Volunteers are needed to process applications, clean offices, contact vets, adopters, and prospective adopters, transport pets, organize fundraisers, organize adoption events, handle media relations, attend adoption and fundraising events, and photograph adoptable pets and events.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Docents help enhance the visitor experience by sharing knowledge about the center's historical content.

Support our shows by taking on off-stage roles such as lighting technician, prop handler, makeup artist, or stage manager. These roles are crucial for the success of our performances and community events.

Contribute to the organizational side of our community by taking on leadership roles, helping with marketing, volunteer recruitment, or inventory management. These roles are vital for the growth and sustainability of our organization.

Join our cast as an on-stage actor, performing in our Rocky Horror shadowcast shows. No auditions are required, and we welcome individuals eager to learn and contribute to our community.

Assist in facilitating various art workshops for veterans and their families. No prior art skills are needed, just a willingness to help and engage with participants in a creative environment.

Work at the nursery to help propagate plants and prepare them for planting in public spaces. Volunteers earn plant credit and gain practical skills like grafting and seed starting.

This virtual volunteer position will support the Executive Director, Peer Counselors, and Support Group Facilitators in researching resources for clients. Research includes treatment protocols, Lyme-Literate practitioners, treatment centers, articles, and more.

This volunteer position is part of our Holistic Therapies program, which provides holistic treatment as a free offering, available to our clients with tick-borne illnesses and their care partners.