Boston Cares is the largest volunteer agency in New England, an Innovation Hub within the national HandsOn Network, and an award-winning leader in the volunteer engagement sector. Filling more than 20,000 volunteer spots annually in support of more than 165 Greater Boston schools and non-profit agencies, we offer a wide array of programs and opportunities that make it simple for you to volunteer no matter how busy your schedule. We believe volunteers transform communities through service and civic engagement.
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Help prepare & serve 560,000+ mealsYouth Success
Help impact the lives of 35,000 childrenAdult Education
Equip adults to beat povertyCulture & Environment
Preserve cultural & environmental vibrancyHealth & Wellness
Help thousands maintain health & wellnessNew Volunteer Orientations
Upcoming OrientationsBy Boston Cares. Thu, 17 May 2018
It’s a cloudless May morning in Dorchester, the kind of weather that makes it seem as if Boston has skipped… Read more May Spotlight: Building Community through Language; A Interview with Mike Oliver from St. Marks Community Education Program
By Boston Cares. Thu, 19 Apr 2018
As the Boston Bruins closed out the regular season on their way to their third straight playoff appearance, Boston Cares… Read more Exciting Assists, with Berkshire Bank & NESN
By Boston Cares. Mon, 16 Apr 2018
Day after day, the volunteers of Boston Cares, a small army of dedicated individuals, spread out across the city, engaging in… Read more Happy National Volunteer Week to our Incredible Volunteers!
By Boston Cares. Fri, 13 Apr 2018
If you visit the Boston Cares office on a Sunday, you may find the Boston Cares Teen Advisory Council hard… Read more April Volunteer Spotlight: Meet the Teen Advisory Council and Sign-up for Global Youth Service Day 2018!
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