We are always looking for volunteers to assist with our charity bike ride. Roles may include greeters, parking attendants, and road support. Please register to volunteer so we can contact you and assign you to a suitable activity.

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

Become a Neighborhood Coordinator for the Neighborhood Food Project, where you will support your neighborhood in donating food regularly to the Amherst Survival Center. This role involves organizing food drives and fostering community engagement.

Join our team of volunteers to help serve meals and assist with food distribution at the Amherst Survival Center. Volunteers are expected to commit to one 2-3 hour shift each week for a minimum of four months.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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