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BostonSOS is an attempt to save Boston from its sometimes too serious self- but there are many other opportunities to save Boston in many different ways. Here is a listing of just some of the ways you can get involved:
Arms Around Arlington- Center for Cancer
Grassroots organization providing cancer support and wellness programs for people with cancer, their loved ones and caregivers as well as health care professionals.
AAC Events
Events department within AIDS Action Committee - fund-raising events, ie: AIDS Walk Boston, Monster Challenge Triathlon, etc.
AIDS Action Committee
Offers HIV-related, health information, volunteer opportunities, and event calendars for the AIDS Action Committee.
American Anti-Slavery Group
Founded in 1994, the American Anti-Slavery Groups advocates for the freedom of all humans currently in bondage.
American Cancer Society (Making Strides Against Breast Cancer)
The American Cancer Society is currently looking for Route Monitors, for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, on October 14, 2007. Route Monitors will help coordinate the dynamics and ensure the safety of expectd 35,000 walkers around the six-mile route.
American Diabetes Association-MA
As an American Diabetes Association volunteer, you can use your expertise and experience in leadership, business, health care, marketing, public relations, government relations, fundraising to make a vital difference.
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay
Best Buddies Massachusetts
Non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. The Citizens Program accomplishes this by matching citizens in the community with people with intellectual disabilities in one-to-one friendships.
Big Brothers of Massachusetts Bay
Nation's largest Big Brother group.
Big Sister Association of Greater Boston
"Since 1951, Big Sister Association of Greater Boston has been helping girls reach their full potential through positive mentoring relationships with women. Big Sister is the largest mentoring organization in Greater Boston exclusively serving girls, covering 69 cities, towns and communities."
Bikes Not Bombs
Bicycle recycling and youth training center.
59 Amory St.
Roxbury
Boston Adult Literacy Fund
Help adults learn to read.
Art programs for the elderly, the disabled and others.
Boston Jaycees
A non-profit charitable and individual development organization for young people 21-40 in the greater Boston area.
Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Boston Living Center
The Boston Living Center provides services and programs for people with HIV and AIDS. Volunteers needed to help serve meals, answer phones, for special events, to work with children, etc.
Boston Living Center
Serve Lunch at the Boston Living Center Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 2:30pm. The Boston Living Center offers meals, education, social services, and a supportive environment to those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Boston Partners in Education
Helping students in the Boston Public Schools gain the academic skills they need to become successful learners. Volunteer as a tutor, mentor, speaker, or classroom assistant.
Bread and Jams
"Bread & Jams, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) 3 charitable organization which assists people with the transitions in their lives when they find themselves at risk or homeless. We are a compassionate, professional, and ethical organization, providing a safe and supportive environment to the homeless community and others in crisis, by offering tailored services and tools to encourage a sense of community, self advocacy, and empowerment with openness and respect."
Brookline Community Center for the Arts
Non-profit organization that serves as a culturally integrated venue where members of all ages and abilities can participate in world dance forms, martial arts, fitness, acting, music, and other arts. Numerous volunteer positions available.
Camp Carole
Camp for children living with cancer, open to children from all over New England. Make a donation, join our e-mail club, and make a difference.
Christmas in the City
"CITC is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and mentoring Boston's homeless families. Major programs include a holiday party for 2500+ homeless children and their families, and our Adopt-A-Family, where a teams of volunteers is assigned to a family as they leave the shelter to assist them in the transition from homelessness to independent living."
Citizen Schools
After-school program located in 11 Boston public schools. We rely on volunteers from the community teaching what they know and love to a small group of 9-14 year olds. We have lawyers who teach law and cooks teach cooking. We believe everyone has something that they can teach to children.
City Year
Boston's pioneering volunteer program for young adults.
Community Servings
Boston's only free, hot, home-delivered meals program for people ill with AIDS.
Community Technology Center Support Project
Looking for technically skilled and passionate people to help bridge the digital divide by providing technology support (tutoring, troubleshooting, etc.) to local community technology centers.
Extra Hands for ALS in Boston
"We need students to volunteer to assist patients with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in their homes. We are also looking for mentors to supervise the relationship between patients and students."
Feed the Hungry
Helping the homeless and sailors along and near the waterfront.
Friends of the Community Paths
Working to connect walking/bike paths into a regional network serving recreation & commuting by extending the Minuteman Bikeway to the Charles River in Somerville. Local resident volunteers needed.
Generations Incorporated
Uniting the generations to strengthen individuals and communities. Programs include reading coaches for grades 2 and 3 and mentors for 4th and 8th graders.
Greater Boston Food Bank
Easing hunger in the Boston area.
Greenhouse School
Join volunteers at The Greenhouse School, a year-round, extended day school in Salem serving kids from infancy through grade 8. When the kids aren't there, we paint, fix, mend, rake, make handmade paper, and a lot of other activities.
Habitat for Humanity Boston
HFH Boston is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to building simple low-cost homes by forming working partnerships with very low-income families in desperate need of decent housing.
Haiti's Children Relief Project, Inc.
An organization collecting clothes, shoes, school supplies, computers and money to assist families with children in Haiti.
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Volunteer gallery guides needed. Help visitors explore and learn about the 'glass flowers', ancient life, biodiversity, minerals. No experience required, just enthusiasm. Training provided. One morning or afternoon/week.
Harvard Public Service Network
Harvard volunteer group.
Hospice of Boston and Greater Brockton
"Seeking caring adults to help us care for our terminally ill patients and their families. Qualities of warmth, compassion, non-judgmental attitudes and the ability to be a good listener and communicator are enhanced by each volunteer's style, skills and experiences. Our hospice volunteers are provided with the necessary training, on-going support, and education to assist them in providing care and comfort to our patients."
Hospitality Homes
Hospitality Homes provides no-cost, short-term housing in volunteer host homes for families of patients traveling to Boston for medical treatment.
Jimmy Fund
Boston's leading cancer fundraising effort.
Junior League of Boston
"The Junior League of Boston feeds volunteers to approximately twenty community service projects in Greater Boston, all focusing on the health and education of women and children. In addition, the Junior League organizes several major fund-raising campaigns each year to support its projects."
Leonard Carmichael Society
Tufts University's umbrella student volunteer organization. Organizes programs addressing issues dealing with hunger and homelessness, youth mentoring, literacy and education, health, and more.
Maple Farm Sanctuary
Sanctuary for farm animals rescued from abuse and neglect. We need volunteers to help with cleaning stalls, feeding animals, grooming, etc."
Massachusetts Service Alliance
Mission: "to generate an ethic of service throughout the Commonwealth by creating and supporting diverse, high quality service and volunteer opportunities for all age groups, resulting in stronger communities and more active citizens."
MetroLacrosse
Coach Boys or Girls Youth Lacrosse in Boston. As a coach you will help run two practices a week, with games on Saturday mornings.
Museum of Science
With more than 600 interactive exhibits, the Museum of Science strives to stimulate interest in science and technology and their importance to individuals and society. Offers a variety of volunteer positions in a dynamic environment.
New England Aquarium
"There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities at the New England Aquarium, and applications are accepted year round. Volunteers at the New England Aquarium can help take care of our animals, educate visitors, and support special events."
People Making a Difference Through Community Service
Helps other charitable groups by organizing one day, hands-on community service projects and recruiting volunteers for needed work.
Project Bread
Dedicated to alleviating, preventing and ending hunger in Massachusetts. Sponsors the annual Walk for Hunger.
Samariteens
Samariteens is a program run by teens for teens. It is a helpline dedicated to reducing the rate of suicide among teens in Massachusetts.
Single Volunteers Boston
"Single Volunteers Boston provides one-time volunteer options to singles in the Boston area. Some of the non-profits we work with regularly are The Franklin Park Zoo, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Bread and Jams, and Cradles to Crayons. The only requirement is that you are single and not in a committed relationship 21+ You will meet a diverse interesting singles in the Boston area plus help out worth while non profits."
The Children's Room, Center for Grieving Children Inc.
Support for bereaved children and families.
The Food Project
Plant and harvest food for the hungry (Lincoln & Roxbury).
VistaCare
"We provide full training for people interested in visiting hospice patients, throughout the Boston area, to provide friendly companionship and brighten their days. Many patients reside is nursing homes or other long-term care facilities and others are in their own homes. Volunteering with our hospice organization is extremely flexible and volunteers receive a great deal of support."
Women's Lunch Place
"The Women's Lunch Place is a daytime shelter where homeless and poor women and their children find support, friendship, a nutritious home-cooked meal and a safe haven from the streets. Most importantly, it provides a harbor to women who have suffered unbearable losses of family, friends and home, where they can regain a sense of dignity and self-esteem. Volunteers participate in all aspects of the organization, both in the shelter and in our offices."
YAVA - Young Alumni Volunteer Association
"YAVA was founded in Boston in December 2005 to be comprised of college seniors, recent college graduates, and graduate students who volunteer and socialize together. We are a community of 1,200+ volunteers-turned-friends who annually provide 6,000+ hours in support of 50+ charities in Boston and the surrounding suburbs."
