Volunteer on Family Volunteer Day!
Looking for a fun, rewarding way to bring your family together as we kick off this holiday season? Look no… Read more Volunteer on Family Volunteer Day!
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
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Help thousands maintain health & wellnessNew Volunteer Orientations
Upcoming OrientationsPuerto Rico: Massachusetts Steps Up to Help
Looking for a way to help Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria? Massachusetts is stepping up… Read more Puerto Rico: Massachusetts Steps Up to Help
Join us for Make A Difference Day!
Boston Cares will celebrate national Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 28 with a Bed Build to benefit children… Read more Join us for Make A Difference Day!
Back to Volunteering – feel good and make new connections!
September is in full swing and as we celebrate the official first day of fall, we are reminded of that… Read more Back to Volunteering – feel good and make new connections!