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Maybe you already give back year-round, or maybe practicing thankfulness this holiday season has got you in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Boston to give your time to.
Whether you’re an animal lover, an outdoorsy type, or a holiday enthusiast, there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 22 Boston organizations to show a little love to this holiday season:
🎄 If the holidays are your favorite time of the year
- Help feed families during the holidays with Greater Boston Food Bank and the Boston Food Pantry, operated by the American Red Cross of Massachusetts
- Host a critical needs drive for items like socks, underwear + toiletries for Friends of Boston’s Homeless or hold a virtual food drive for Rosie’s Place
🌳 The outdoorsy types
- Maintain your green thumb by becoming a garden volunteer at one of 56 community gardens
- Help keep our roads clean by participating in the Keep Massachusetts Beautiful program
- Plan for next fall’s beach sweep with COASTSWEEP
🐶 If you’re an animal lover
- Volunteer your time at the New England Aquarium (and hang out with some pretty cool penguins)
- Help shelter animals feel loved through the Animal Rescue League of Boston + MSPCA – Angell Animal Medical Center
🍎 Natural-born teachers + mentors
- Empower students to reach their full potential through Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
- Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) or volunteer in an after school program through the Casserly House
🗓️ If you’re on a tight schedule
- Choose a time to donate blood at an upcoming Massachusetts General Hospital blood drive
🏳️🌈 If you’re passionate about supporting local minority groups
- Participate in community outreach for Boston’s LGBTQ+ youth through BAGLY
⚾ If you live + breathe Boston
- Volunteer during various events hosted by the Boston Preservation Alliance
- Assist with redevelopment programs + projects for Historic Boston Incorporated
📚Self-proclaimed bibliophiles
- Assist with Friends of the Boston Public Library’s annual book sales
- Donate items off the wishlist of the Boston Public Library
- Participate in literacy programs through Literacy Partners of Massachusetts
🦋 The social butterflies
- Join a volunteer organization like the Junior League of Boston
- Serve Massachusetts’ nonprofit community by participating in Boston Care’s initiatives
🔨 The handymen + women
- Build affordable homes for the community through Habitat for Humanity
Don’t see anything that fits your interests? Check out VolunteerMatch – a resource that helps you find local volunteer opportunities suited to your preferences.
