Volunteers lead tours through the greenhouses and gardens and staff our reception area and exhibition gallery. They develop thematic tours, provide hospitality for events such as the opening of the Spring Bulb Show, and assist with exhibitions. (Please note, however, that volunteers do not engage in any hands-on horticultural work.) Volunteer training sessions are held…
Volunteers at The Carle are interested in sharing their love of museums, art-making, and children’s books with guests of all ages. Volunteers enjoy benefits, such as discounts in The Carle Bookshop, appreciation events during the year, and opportunities to attend professional development workshops. For the best experience, we ask that volunteers commit to one shift…
Build a connection with your community, one cup of coffee at a time. We need your warm smile and helping hands. Serve coffee, sandwiches and desserts to patients, visitors, and staff. Shifts available mornings or afternoons during the week. The Coffee Shop is a project of the Friends of Cooley Dickinson and supported by volunteers.…
Help with daily operations of the beautiful hospital Gift Shop. Greet and assist customers, stock gift items and use cash register. The Gift Shop is a project of the Friends of Cooley Dickinson and supported by volunteers. Proceeds support significant hospital projects, such as the Childbirth Center renovations.
Reduce anxiety and improve the patient experience. Assist with transport by wheelchairs, escort patients and visitors, and answer questions at a Check In Desk. There are three possible locations where volunteers make a difference every day.
Our Volunteers give back to their community and receive training, support and supplemental insurance coverage while helping their neighbors. Volunteers can choose to provide rides, assist with light house or yard work, offer companionship, or tech support. We welcome volunteers who also have administrative skills, e.g. phone management, grant writing, organizing social events, among other…
Schedule a time to meet your mentee at a school lunch or field trip (you’ll be invited by the school), or outside of school (with parental permission) to engage in many different kinds of activities (ice cream outings, hikes, recitals, discussion about school…other.). Mentors help promote sense of self-worth and confidence in students to help…
Interested in learning more about becoming a host parent/host family? There are no “requirements,” i.e., family size, age of children, etc. Successful host families have been parents with an empty nest and parents with young children, as well as parents with children currently in the secondary schools.
Help with fundraising activities such as the Fall Foliage Walk, help maintain that ABC house, or serve on the board of directors.