Fostering provides a personal and crucial way to save the life of a homeless animal by offering a temporary home environment. Foster parents provide care, comfort, and socialization to animals, helping to prepare them for permanent adoption and reducing stress in a shelter setting.

Devote your time to helping animals and families in need by assisting with animal care, cleaning, and general support at any of the four MSPCA adoption centers.

Volunteers will assist in organizing and managing the first annual arts festival, ensuring smooth operations and helping attendees. Responsibilities include setting up, guiding visitors, and supporting artists and vendors.

Assist in the preparation for the arrival of animals, meet them at transport, help at adoption events, and follow up after adoption. Volunteers play a critical role in every step of the animal's journey.

Youth from Middle School through College can engage in leadership opportunities, helping to lead projects that make a significant impact in the region. This program aims to harness the passion and energy of young people to fuel kindness initiatives.

Volunteers can participate in various activities such as donating or collecting goods, driving baskets to people, cooking and baking, making bagged lunches, knitting and sewing, assembling packages and gifts, and being part of the action team at TKC. Volunteers are encouraged to propose their own ideas for spreading kindness.

Volunteers are needed to support various programs and initiatives aimed at providing sports and physical activity opportunities for youth. Responsibilities may include assisting with events, coaching, mentoring, and providing administrative support.

Volunteers with calm, trained dogs are needed to visit local hospitals, care facilities, schools, and libraries to enhance well-being and education through pet-assisted activities. Volunteers will help children improve their reading skills and participate in therapeutic interventions.

Volunteers work to collect, sort, and distribute food to those in need. They play a crucial role in ensuring that food is safely processed and redistributed to food pantries, meal centers, and other programs serving communities facing food insecurity.

Help children aged 7 to 12 discover the joy of reading through games, crafts, and storytelling. Volunteers should be patient, creative, and enjoy working with children.

High school students can earn community involvement hours by volunteering at the library. Opportunities include various tasks that help build a resume and provide a fun experience.

Assist with the care and development of the library's gardens by watering, weeding, and pruning. Volunteers should enjoy working outdoors and have some gardening experience.

Provide assistance with basic computer tasks to library users. Volunteers should be comfortable with technology and have good communication skills.

Support adult programs by assisting with setup, cleanup, and preparation of materials. Volunteers enjoy being social and are organized and friendly.

Help with children's programs by welcoming participants, assisting with activities, and preparing materials. Volunteers should enjoy working with children and be patient and friendly.

Assist with clerical work and general library tasks. Volunteers should be organized and enjoy working in a library environment.

Assist in organizing and facilitating an informative seminar presented by the Department of Homeland Security. Volunteers will help with setup, registration, and distribution of free emergency go-kits to attendees.

Assist in organizing and facilitating a day of fishing dedicated to veterans, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. Responsibilities include setup, coordination, and providing support to veterans during the event.

Engage local children in decorating lunch bags to brighten the day of veterans and homeless community members. This activity fosters community spirit and gratitude towards those who have served and those in need.

The Boxford Fire Department is currently accepting applications to join our department as a call firefighter. We are looking for Boxford Residents whom are interested in better serving their community. Boxford Fire utilizes two stations spanning across 24 square miles with 8400 residents. If selected; the Boxford Fire Department will provide an in house educational recruit training program which will provide the essential knowledge and hands on skills necessary to perform the job. Upon completion of the recruit training program the candidate will then acquire their First Responder or EMT training prior to responding to calls. East Station: 6 Middleton Road Boxford MA 01921 East Call Firefighter Hours: Monday-Friday: 4p-8a Saturday-Sunday: All Hours Note: Call Services are requested during weekday hours for Mutual Aid, Large scale incidents (MCI's), shift coverage, ect. West Station: 585 Main Street Boxford MA 01921 West Call Firefighter Hours: Monday-Sunday: All Hours *At this time Boxford Fire does not staff Per Diem shifts. | Requirements: All Applicants Must be 18+ and live within a 10 minute response to either our East or West Stations at the discretion of the Chief. No medical condition that would prevent an applicant from fully preforming the duties of a Firefighter/First Responder/EMT Ability to attend Monday night department trainings and respond to a minimum percentage of calls for service Must have reliable transportation and a valid Drivers License Willingness to attend the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and acquire their EMT | Categories: EMT, Firefighter