR SCRIPT: Every week, Citymeals receives stacks of letters from our elderly meal recipients, thanking us for our service and sharing stories about their lives. Through this program, volunteers write back to our clients with a warm, personalized. . . more

Volunteer Benefits

The joy and satisfaction of knowing you're helping to save a horse life. Opportunity to learn and interact with horses Opportunity to stay involved with horses Opportunity for new trainers to gain experience Community service hours Meeting new friends (2 and 4 legged type). . . more

We have a need for volunteers to set with our patients from time to time to gice the care giver a much needed break. There is a lot of stuff you can offer, sing a song, play an instrument, read. . . more

Join more than 2000 American families and welcome a young person from Brazil, Japan, Germany, or one of over 50 countries into your home for an academic school year or semester. Become a YFU Host Family. Families will share their. . . more

Join more than 2000 American families and welcome a young person from Brazil, Japan, Germany, or one of over 50 countries into your home for an academic school year or semester. Become a YFU Host Family. Families will share their. . . more

Join more than 2000 American families and welcome a young person from Brazil, Japan, Germany, or one of over 50 countries into your home for an academic school year or semester. Become a YFU Host Family. Families will share their. . . more

Join more than 2000 American families and welcome a young person from Brazil, Japan, Germany, or one of over 50 countries into your home for an academic school year or semester. Become a YFU Host Family. Families will share their. . . more

Join more than 2000 American families and welcome a young person from Brazil, Japan, Germany, or one of over 50 countries into your home for an academic school year or semester. Become a YFU Host Family. Families will share their. . . more

Would you like the chance to form a one on one relationship with someone in your community? Volunteer as an individual or with your family as a Shopper with Vision Loss Resources. You'll have the opportunity to provide. . . more

Volunteer duties in this field, with the exception of the Back Porch Jam/Fall Music Festival (see following Back Porch Jam/Fall Music Festival duties), may include, but will not be limited to: 1) Assisting in the set up as well as the. . . more

Be a part of making a Cheekwood Special Event fun and fabulous! Options: Some of our events include: El Dia de Los Muertos (usually the last Saturday in October) - Assistance with art activities - Vendor/Marketplace coordination - Assistance with educational activities - Entertainment coordination Season of Celebration (Cookie. . . more

High School and Middle School volunteers welcome! You will receive in-service credit as “Counselors in Training.” CITs get to work with a wide range of art styles and materials. Smocks are provided but “dress for mess.” Location: The Cheekwood Frist Learning. . . more