We are approaching the holiday season yet again, a great time to get involved with your community and help those in need. We have put together a list of many organizations that could use your helping hands this time of year!
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Weston Council on Aging
Whether you would like to support the local elders with help driving, activities (such as knitting), or just providing them comfort, Weston Council on Aging will take your help.
Location: 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston
Website: https://www.weston.org/197/Council-on-Aging
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Circle of Hope
With their mission being to provide clothing, toiletries and necessities to homeless shelters in the Boston and Metro West area, Circle of Hope is in need of sorters and drivers.
Location: 65 Rosemary Street, Needham
Website: https://www.circleofhopeonline.org/
Natick Service Council
Natick Service Council works tirelessly to help those in the Natick area going through a hardship. They always welcome volunteers who are willing to stock shelves, help clients grocery shop, driving to pick up donations and more.
Location: 2 Webster Street, Natick
Website: https://natickservicecouncil.org/
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Newton Food Pantry
There are many times available for volunteers to come and help out with miscellaneous tasks at Newton Food Pantry. Volunteer tasks range from helping sort food to home deliveries to elders that have a hard time leaving the house.
Location: 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre
Website: http://www.newtonfoodpantry.org/
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Wellesley Food Pantry
Wellesley Food Pantry offers many different opportunities to get involved in help. There is the option to volunteer consistently, one time or host a food drive.
Location: 207 Washington Street, Newton
Website: https://www.wellesleyfoodpantry.org/
Wellesley Turkey Trot
Spend your Thanksgiving supporting local runners and volunteering at the Turkey Trot! There are different volunteer options available.
Location: Linden Square, Wellesley
Website: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=10901
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Wellesley Council on Aging
At Wellesley Council on Aging you can volunteer as a driver, to help with lunches or special events, music or teaching! Plenty of opportunities for all.
Location: 500 Washington Street, Wellesley
Website: https://wellesleyma.gov/374/Council-on-Aging
Needham Community Council
Needham Community Council has a variety of choices for volunteer opportunities, which allows for anyone who is interested to get involved with something they are passionate about. This nonprofit offers opportunities surrounding their food pantry, thrift store, ESL programs, Child Assault Prevention and many more.
Location: 570 Hillside Avenue, Needham
Website: http://needhamcommunitycouncil.org/
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Urban Edge Turkey Tuesday / Annual Toy Drive
Urban Edge offers support options throughout the year but these two are certainly the biggest. With these two programs, you have the opportunity to support families in need. For Turkey Tuesday, families that cannot afford to have Thanksgiving will receive a turkey so that they can also enjoy this season. For the Toy Drive, you can assist in distributing toys or setting / cleaning up.
Location: 1542 Columbus Ave, Roxbury
Website: https://www.urbanedge.org/
Food for Free
This wonderful program works to provide those in need with healthy foods, rather than letting them go to waste. Volunteer opportunities within this program include office work, deliveries, special events, help growing vegetables and more.
Location: 11 Inman Street, Cambridge
Website: https://foodforfree.org/
ABCD Action
ABCD Action has the main goal of helping low-income residents succeed to their best potential. They are looking for volunteers that can help with tutoring, career mentoring, special events in more.
Location: 178 Tremont Street, Boston
Website: https://bostonabcd.org/
Women’s Lunch Place
Providing a safe space for women in need, this day shelter gives all of their energy into making women feel safe and welcome. Women’s Lunch Place is looking for volunteers that can help with meal prep, fundraising and more.
Location: 67 Newbury Street, Boston
Website: https://womenslunchplace.org/
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Haley House Soup Kitchen
Haley House offers homemade breakfast for men that are either homeless or food insecure. They are looking for volunteers who can help with breakfast, elder meals and the food pantry.
Location: 12 Dade Street, Roxbury
Website: http://haleyhouse.org/
All of these locations also offer the opportunity to drop off donations – Stay tuned for the complete list in next weeks post!
