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GUIDE TO
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
IN GREATER BOSTON
A T E E N L I F E M E D I A P U B L I C AT I O N

Why all teens
should volunteer
More than 200
non-profit opportunities
Awards & scholarships
for civic-minded students

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Table of Contents
MAKING THE MOST OF A TEEN THANK YOUS
4 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
An expert provides guidance on how to get
43 Recognition of Sponsors &
Contributors to the 2011 TeenLife
Community Service Fair.
the most value from a volunteer experience.
By Kit Beaudouin
INDEX
NON-PROFIT LISTINGS 51 51 Non-Profits—Alphabetical

6 6 Advocacy for a Cause
9 Aging With Dignity
5
3 Non-Profits—By Location
5
6 Awards & Scholarships
5
6 Sponsors & Contributors
11 Animal Rights & Rescue
5
6 Advertisers
11 Community Resources
15 Cultural Organizations
19 Health & Well-Being
2
2 Homelessness & Hunger
2
4 International Relief
2
5 Other Non-Profit
2
6 People with Disabilities
2
9 Preserving the Environment
3
2 Promoting Volunteerism
3
5 Youth

STUDENT VOICE
33 Rachel Sheehan shares how community
service work has become her passion.

Jane Goodall’s
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
42
ROOTS AND SHOOTS
Rewards for civic-minded students. YOUTH LEADERSHIP
COUNCIL members
work with the Mystic
River Watershed
Association to learn
about water quality
testing during a river
cleanup event.

Cover Photo: Three teens volunteering with THE FOOD PROJECT,
an organization that has built a national model of engaging young
people in personal and social change through sustainable agriculture.

U N D E R S TA N D I N G
Making the Most of a Teen OT H E R P E O P L E S ’ L I F E

Community Service Project
REALITIES GIVES YOU
A BETTER UNDER-
S TA N D I N G O F Y O U R
by Kit Beaudouin OWN IDENTITY IN YOUR
Director of Community Engagement, COMMUNITY AND THE
Beaver Country Day School W O R L D AT L A R G E .”

A good volunteer experience can lead to increased self-esteem, the acquisition of valuable new
skills, and a lifetime of memories. Simply put, it provides an opportunity for personal reflection
and growth—while doing good things!

It’s no wonder, then, that most schools today are requiring
students to complete up to 40 hours of community service as
1. Choose a placement that makes you nervous.
Try something new. Have you ever interacted with persons
part of their curriculum and a “must do” before graduation. with disabilities? Have you ever had a real conversation with
a person who is homeless? Do you know what you have in
Kit Beaudouin, Director of Community Engagement, Hiatt common with elders? Can you communicate with them?
Center for Social Justice Education, at the Beaver Country
Day School, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts offers the following Service is your chance to take on a challenge that might
guidelines to help teens find the perfect volunteer opportunity be short term, or if you love it, long term. You may discover
and get the most out of their community service experience. aspects of yourself and strengths that you did not realize
you have.
I would challenge you to keep several thoughts in mind
as you research organizations to give your time, talents, and 2. Inquire about the training.
energy to. Not only should you make a difference in the lives
Placements vary tremendously in their quality of training.
of others, but you should also gain an understanding about
Some places require a comprehensive program before you
yourself, and the endless possibilities you have to enact posi-
interact with anyone or anything. Other places basically have
tive change in the world.
you interacting with clients from the get-go. To be as helpful
as possible, know what to expect before you jump on board.
Read the website and create a detailed list of questions to
KIT BEAUDOUIN engage the staff. Be upfront with experience or lack of it.
Director of
Community 3. Recognize that you can do service through an organization,
Engagement at or individually, to address a need you see in your community.
Beaver Country A benefit of volunteering with an established organization
Day School. is that you will meet other like-minded volunteers, and you
will have quality staff as mentors. However, there are also
tremendous benefits to individually filling a need that you see.
Shoveling driveways for your elderly neighbors, bringing meals
to a family in crisis, babysitting for neighborhood children
whose parents may be experiencing health problems, all fill
an immediate need that you can address.

Also seek out the smaller, less-resourced organizations.
People flock to volunteer at the well-known prestigious hospi-
tals and non-profits. But if you keep your eyes open, you can
learn about the smaller organizations where your commitment
will be really felt and appreciated.

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AND, HERE ARE The service you do should evoke reflection—it should
SOME OTHER THOUGHTS make you think about the whys, and inspire you to analyze
the systems that allow these inequities to exist.
TO KEEP IN MIND:
What social and community issues that you see in the
Service is about relationships. news really speak to you? What inequities in our society
Service is all about relationship building: mutual make you angry? Observe, question, educate yourself, talk
learning and understanding. It should not be a “me doing to experts, and be creative in your ideas for change.
for you” model. Yes, you might physically be doing some-
thing that helps another, but you should also be learning Once you are engaged at a placement, think about who
and questioning during the process to develop as a socially you are and what you bring to that placement. This is not
engaged citizen. only your talents and skills, but also your life experience.
What preconceptions do you have about the group that you
We all bring our unique experiences, backgrounds, will work with? Where did those preconceptions come from,
privileges, strengths and views to the table, and being with and how can you reflect upon them to be sure that you are
someone whose life experiences are different than yours open to a real connection?
presents an amazing opportunity. Understanding other
peoples’ life realities gives you a better understanding of Go with the pace of the project on which you are
your own identity in your community and the world at large. working. We all prefer to be busy, often feeling like that
is most productive. But there are times when a building
You might come to realize a sense of common site might be waiting for supplies, a homeless shelter
humanity; that we all want to be needed and loved, might have few clients, a hospital might have a low patient
and have purpose in our lives. What that means for you census, and that becomes a moment in which you can
is different than what it means for me, but approaching engage the staff and ask the bigger questions.
all new relationships with this mindset should help you see
the assets that we all bring to the table. Strong listening Keep working the big questions.
skills, self-awareness and an ability to understand multiple Think about and articulate the skills you have gained.
perspectives are required to achieve this understanding. If Anyone can do service, and this fulfills a great need. But
you can do this, you have gained skills that will help you in what you walk away with as a person in terms of your
all personal and professional aspects of your life. sense of empathy, understanding, ability to question, anger,
outrage, systemic views; that is what goes with you to
Service helps challenge our concepts of the world and future service, academics, and everyday interactions.
informs our mobilization as agents of social change.
Service is about discoveries, and the broader framing Keep informed.
of issues brought up by doing service. You want to be Read the news, watch which local and national poli-
thinking about the service you are doing in the context cies are being discussed, talk, and disagree with friends
of the big concepts and systems that affect the issue and family, listen, voice your concerns, contact your
you are addressing… factors such as economics, politics, congressperson when you see an issue you care about,
and cultural norms. For example, if you are working in a start a group at your school to address social inequities,
homeless program, there is great satisfaction in providing or ask your teachers to address current topics in class.
warmth, food, friendship and shelter to those who live on The passion and commitment you develop for making our
the streets. But be sure to look around and question why world a better, fairer place can be informed by the service
we have homelessness at all in the wealthiest country in you do. Take this passion and run with it.
the world. What are the economic and social systems and
policies that exist that let this happen? What measures or
structures can one enact to affect homelessness, along
Kit Beaudouin is the Director of Community Engagement
with providing meals, shelter, and a sense of dignity? Ask
at the Hiatt Center for Social Justice Education at Beaver
questions of the staff at your sites, and continue to think of
Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA. Established in
ways we can change these inequities. Many times it is the
2005 by a gift from the family of Anne Hiatt '47, the Hiatt
youth of a country that do not accept these inequities as the
Center for Social Justice Education coordinates Beaver's
norm, and push our policy makers to enact changes.
community engagement and educational leadership
programs in keeping with its mission to inspire students
to act effectively within a genuinely diverse cultural and
social framework.

Non-Profit
Organizations in
Greater Boston
One of TeenLife's greatest resources is our extensive network of non-profits that engage teen
volunteers. Through our extensive research, we have found that there are literally hundreds of
interesting volunteer opportunities for students in Greater Boston.

The more than 200 non-profits listed in this Guide offer a wide variety of experiential community
service opportunities—everything from mentoring a child to assisting in a nursing home. From
working on environmental projects to helping out in an animal shelter. No matter where you
choose to volunteer your time and your energy, you can be assured that any community service
experience will help you find out who you are and what you believe in.

Advocacy for a Cause ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION,
MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Our mission is to improve lives through leadership in the
Eliminating cancer by preventing it, saving lives, prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
and diminishing suffering. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sarah Higgins
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Tara Shea Phone: 617-219-8220
Phone: 781-314-2653 Email: shiggins@arthritis.org
Email: tara.shea@cancer.org Address: 29 Crafts Street, Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458
Address: 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 Website: www.arthritis.org
Website: www.cancer.org
ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA,
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER
Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve Dedicated to the control and cure of asthma and allergies,
the lives of all people affected by diabetes. including food allergies.
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15 Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Elaine Colwell Volunteer Coordinator(s): Elaine Erenrich Rosenburg
Phone: 617-482-4580 x3476 Phone: 781-444-7778
Email: ecolwell@diabetes.org Email: aafane@aafane.org
Address: 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 Address: 109 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
Website: www.diabetes.org Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org


COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER THE LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY,
Walking to raise money and awareness for the fight MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER
against breast cancer. Working to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease,
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12 and myeloma.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Emily Ransom Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13
Phone: 617-722-4140 x18 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Rebecca Longworth
Email: emily.boston@avonwalk.org Phone: 508-810-1318
Address: 33 Broad Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 Email: rebecca.longworth@lls.org
Website: www.avonwalk.org Address: 9 Erie Drive, Suite 100, Natick, MA 01760
Website: www.lls.org/ma
BOSTON BIKES
Created three years ago as a part of Mayor Menino’s vision MELANOMA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
for a vibrant and healthy city. We seek to make Boston The Melanoma Education Foundation is a non-profit
a world-class bicycling city by creating safe and inviting organization devoted to saving lives from melanoma, a
conditions for all residents and visitors. common skin cancer that is often deadly unless detected
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Nicole Freedman early before any symptoms appear.
Phone: 617-918-4456 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Steve Fine
Email: nicole.freedman.bra@cityofboston.gov Phone: 978-535-3080
Address: One City Square Hall, Suite 932, Boston, MA 02201 Email: steve_fine@comcast.net
Website: www.bostonbikes.org Address: 7 Jones Road, Peabody, MA 01960
Website: www.skincheck.org
BOSTON MARATHON JIMMY FUND WALK
Since 1989, participants have raised more than $60 million
to support cancer research.
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Danielle Grossman
Phone: 617-632-5029
Email: danielle_grossman@dfci.harvard.edu
Address: 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor,
Brookline, MA 02445
Website: www.jimmyfundwalk.org

BOSTON MOBILIZATION
A community organization that engages young people
using social issues as a point of reference.
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Volunteer Coordinator(s): Christopher Messinger
Phone: 617-492-5599
Email: christopher@bostonmobilization.org
Address: 30 Bow Street, Cambridge, MA 02130
Website: www.bostonmobilization.org

COMMUNITY DIALOGUES
Promoting interracial acceptance and understanding in Boston.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kathryn Henderson Students on a volunteer farming trip organized
Phone: 617-585-5423 by theMOVE, pick basil to support the women’s
Email: dialogues@ywcaboston.org shelter at ReVision House in Dorchester, MA.
Address: 88 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Website: www.ywcaboston.org/dialogues
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NO MATTER COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
WHAT YOU’RE
LOOKING FOR,
MELANOMA FOUNDATION OF NEW ENGLAND
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sun-safe behavior, the importance of prevention and early
detection and providing patient advocacy and support to
those struggling with the disease.
SAT ACT GRE GMAT LSAT MCAT Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Amy Mason
Phone: 978-371-5613
Email: amason@mfne.org
Address: 111 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Community
Agencies Building, Concord, MA 01742
Website: www.mfne.org

MINGA
Ending the child sex trade through youth empowerment
and education.
ENROLL NOW! Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Christine Stevralia
800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com Phone: 617-895-0245
Email: christine@mingagroup.org
The Princeton Review is not afﬁliated with Princeton University. Address: P.O. Box 610004, Newton, MA 02461
Website: www.mingagroup.org

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CENTRAL
NEW ENGLAND
Join the movement to create a world free of MS.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Brenda Barbour
Phone: 781-890-4990
Email: brenda.barbour@mam.nmss.org
Address: 101A First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451
Website: www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/MAM/
index.aspx

OVATIONS FOR THE CURE
Dedicated to the relentless pursuit of a cure for
ovarian cancer.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Susan Patterson
Phone: 508-655-5412
Email: susan@ovationsforthecure.org
Address: 251 West Central Street, Suite 32, Natick, MA 01760
Website: www.ovationsforthecure.org

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PAN-MASSACHUSETTS CHALLENGE
Raising money for cancer research and treatment through
an annual bike-a-thon and programs for kids.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sarah Mercurio
Phone: 781-449-5300
Email: sarah@pmc.org
Address: 77 Fourth Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
Website: www.pmc.org

PAR FORE THE CURE/THE GOLF BALL
Honoring those who have succumbed to brain tumors,
and offering hope to those still affected.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Michael Strong, Director
Phone: 781-639-7010
Email: mstrong180@yahoo.com
Address: 22 Maverick Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Website: www.par4cure.com

PROJECT BREAD—THE WALK FOR HUNGER
Project Bread’s mission is to alleviate, prevent, and
ultimately end hunger in Massachusetts.
Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Naomi Reville
Phone: 617-239-2546
Email: volunteer@projectbread.org
Address: 145 Border Street East, East Boston, MA 02128
Website: www.projectbread.org

SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE—MASSACHUSETTS
Eradicating breast cancer by advancing research, screening,
care and education.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Niki Alpers
Phone: 617-737-5111 x14
Email: nalpers@komenmass.org
Address: 89 South Street, LL01, Boston, MA 02111
Website: www.komenmass.org

Aging With Dignity
BROOKLINE SENIOR CENTER
Helping Brookline seniors maintain their independence
and continue to be active community members.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Vivian Freeman
Phone: 617-730-2743
Email: vivian_freeman@town.brookline.ma.us
Address: 93 Winchester Street, Brookline, MA 02246
Website: www.townofbrooklinemass.com/coa


DISCOVERING WHAT’S NEXT NORTH HILL
A network of people and community organizations that Our organization serves the greater communities by
connects people 50+ with beneficial information. providing high-quality, innovative and personalized services
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16 to older adults.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Mia Louik Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lauren Desoiza
Phone: 617-467-5438 Phone: 877-736-4371
Email: emlouik@aol.com Email: ldesoiza@northhill.org
Address: Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Address: 865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
Newton, MA 02460 Website: www.northhill.org
Website: www.discoveringwhatsnext.com
PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTER
ETHOS Our mission is to strive to a level of excellence and provide
Promoting the personal well-being and autonomy of seniors the best possible care to our residents through the services
by delivering home- and community-based care. provided by our experienced and devoted staff.
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Thomas Woods
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Alex Freeman Phone: 617-359-7823
Phone: 617-522-6700 x323 Email: info@longtermcentersgroup.com
Email: volunteers@ethocare.org Address: P.O. Box 338, Wrentham, MA 02093
Address: 555 Armory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Website: www.longtermcentersgroup.com
Website: www.ethocare.org

LITTLE BROTHERS—FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY
Little Brothers—Friends of the Elderly is a national,
non-profit, non-sectarian, volunteer-based organization
committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among
the elderly.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Megan Curtis
Phone: 617-524-8882
Email: mcurtis.bos@littlebrothers.org
Address: 3305 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Website: boston.littlebrothers.org

THE NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH POND
Provides a broad range of services to address many levels
of care in a friendly environment.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Amanda Bladt
Phone: 617-497-0600 x192
Email: abladt@nevillecenter.org
Address: 640 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Website: www.nevillecenter.org

Student with the JEWISH COMMUNITY
RELATIONS COUNCIL volunteers at the
Baldwin Elementary School in Cambridge.



Animal Rights Rescue SAVE A DOG
Save A Dog is a humane society whose primary focus is
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BOSTON rescuing and re-homing abandoned dogs.
Rescuing domesticated animals and wildlife from suffering, Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13
cruelty, abandonment, and neglect. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Shirley Moore
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13 Phone: 978-443-7282
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Debby Vogel Email: volunteering@saveadog.org
Phone: 617-426-9170 x170 Address: 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
Email: dvogel@arlboston.org Website: www.saveadog.org
Address: 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02026
Website: www.arlboston.org WOLF HOLLOW
Wolf Hollow is a non-profit organization established in 1990
BUDDY DOG HUMANE SOCIETY, INC. to teach people about the importance of the wolf in the wild.
To have, care for, and facilitate the placement of stray, Wolf Hollow offers a unique opportunity to view gray wolves
homeless, and unwanted dogs and cats as pets in suitable in as natural a setting as possible.
homes. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Z Sofron
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Donna DeWallace Phone: 978-356-0216
Phone: 978-443-6990 x4 Email: wolf@wolfhollowipswich.org
Email: ddewallace@buddydoghs.com Address: 114 Essex Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
Address: 151 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 Website: www.wolfhollowipswich.com
Website: www.buddydoghs.com

MSPCA—ANGELL Community Resources
Protecting animals, relieving their suffering, advancing
their health and welfare, and preventing cruelty. AMERICAN RED CROSS OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16 Providing relief during times of disaster.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Bryn Conklin Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13
Phone: 617-522-5055 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Amelia Aubourg, Director of
Email: bconklin@mspca.org Youth Programs
Address: 350 South Huntington Avenue, Phone: 617-274-5336
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Email: massbayvol@usa.redcross.org
Website: www.mspca.org Address: 139 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Website: www.bostonredcross.org

NORTHEAST ANIMAL SHELTER
Strives to unite thousands of rescued animals with the CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BOSTON
perfect adoptive families. We provide safe shelter, food, Catholic Charities is building a just and compassionate
healthcare, and low-cost spaying or neutering without society rooted in the dignity of all people.
destroying any rescued animal in our care. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Shaina Doberman Email: volunteer@ccab.org
Phone: 978-745-9888 x305 Address: 51 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210
Email: neasvolunteers@gmail.com Website: www.ccab.org
Address: 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Website: www.northeastanimalshelter.org



CHARLESTOWN LACROSSE AND LEARNING CENTER ELLIS MEMORIAL
Charlestown Lacrosse and Learning Center envisions Ellis Memorial, Boston’s first settlement house, has cared
Charlestown as a community in which young people of all for people in the South End since 1885.
ages and backgrounds possess the leadership skills, self- Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14
confidence, and knowledge to succeed on the field, in the Volunteer Coordinator(s): Marvin Wright
classroom, and in life. Phone: 617-695-9307
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13 Email: marvinwright@ellismemorial.org
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kim Perry Address: 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 310, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-242-1813 Website: www.ellismemorial.org
Email: kim@charlestownlacrosse.org
Address: 14 Green Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 FAMILIES FOR DEPRESSION AWARENESS
Website: www.charlestownlacrosse.com Families for Depression Awareness is a national non-profit
organization helping families recognize and cope with
COMMUNITY SERVINGS depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
Community Servings is a not-for-profit food and nutrition Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14
program providing services throughout Massachusetts Volunteer Coordinator(s): Valerie Dickerson-Cordero,
to individuals and families living with critical and chronic Kimberly Feng
illnesses. Phone: 781-890-0220
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ashley Boyd Email: valerie@familyaware.org, info@familyaware.org
Phone: 617-522-7777 x228 Address: 395 Totten Pond Road Suite 404, Waltham, MA 02451
Email: aboyd@servings.org Website: www.familyaware.org
Address: 18 Marbury Terrace, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Website: www.servings.org FENWAY HEALTH GLBT HELPLINE PEER
LISTENING LINE
DARE FAMILY SERVICES Enhancing the physical and mental health of the
Dare provides mentor homes for children who have been Fenway community.
removed from their biological families. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Joanna Wisch
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Christina Douglas Phone: 617-927-6242
Phone: 617-427-6500 Email: jwisch@fenwayhealth.org
Email: cdouglas@darefamily.org Address: 1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
Address: 504 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Website: www.fenwayhealth.org/site/
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EAST END HOUSE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER BOSTON
Multi-service community center with an ongoing Dedicated to building low-cost homes by forming
commitment to a diverse population. partnerships with low-income families in need.
Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12 Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Christina Arcidy Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jessica Joyner
Phone: 617-876-4444 Phone: 617-423-2223
Email: christina@eastendhouse.org Email: volunteers@habitatboston.org
Address: 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 Address: 273 Summer Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Website: www.eastendhouse.org Website: www.habitatboston.org



HOSPITALITY HOMES NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER (NSMC) CANCER
We place individuals in need of a place to stay WALK/RUN
in the homes of caring people who want to help. NSMC provides comprehensive, accessible, high-quality
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18 health care and service to our communities. In collaboration
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Theresa Okokon with our Partners HealthCare colleagues, we deliver the
Phone: 617-482-4338 most advanced care through clinical, technical, and
Email: tokokon@hosp.org service excellence.
Address: P.O. Box 15265, Boston, MA 02215 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Meg Wright
Website: www.hosp.org Phone: 866-296-6900
Email: cancerwalk@partners.org
HOUSING NANTUCKET Address: 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Providing community housing opportunities for Website: www.nsmccancerwalk.org
Nantucket residents.
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 17 OASIS
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Anne Kuszpa OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured
Phone: 508-228-4422 Information Standards) is a not-for-profit consortium that
Email: anne@housingnantucket.org drives the development, convergence, and adoption of open
Address: P.O. Box 3149, Nantucket, MA 02554 standards for the global information society.
Website: www.housingnantucket.org Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laurent Liscia
Phone: 978-667-5115
LOWELL ALLIANCE FOR FAMILIES AND Email: laurent.liscia@oasis-open.org
NEIGHBORHOODS Address: P.O. Box 455, Billerica, MA 01821
Our mission is to support families and communities by Website: www.oasis-open.org
advocating for and promoting empowerment, inclusion,
and diversity.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Saody Ouch,
Community Organizer
Phone: 978-454-5405 x119
Email: souch@ywcaoflowell.org
Address: 97 Central Street, Unit 302,
Lowell, MA 01852
Website: www.lowellalliance.org

A group of
teens from the
Boston Children’s
Chorus pose with
Wally the Green
Monster at THE
12TH ANNUAL
SAMARITANS 5K
RUN/WALK.



REACH BEYOND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE—PAVENET
Providing direct services and community education on
domestic and dating violence.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Colleen Armstrong
Phone: 781-891-0724 x119
Email: colleen@reachma.org
Address: P.O. Box 540024, Waltham, MA 02454
Website: www.reachma.org/pavenet

ROOM TO GROW
Enriching the lives of babies born into poverty throughout
their critical first three years.
Popp Associates, LLC is dedicated to Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12
providing expert college admission counseling
to students and their families. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Carrie Marshall
Phone: 617-859-4545
We welcome the opportunity to assist you
with all your college counseling needs. Email: infoboston@roomtogrow.org
Address: 142 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Please contact us today at 781-859-9116
to set up your free consultation! Website: www.roomtogrow.org

SALEM MAIN STREETS INITIATIVE
Wellesley Hills, MA | www.poppandassociates.com Revitalizing downtown Salem as a vibrant, year-round,
retail, dining, and cultural destination.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jennifer Bell, Main Streets
Manager
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Phone: 978-744-0004 x15
Email: salemmainstreets@salem-chamber.org
Address: 265 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
Website: www.salemmainstreets.org

SAMARITANS, INC.
Dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide by befriending
individuals in crisis.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Hotline volunteers: Jonathan
Grollman (Boston) and Eileen Davis (Framingham); 5K
volunteer: Garrett Owen
Phone: 617-536-2460 (Boston), 508-872-1780 (Framingham)
Email: jgrollman@samaritanshope.org, edavis@
samaritanshope.org, gowen@samaritanshope.org
Address: 41 West Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02111
Website: www.samaritanshope.org

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SOCIAL CAPITAL INC. YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON: WALTHAM
Exploring how communities can systematically, intentionally, The YMCA of Greater Boston in Waltham is dedicated to
weave stronger social fabrics. improving the health of mind, body, and spirit of individuals.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): David Crowley Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laurie Spindler
Phone: 781-935-2244 Phone: 781-894-5295 x113
Email: dcrowley@socialcapitalinc.org Email: lspindler@ymcaboston.org
Address: 165M New Boston Street, Suite 233, Address: 725 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452
Woburn, MA 01801 Website: www.ymcaboston.org/waltham
Website: www.socialcapitalinc.org

ST. FRANCIS HOUSE Cultural Organizations
Grounded in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, our staff,
volunteers, and Board of Directors of St. Francis House AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY (AJHS)
work as a community to provide for the poor and homeless AJHS makes available original documents, reports, and
of Boston. other materials to research the history of the Jewish
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18 community of Boston.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Karen LaFrazia Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16
Phone: 617-542-4211 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Judi Garner
Email: info@stfrancishouse.org Phone: 617-226-1245
Address: 39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Email: judi.garner@ajhsboston.org
Website: www.stfrancishouse.org Address: 160 Herrick Road, Newton, MA 02459
Website: www.ajhsboston.org
UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND
MERRIMACK VALLEY ARLINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Helping improve people’s lives and strengthening the The Arlington Center for the Arts is a community arts center
neighborhoods in our region. devoted to the mission of “transforming lives and building
Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12 community through the arts.”
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lanita Tolentino Volunteer Coordinator(s): Adria Arch
Phone: 617-624-8000 Phone: 781-648-6220
Email: ltolentino@supportunitedway.org Email: info@acarts.org
Address: 51 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210 Address: Gibbs Center, 41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA 02474
Website: www.supportunitedway.org Website: www.acarts.org

YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON: OAK SQUARE ARTCORPS
The Oak Square YMCA in Brighton is committed to helping Advancing social change initiatives by promoting arts
children, families, and individuals live longer, healthier lives and culture as powerful tools.
through affordable and accessible programs and activities. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Marta Oslin
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Tom Myers Phone: 888-334-2121 x3
Phone: 617-782-3535 x665 Email: marta.oslin@artcorp.org
Email: tmyers@ymcaboston.org Address: 240 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
Address: 615 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 Website: www.artcorp.org
Website: www.ymcaboston.org/oaksquare



ARTISTS FOR HUMANITY (AFH) ARTSBOSTON
Bridges economic, racial, and social divisions by providing Promotes the arts in Greater Boston by making the arts
urban teens with employment in the arts. accessible and integral to our communities.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Drew Motta Volunteer Coordinator(s): Stephanie Janes
Phone: 617-268-7620 Phone: 617-262-8632
Email: andrewmotta@afhboston.com Email: stephaniej@artsboston.org
Address: 100 West Second Street, Boston, MA 02127 Address: 31 St. James Avenue, Suite 360, Boston, MA 02116
Website: www.afhboston.com Website: www.artsboston.org

ARTSPAN
Providing quality arts programming and outreach to the
community of Lexington and beyond.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lotus Lien
Phone: 781-862-6040
Email: lotus@munroecenter.org
Address: 1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
Website: www.munroecenter.org

ASIAN AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION (AACA)
Established in 1967, provides services to Boston’s Asian
and other immigrant communities.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Chealyn Tim
Phone: 617-426-9492 x231
Email: chealyn@aaca-boston.org
Address: 87 Tyler Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02111
Website: www.aaca-boston.org

BOSTON BALLET VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION
Our mission is to create a community of individuals who
share a love of ballet.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Caroline Morson
Phone: 617-695-6950
Email: volunteers@bostonballet.org
Address: 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
Website: www.bostonballet.org/about/volunteer-
associations.html

A teen volunteer assists during a therapeutic BOSTON BY FOOT
riding class at WINDRUSH FARM THERAPEUTIC Promoting public awareness of Boston’s rich architectural
EQUITATION, INC. in Boxford, MA.
and historical heritage.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Veronika McDonald King
Phone: 617-367-2345
Email: info@bostonbyfoot.com
Address: 77 North Washington Street, Boston, MA 02114
Website: www.bostonbyfoot.org

BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIFF)
Celebrating the art of filmmaking and honoring the
filmmakers who make it all possible.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Naomi Kondo,
Festival Coordinator
Phone: 617-482-3900
Email: info@bifilmfestival.com
Address: P.O. Box 240023, Boston, MA 02124
Website: www.bifilmfestival.com

BOSTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL (BJFF)
The Boston Jewish Film Festival presents the best
contemporary films from around the world on Jewish
themes at its annual festival and throughout the year.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Nysselle Clark, Festival Producer
Phone: 617-244-9899
Email: nclark@bjff.org
Address: 1001 Watertown Street, West Newton, MA 02465 Photo by: Hike Photography
Website: www.bjff.org

CITI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Providing innovative and interactive experiences in the arts
for people of all ages and abilities.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jessica Schinell
Phone: 617-532-1250 Check out
Email: jschinell@citicenter.org
Address: 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 WWW.TEENLIFE.COM
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DECORDOVA SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM Summer and Gap Year Programs
Learning and teaching art in a contemporary art museum
and sculpture park setting. Community Service
College Admissions
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laura Hoffman
Phone: 781-259-3604 Independent Schools
Email: edassistant@decordova.org
Address: 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 Jobs Internships
Website: www.decordova.org TeenLife Local

HOME, INC.
To make a difference in young people’s lives through the
creation and analysis of media.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Alan Michel
CONNECTING
Phone: 617-427-4663
Email: alanmichel@homeinc.org FAMILIES TO
Address: 165 Brookside Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 OPPORTUNITIES
Website: www.homeinc.org FOR TEENS.


THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART/
BOSTON (ICA)
The ICA strives to share the pleasures of reflection,
inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary
art offers through public access to art, artists, and the
creative process.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Gabrielle Wyrick, Associate
Director of Education
Phone: 617-478-3136
Email: gwyrick@icaboston.org
Address: 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Website: www.icateens.org

LYRIC STAGE COMPANY
Our mission is to produce quality theatrical productions
of varying genres and styles, which are entertaining,
challenging, and provocative, and which reach a wide
variety of audiences.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sara Glidden
Phone: 617-585-5678
Email: boxoffice@lyricstage.com
Address: 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
Website: www.lyricstage.com

MARY FERRELL FOUNDATION
The Mary Ferrell Foundation is engaged in an ongoing
effort to bring accessible and interactive history to a new
generation of critical thinkers with a vast digital archive.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Taylor Weaver
Phone: 440-941-4543
Email: info@maryferrell.org
Address: P.O. Box 723, Ipswich, MA 01938
Website: www.maryferrell.org

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (MFA)
The Museum of Fine Arts houses and preserves
preeminent collections and aspires to serve a wide
variety of people through direct encounters with
works of art.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Herbert Jones
Phone: 617-369-3040
Email: volunteer@mfa.org
Address: 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Website: www.mfa.org



THEATRE COMPANY OF SAUGUS
Fosters and promotes an appreciation of the theatre arts
and stimulates production of living theatre for the
Teens working with entertainment and cultural enrichment of the community.
THE FOOD PROJECT Volunteer Coordinator(s): Carolyn D’Onofrio
showcase their ripe Phone: 781-231-5204
tomatoes at a local Email: tcsaugus@comcast.net
Farmers Market. Address: P.O. Box 1058, Saugus, MA 01906
Website: http://tcsaugus.home.comcast.net/~tcsaugus/

WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
WGBH enriches people’s lives through programs and
services that educate, inspire, and entertain.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jaime Reese
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE (MOS) Phone: 617-300-4211
MOS helps teens learn valuable skills, teach others, Email: jaime_reese@wgbh.org
and render valuable services to the community. Address: One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14 Website: www.wgbh.org
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Stephanie Lin
Phone: 617-589-0129
Email: slin@mos.org ZUMIX, INC.
Address: Science Park, Boston, MA 02114 Our mission is to empower youth who use music to make
Website: www.mos.org strong positive change in their lives.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kim Dawson
NEW ART CENTER Phone: 617-568-9777
The New Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated Email: kdawson@zumix.org
to support artistic creation and education. Address: 260 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14 Website: www.zumix.org
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Assistant Education Director
Phone: 617-964-3424
Email: jessica@newartcenter.org
Address: 61 Washington Park, Newtonville, MA 02445 Health Well-Being
Website: www.newartcenter.org
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
(BIDMC)
PROZDOR OF HEBREW COLLEGE Training volunteers to provide quality service for
Complementary pluralistic Hebrew high school. BIDMC patients.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Aimee Close Volunteer Coordinator(s): Terry Morgan
Phone: 617-559-8805 Phone: 617-667-3026
Email: akclose@hebrewcollege.edu Email: tmorgan2@bidmc.harvard.edu
Address: 160 Herrick Road, Newton, MA 02459 Address: 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Website: www.prozdor.org Website: www.bidmc.org/aboutbidmc/
volunteerservices.aspx



BOSTON AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER (BARCC) HEALTH QUARTERS—NORTHEASTERN
Our mission is to end sexual violence through healing and MASSACHUSETTS
social change. Our mission is to protect reproductive health.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Shira Lipkin Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sarah Kennedy McPhee
Phone: 617-649-1273 Phone: 978-927-9824 x2111
Email: volunteer@barcc.org Email: sarahk@healthq.org
Address: 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 Address: 19 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915
Website: www.barcc.org Website: www.healthq.org

DOG B.O.N.E.S. THERAPY DOGS OF MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHWORKS FOUNDATION
Bringing fun into someone’s day by providing visits from The Healthworks Foundation is devoted to serving the
well-trained therapy dog teams across Massachusetts. health and fitness needs of women and children in Boston’s
Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12 low-income neighborhoods.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jeanne Brouillette Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13
Phone: 781-378-1551 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Yesiana Pizarro
Email: dogbonestherapydogs@comcast.net Phone: 617-825-2800
Address: 38 Garden Road, Scituate, MA 02066 Email: ypizarro@healthworksfoundation.org
Website: www.therapydog.info Address: 450 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
Website: www.healthworksfoundation.org
GIRLS’ LEAP SELF-DEFENSE
Training at-risk girls aged 8-18 verbal and physical HOPE IN BLOOM, INC. (HIB)
safety skills and self-awareness. HIB improves the quality of life for people with breast cancer.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kristen Cuneo Volunteer Coordinator(s): Roberta Hershon
Phone: 617-787-2112 Phone: 781-381-3597
Email: kristen@girlsleap.org Email: roberta@hopeinbloom.org
Address: 971 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 22, Address: 202 Bussey Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.hopeinbloom.org
Website: www.girlsleap.org
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (MGH)
HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES, INC. Delivering the best health care in a safe and compassionate
OF MASSACHUSETTS environment.
We promote well-being that builds healthy individuals, Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16
families, and communities. Volunteer Coordinator(s): MGH Volunteer Department
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Tim Clifford, Director Phone: 617-726-8540
of Development Email: mghvolunteer@partners.org
Phone: 978-921-1293 Address: 55 Fruit Street, GRBB 015, Boston, MA 02114
Email: tclifford@hes-inc.org Website: www.massgeneral.org/volunteers/
Address: 131 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Website: www.hes-inc.org

Teen volunteers with DOSOMETHING.ORG
complete service projects in Ethiopia.



NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL (NEBH) STRONGEST LINK AIDS SERVICES, INC.
NEHB transforms the lives of those we serve by promoting The mission of Strongest Link is to meet the needs of
wellness, restoring function, lessening disability, alleviating individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Essex County
pain, and advancing knowledge in musculoskeletal diseases by providing compassionate support services.
and related disorders. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16 Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sharon Glasser
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lynn Stewart Phone: 978-777-5885 x210
Phone: 617-754-5173 Email: sglasser@strongestlink.org
Email: lstewar1@nebh.org Address: 5 Federal Street, Suite 250, Danvers, MA 01923
Address: 125 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120 Website: www.strongestlink.org
Website: www.nebh.org
THE MA OUTDOOR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
SMALL ARMY FOR A CAUSE—BE BOLD, BE BALD! (theMOVE)
Be Bold, Be Bald! is committed to raising awareness and theMOVE organizes reflective farm-volunteer workdays for
funds for the fight against cancer. diverse groups throughout the Boston area, to connect folks
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jeff Freedman with the social and natural systems that sustain us daily.
Phone: 617-450-0000 Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12
Email: jfreedman@smallarmy.net Volunteer Coordinator(s): Dave Madan
Address: 20 Newbury Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617-461-9393
Website: www.beboldbebald.org Email: connect@getoutma.org
Address: P.O. Box 381155, Cambridge, MA 02238
Website: www.getoutma.org



Homelessness Hunger
BELMONT FOOD PANTRY
Serving the town of Belmont by providing food for residents
with transitional needs.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Patricia Mihelich
Phone: 617-993-2600
Email: patricia.mihelich@tufts.edu
Address: P.O. Box 291, Belmont, MA 02478
Website: www.belmont-ma.gov/public_documents/
belmontma_webdocs/townlinks/food

BEVERLY BOOTSTRAPS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
—TOM GIFFORD FOOD PANTRY
Provides critical resources to families and individuals so
they may achieve self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Meghan Lemke
Phone: 978-927-1561 x32
Email: mlemke@beverlybootstraps.org
Address: 371 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Website: www.beverlybootstraps.org/foodpantry.html

Students with BOSTON CARES
BOSTON RESCUE MISSION (BRM) TEEN TEAMWORKS volunteer
Transforming lives by empowering people at risk to achieve at CRADLES FOR CRAYONS.
healthy and self-sufficient lives.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Adrienne Zak
Phone: 617-338-9000 x1244
Email: volunteer@brm.org GAINING GROUND
Address: 39 Kingston Street, Boston, MA 02111 Dedicated to growing and donating fresh food to area
Website: www.brm.org meal programs and food pantries.
CRADLES TO CRAYONS Volunteer Coordinator(s): Heidi Gengenbach
Providing children with the basic essentials they need Phone: 978-610-6086
to be safe, ready to learn, and feel valued. Email: office@gainingground.org
Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12 Address: P.O. Box 374, Concord, MA 01742
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ashley Tarbet Website: www.gainingground.org
Phone: 617-471-8417 x128
Email: ashley@cradlestocrayons.org THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK (GBFB)
Address: 155 North Beacon Street, Brighton, MA 02135 The largest hunger-relief organization in New England
Website: www.cradlestocrayons.org and one of the largest food banks in the country.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Melissa Dussek
Phone: 617-427-5200
Email: volunteer@gbfb.org
Address: 99 Atkinson Street, Boston, MA 02118
Website: www.gbfb.org



HALEY HOUSE ON THE RISE, INC.
Offers collaborative living and working environments that Supporting the initiative and strength of women living
build communities and connections across the boundaries in crisis or in homelessness.
that divide us by providing housing, skills training, and food Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12
for the underemployed. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Marisa Serrano
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 17 Phone: 617-497-7968 x36
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Linda Ballard Email: marisa.serrano@ontherise.org
Phone: 617-236-8132 Address: 341 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Email: volunteer@haleyhouse.org Website: www.ontherise.org
Address: 23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116
Website: www.haleyhouse.org ONE FAMILY INC.
Ending family homelessness in Massachusetts by raising
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL—NORTHEAST OFFICE awareness within your community.
Working with communities to end hunger and poverty, Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18
and care for the world. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Emily Cohen, Systems Change
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12 Community Organizer
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Rachel Brown Phone: 617-423-0504
Phone: 617-365-5600 Email: ecohen@onefamilyinc.org
Email: heiferineasternma@gmail.com Address: 186 South Street, Boston, MA 02111
Address: 216 Wachusett Street, Rutland, MA 01543 Website: www.onefamilyinc.org
Website: www.heifer.org
SALVATION ARMY
HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN Meeting human needs without discrimination.
Our mission is to improve the lives of homeless children and Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13
their families. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kimberly Santos
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Hattie Moore Email: kimberly.santos@use.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 617-445-1480 Address: 147 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Email: boston@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org Website: www.use.salvationarmy.org/mas
Address: 1705 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119
Website: www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org STANDUP FOR KIDS—BOSTON
Volunteers who go to the streets in order to find, stabilize,
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS and help homeless and street kids.
(NSCAP) Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16
North Shore Community Action Programs provides Email: boston@standupforkids.org
innovative social services that help low-income families and Address: P.O. Box 121-002, Boston, MA 02112-1002
individuals find the stability they need to rise out of poverty. Website: www.standupforkids.org/boston
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laura MacNeil
Phone: 978-531-0767
Email: lmacneil@nscap.org
Address: 98 Main Street, Peabody, MA 01960
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VICTORY PROGRAMS REVISION URBAN FARM
We provide fresh, affordable, locally grown produce to
families in the city with limited incomes and transportation
access. The connection between the Revision Urban Farm
and the ReVision Family Home has created a dynamic and
innovative approach to ending homelessness.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Serena Heard
Phone: 617-822-3276
Email: sheard@vpi.org
Address: 38 Fabyan Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
Website: www.vpi.org/Farm/Farm.htm

WELLSPRING HOUSE
Since 1981, Wellspring House has been helping families
move out of poverty.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Romy Gardner, Director
of Development
Phone: 978-281-3558 x302
Email: rgardner@wellspringhouse.org
Address: 302 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Website: www.wellspringhouse.org

THE WOMEN’S LUNCH PLACE
Providing a safe daytime shelter, nutritious food, and
services for women who are homeless.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lisa Caissie
Phone: 617-267-1722
Email: volunteers@womenslunchplace.org
Address: 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
Website: www.womenslunchplace.org

International Relief
EMPOWER DALIT WOMEN OF NEPAL (EDWON)
Promoting solidarity between women across caste lines

Learn Everything You Need To Be a
in Nepal.

Pro Audio Engineer/Producer Volunteer Coordinator(s): Geraldine Siegler
Phone: 617-864-1861
at a fraction of the time and cost elsewhere! Email: siegler.g@gmail.com
Get Professional Hands-On Training! Address: P.O. Box 550076, North Waltham, MA 02455
Audio Courses include: Engineering 1 2, ProTools HD 1, 2 3 Website: www.edwon.org
Production 1 2, Digital Performer and Reason 5.0!

email: Info@BristolStudios.com 617-247-8689
www.BristolStudios.com

BRISTOL RECORDING VOICE STUDIOS 169 Mass. Ave, Boston


GROWTH THROUGH LEARNING PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT, INC. (PID)
Growth Through Learning helps East African girls from poor PID is committed to the education and economic
families get a high school education through scholarships. advancement of the developing world and serves the
Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15 poorest of the poor in developing countries.
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Alex Marthews Volunteer Coordinator(s): Gale Hull, President
Phone: 781-646-2446 Phone: 978-417-9250
Email: execdir@growththroughlearning.org Email: gale@pidonline.org
Address: 14 Fairfield Street, Medford, MA 02155 Address: P.O. Box 9, Ipswich, MA 01938
Website: www.growththroughlearning.org Website: www.pidonline.org

INVISIBLE CHILDREN
We use the power of media to inspire young people to help Other Non-Profit
end the longest running war in Africa. Our model has proven
effective, and hundreds of thousands of people have been BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER FOUNDATION
called to action through our films and the volunteers that Helping the community “Clean Up Clutter for a Good Cause!”
tour them. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Cherliza Jimenez Volunteer Coordinator(s): Maria Sullivan
Phone: 617-562-2799 Phone: 774-776-7248
Email: info@invisiblechildren.com Email: msullivan@bbbsfoundation.org
Address: 1620 5th Avenue, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101 Address: 5 Mear Road, Holbrook, MA 02343
Website: www.invisiblechildren.com Website: www.bbbsfoundation.org

MEDICAL MISSIONS FOR CHILDREN (MMFC) BIG SISTER ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON
Dedicated to providing quality surgical and dental services Helping girls reach their full potential through positive
to poor and under-privileged children and young adults in mentoring relationships with women.
countries throughout the world. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18
Volunteer Coordinator(s): Elizabeth Desmarais Phone: 617-236-8060
Phone: 508-697-5821 Email: volunteer@bigsister.org
Email: liz.desmarais@mmfc.com Address: 161 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Address: 10-G Roessler Road, Suite 500, Woburn, MA 01801 Website: www.bigsister.org
Website: www.mmfe.org

Friends from Natick High
School sort donations for a
local food pantry with THE
VOLUNTEER FAMILY.


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