There are lots great reasons to volunteer:
– Serve your community to better understand its members and the impact of sharing your effort and resources.
– Meet other community-minded individuals through supporting an organization whose mission aligns with your values.
– Introduce yourself to neighborhoods across Boston as a volunteer and broaden your scope of lived experiences.

As a volunteer, connecting with others might come in many forms, and consistency is key for those connections to be inclusive of all and strengthen communities.

Even if you want to prioritize volunteering and the connections to be made, deciding where to focus your impact can be its own task. The amount of unmet needs in Boston has created plenty of organizations to support and serve, so even eager volunteers can be hesitant to choose an intentional start. There are also specific aspects of your volunteer experience to consider: where to volunteer, near home, the office, or school, or how to include family and friends, and when in your schedule can you consistently volunteer. Boston Cares’ Calendar Program is built to help navigate your options as a volunteer, so you can center the organizations guiding your experience and making an impact. Find all the information you need on our website to volunteer and connect with local nonprofits!