Volunteers are welcomed to support the Nolumbeka Project's work and events, which include annual gatherings and educational events featuring Indigenous presenters. Responsibilities may include event setup, coordination, and assisting attendees.

Read and assess a range of scripts to recommend plays for Silverthorne’s MainStage seasons and Theatre Thursdays Play Reading Series. This role involves critical evaluation and decision-making.

Assist in managing the house during performances, including roles such as House Manager, Usher, Elevator Operator, and Box Office Assistant. Training is provided for all positions.

Help with social media, distribute publicity materials, and represent Silverthorne Theater Company at public events and civic gatherings such as Farmer’s Markets and fairs.

Lead and support Silverthorne Theater Company's fundraising and development efforts. This role involves strategic planning and financial management.

Support show preparation with tasks like load-in, set preparation, backstage assistance, and costuming support. Volunteers play a crucial role in the smooth running of performances.

Seeking volunteer firefighter providing first response to emergencies in the Shelburne Fire District in MA. We provide fire, rescue and emergency medical first response to our citizens. Added opportunities in public fire safety education, incident support, and EMT/EMS care exist based on interest, abilities and certifications. Annual participation stipend available. | Requirements: Adult (18+) and Junior (14-17) positions available. Must have a valid drivers license. Must live or work in the Town of Shelburne, or close enough to offer a timely and safe response to emergency calls. Attendance at minimum of twelve (12) training events of the many offered each year. | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members, Community Education

Participate in the University Volunteer Program to promote mental health and well-being on campus. Volunteers will raise awareness, organize events, and collaborate with campus leaders to prioritize mental health, breaking down stigmas and encouraging open conversations.

Join the One Life Project as a volunteer to promote mental health advocacy and education. Volunteers will engage in initiatives that foster understanding, break down stigmas, and promote mental well-being through education, advocacy, and support.

Volunteer as a blog writer for the One Life Project to create educational content that inspires and supports the community. Writers will contribute to mental health awareness by sharing personal experiences and insights into mental health, well-being, and self-care.

Provide transportation to members who need assistance getting to appointments, shopping, or social events. Volunteers should be reliable and have a valid driver's license.

Help members with household tasks such as light cleaning, organizing, or gardening. Volunteers should be willing to lend a hand and have a friendly demeanor.

Assist members with electronic devices, helping them understand and use technology effectively. Volunteers should be patient and have a good understanding of basic technology.

Adult volunteers interested in helping as firefighters or in non-fire support roles should contact us. Opportunities vary throughout the year. Volunteering for the Sunderland Fire Department will include various tasks and training that all revolve around the core idea of preserving life and property in the Town of Sunderland. As a Volunteer Firefighter you will be trained how to safely operate en-route to and on the scene of an emergency. Firefighting tasks include but are not limited to: combating, extinguishing and preventing fires of all types, responding to motor vehicle accidents, HAZMAT responses, etc. Members may also be driving and operating fire apparatus, using power tools including the jaws of life, and learning fire-ground operating procedures which include strategy and tactics as well as various safety techniques. All fire department members must also become certified as a Massachusetts First Responder and have received training in CPR within 12 months of hire. All minimum required training for this position is provided in-house. Members meet each Tuesday, and train on average 3 nights per month. All applicants must meet with the Fire Chief for an interview before filling out the application. New members are sworn in as Probationary Members, giving them roughly a year to settle in. For more information, please contact Chief Steven J. Benjamin. | Requirements: Minimum Eligibility Requirements include, but are not limited to: • Applicants must be 18 years old or older • Applicants must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record • Applicants must not have had a felony conviction and be willing to consent to a background investigation to verify • Must reside or work in the Town of Sunderland or have permission from the Fire Chief if you live within a certain distance of the Fire Station • Must have a desire to help the community and continue to learn | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support

Assist in transforming the barnyard into a glowing winter wonderland for the Holiday Hoof event. Volunteers will help with event setup, decorations, and ensuring a smooth experience for attendees. This event raises essential funds to care for rescued senior draft horses.

Support Draft Gratitude by researching potential grant opportunities and assisting in the preparation of grant applications. This role is crucial in securing funding for the ongoing care of senior draft horses.

Spend time with a youth doing activities you both enjoy in the community. This role requires a commitment of 2-4 hours a month for at least one year.

This program is designed for members of police, sheriff, and fire departments to mentor a young person, fostering positive relationships and community engagement.

Share your love of sports with a young person as a spectator or participant. This opportunity allows you to engage in sports activities with a youth.

Share your career, trade, or skills with a young person at your place of business, providing them with insights into professional life.

Spend time with an elementary student during your lunch hour, providing guidance and support. This role requires you to be available during school hours.

Be present at VCP to help answer questions about the exhibitions, serve as a public face of VCP, and answer basic questions from visitors.

Help maintain the VCP facility by performing tasks such as mopping floors, dusting surfaces, and cleaning bathrooms.

Assist with the inventory of new and old book acquisitions in the VCP library and bookshop.

Assist in maintaining the darkroom and digital lab, provide technical assistance to VCP members, and help with printing and chemistry management.

Assist in selling vintage camera gear and film. Tasks include cleaning, prepping, labeling, pricing camera gear, and managing online sales through Instagram and the website.

Provide technical support for events by operating audio and video equipment. Volunteers will help enhance the audience's experience through high-quality sound and visuals.

Assist with administrative tasks such as organizing documents, managing schedules, and supporting the Executive Director. Volunteers play a crucial role in maintaining the organization's operations.

Assist with event support by taking tickets at the door, setting up and cleaning up event spaces, and preparing refreshments. Volunteers help ensure events run smoothly and provide a welcoming environment for attendees.

Distribute promotional materials for upcoming events to increase community awareness and engagement. Volunteers will help spread the word about Epsilon Spires' events and activities.

Assist in creating family histories by tracing families and their stories through generations in Hatfield. Volunteers will help uncover patterns in the town's population history.

Research the history of old houses in Hatfield to uncover their stories and significance. Volunteers will piece together historical information about various properties in the town.

Assist in increasing accessibility to the collections of Hatfield's museums by participating in digital projects. Volunteers can help with transcribing old documents, creating family histories, and researching historical houses in Hatfield.

Help make historical documents more accessible by transcribing them into digital formats. Volunteers will work on transcribing old handwritten documents to preserve and share Hatfield's history.

Assist in digging and raking out ditches and culverts on the West River Trail to improve drainage and trail conditions. Volunteers will work in teams and are encouraged to bring work gloves and tools if available.

Join us for Water Chestnut Pulls at Lake Warner to help protect the health and beauty of the lake. Volunteers will manually remove invasive water chestnuts to preserve the natural ecosystem.

Assist biologist Eric Slayton in a multi-year bird-banding project documenting the spring and fall songbird migrations. Volunteers will help with netting and banding birds, contributing to a nationwide research database.

Join us for an afternoon building a bridge or a morning clearing the former ski slopes to create wildlife habitat. Volunteers will help maintain trails and improve habitat for wildlife. No special skills are required, just a willingness to work outdoors.

Join us for a workday to help remove invasive plant species on the Riverstone Preserve. Volunteers will learn to identify and pull common invasive plants, contributing to the preservation of the trail's natural beauty.

Distribute posters throughout the Pioneer Valley to reach new concertgoers and remind old ones about upcoming concerts.

Update media distribution lists annually in the early fall to ensure information is reaching the right person in a rapidly changing world.

Assist in writing well-conceived and written applications and proposals for foundations and government agencies to secure funding for the organization.

Arrive 1 ½ hours before each concert to ensure the stage, box office, and refreshment areas are in order. Welcome musicians and volunteers, give assignments, and troubleshoot any problems.

Staff the office telephone during regular hours or remotely, speak with concertgoers, accurately fill out forms, and prepare tickets for mailing or pick-up at the door.

Enter current relevant organizational data, such as ticket sales, contributions, advertisers, musicians, and media, into the database at the Northampton office on a weekly basis.

Maintain an updated list of volunteers and the tasks they are interested in performing. Coordinate volunteer participation and ensure they are included in organizational social functions.

Organize and maintain the center's digital and physical archives. Volunteers will assist in cataloging materials and supporting research efforts related to the center's historical focus.

Assist visitors in the museum, providing information about exhibits and answering questions. Docents help enhance the visitor experience by sharing knowledge about the center's historical content.

Manage email communications and social media presence for the David Ruggles Center. Volunteers will help craft messages, post updates, and engage with the community online.

Help maintain the David Ruggles Center's facilities and grounds. Responsibilities include basic building upkeep, landscaping, and cleaning to ensure a welcoming environment for visitors.

Lead educational tours and programs at the David Ruggles Center, engaging visitors with the history of abolitionists and the Underground Railroad. Volunteers will guide groups through exhibits and provide insightful commentary.