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 Docents help enhance the visitor experience by sharing knowledge about the center's historical content.

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.

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.

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.

This virtual volunteer position would work with the Executive Director and other volunteers in marketing the LDRC’s services, events, and education. Candidate(s) must be knowledgeable about Lyme Disease and tick-borne Illness.

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.

Engage in outreach activities such as flyering and tabling to promote the organization and its mission. Volunteers also assist in fundraising efforts to support planting projects.

The Volunteer Coordinator assists the Executive Director with screening of volunteer prospects, assists in volunteer training and development, maintains the volunteer schedule, and manages volunteer opportunities.

Assist in preparing sites for planting by clearing brush, building soil, and planting trees and plants. Volunteers help transform public spaces into productive gardens and orchards.

Lead educational plant walks to increase public literacy in permaculture and food security. Volunteers help build community awareness and engagement with public edible landscapes.

This virtual volunteer position will assist with presentations and other online events by attending the event to assist with tech support and recording. This position is also responsible for editing and posting videos of presentations and events to the LDRC’s YouTube page in a timely manner.

This virtual volunteer position assists in fundraising events throughout the year. Tasks include assisting the Executive Director and event coordinator in logistics, publicity, and participation at events.

This opportunity can be performed virtually, but the volunteer must be within commuting distance of Northampton, MA 01060. This assistant position will support the Executive Director with company and client records, fundraising tasks, volunteer development, and more.

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.

Become a steward of a tree or garden bed, ensuring its health through regular maintenance such as pruning and monitoring. This role supports the growth and sustainability of public edible landscapes.

The Peer Counselor is responsible for conducting one-on-one support meetings, developing strategies and sharing resources for living well. Ideal candidates will have commitment, savvy diplomatic skills, integrity, and a passion for improving the lives of people affected by Lyme and tick borne illness.

This volunteer position would provide one-on-one counseling, by appointment, and/or act as a facilitator for support group sessions. We are looking to work with MSW, LISW or LSW level professionals.

This virtual volunteer position will assist the Executive Director in regularly posting content to our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube. You will have the opportunity to create original content and share related information to engage followers and build our social media presence.

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