Needs From: United Way of Pioneer Valley

Status: Actively looking to fill 2 vacant spots on board

Desirable Traits: Public Speaking Skills a plus, Writing skills for 2 Newsletters a year also a plus. Someone to help with Technical support for our web site. People with desire to learn about and promote consumer rights relating to options for funeral services. Anyone with skills looking to help us with support of our web site. We have no demographics requirements but would love to enhance our board with Spanish speaker(s) to help in our community outreach efforts.

Other Information: We do not have a physical office, board meets 6 times per year

Contact: Jim Couchon, fcawmass@gmail.com

Stavros is open to new board members. 

Desirable Traits: We are seeking members of the disability community and BIPOC community

Contact: Jason Montgomery jmontgomery@stavros.org

CEP Holyoke is actively looking to fill 6 vacant spots on the board

All are welcome. We are especially seeking people living in or working in the Greater Holyoke/Springfield area and BIPOC folks representative of the population served by CEP.

Contact: Rose Egan, regan@cepholyoke.org

Status: Actively looking to fill 1-3 vacant spots on board.

Desirable traits:  finance, social workers/LCSW, refugees and immigrants, interest in working with refugee and immigrant populations

Contact:James Greene, j.greene@jfswm.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services is open to new potential board members.  

Desirable Traits: Fund Development,  HR, Non-profit leadership & finance management, Communications,  IT, Capital & infrastructure, Business Innovation

Contact: Lenise Williams Lwilliams@mlkjrfs.org

Status: Actively looking to fill 2-4 vacant spots on the board

Desirable Traits: Finance, Personnel (HR), Governance, Fund development, and being an anti-oppression person and leads with dignity.

Contact: Marianne Winter, marianne@safepass.org

Status: Actively looking to fill 4 or more vacant spots on the board

Desirable Traits: Diversity, investment and finance, Law, lived experiences in the disability world, people new to board membership.

Contact:  Danielle LeTourneau, dletourneau@viability.org

Springfield Partners for Community Action is open to potential candidates for board service. We are interested in any abilities or experiences as long as the person is serious about our work and willing to be an active members who attends events and advocates for our mission.

Contact: Tabitha Desplaines tabithad@springfieldpartnersinc.com

Status: Actively looking to fill 3 vacant spots on the board

Desirable Traits: marketing professional, nonprofit finance experience, HR professional

Other Information: UWPV is actively recruiting board and committee members. If you are interested in learning more about board service at UWPV please contact Megan Moynihan

Contact: Megan Moynihan mmoynihan@uwpv.org

Desirable Traits: We are looking for board members for our resource development committee, people who have experience/knowledge in fundraising and marketing.

Contact: Jodi Falk jfalk@feedwma.org if interested in exploring more about Rachel's Table 

Status: Actively looking to fill 2-3 vacant spots on the board

Desirable Traits: Residents of our Service Area, which is Hampden County, experience on boards, Financial background, legal background

Other Information: The Board meets every other month for approximately 90 minutes; there are several events that board should be involved with - National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, Stock the Shelves Food Drive, several fundraisers

Contact: Ron Hokanson, rghoky@gmail.com

We are looking for board members who clearly understand our mission and the population we serve. Someone who is interested and can advocate for our work. 

If interest contact: Allison Weissman at allison.weissman@csoinc.org

Springfield Public Forum is actively seeking to fill 7 spots on their board. 

We are interested in young professionals with diverse experience and backgrounds. 

We are a "working board" requiring board members to join at least one committee which meet 5-6 times per year on alternating months of our board meetings (5-6 times per year). Board members are also expected to volunteer at our events.

If interested contact Michelle Morash mmorash@springfieldpublicforum.org

The Drama Studio is actively looking to fill 3 vacant spots on the board. 

If you have experience in Creative fields, Development, Legal expertise, Insurance, or Human Resources we would love to speak with you. 

We are going to be going through a capital campaign to build an elevator and develop our personage building.

If interested contact Noreen O'Sullivan at admin@dramastudio.org

ACTS is looking to fill 2-3 vacant spots on their board. 

Resident of Springfield is preferred, or interest in an organization that promotes access and equity to Springfield Children through after school tutoring. 

You must be interested in being an active board member, attend 1 monthly meeting and other events on evenings and weekends infrequently. 

We are looking for board members who have experience with fundraising, marketing and merchandising. We are also in need of board members who are connected with the arts and culture of Western MA. We are looking for members who are reflective of the region.

If interested contact Kristin Kay at krkay3@gmail.com

Libertas Academy Charter School is actively looking to fill 2-3 vacant spots on their board. 

If you are interested in marketing, development, facilities management and K-12 education we would like to speak with you. 

Contact Modesto Montero at mmontero@libertasacademy.org

If you have a high capacity vehicle or truck, and enjoy moving things, this is a great help to the Boy Scouts! We need 3-10 people to move the popcorn from Westfield to Holyoke. This can be done any day that volunteers are available, but no later than December 5th. 

Please contact Art Lobdell at art.lobell@scouting.org if you are interested

Are you interested in making a real difference in a student's future? Become a tutor with Homework House!

Please click here to learn more and apply

“For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited me in;”  Matthew 25:35

One of the most rewarding ways to volunteer is to make a Dinner meal for the Residents in the Men's New Life Rehabilitation Program (25-30 men) at 10 Mill St. or the Emergency Men’s Overnight Shelter at 148 Taylor St. (20-25 men). Both facilities are sober living. This is a tremendous help to the Rescue Mission and provides respite for the SRM Food Service kitchen crew.

 Meals can range from pizza and grinders, to casserole dishes, spaghetti and meatballs, cold-cut sandwiches, chicken dishes, rice dishes, burgers and dogs, sloppy joes, stuffed baked potatoes and everything in between. (Side dishes and salads are always appreciated. Dessert is optional.)

Some provide a meal on a regular weekly or monthly basis and others do so as schedules permit. Even one time is a blessing to the Rescue Mission!

The following are options for providing a Dinner:

Dinner is served promptly at 5:00 pm at both facilities.

Dinner Providers should complete a Gift in Kind (GIK) form at the reception desk when providing a meal. This is your tax deduction form and is used for the Rescue Mission’s tax purposes as well. Dinner Providers must contact Volunteer Coordinator for scheduling:

Lenore -  lmasciotra@springfieldrescuemission.org  413-732-0808 Ext. 220

There are weekly volunteer opportunities posted on the Website and special events posted throughout the year.

Volunteers must be a minimum age of 18 yrs. old to volunteer independently.

The first step in volunteering for any event is to go to our website: https://springfieldrescuemission.org/getinvolved/volunteer

Scroll down the Volunteer page and click the tab, “Register to Become a Volunteer”.

For questions, call 413-732-0808 Ext. 220.

*physical labor = standing, moving, sorting, organizing, some lifting in various departments; preparing/serving food in kitchen/dining room; admin help; assisting guests in GAC.

Four times a month, food is distributed by NNCC staff and volunteers to anyone that shows up to the food bank. Twice in Memorial Square and twice in Brightwood. These are the two neighborhoods that make up the North End of the City of Springfield.

This is great for groups or families! The shift is 10-12pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and 12:30-2:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. We can take youth 16 and up! Contact:

Director of Family Services

Phone 413.455.3187

Preparing produce bags and various preparations 

Help us read applications for our Business Accelerator & Pitch Contests!  One way that we are able to ensure fairness and balance among Pitch Contest and Accelerator applicants is by having individuals volunteer their time to review and score applications from entrepreneurs. Constructive feedback to early-stage entrepreneurs is critical to their growth and overall success. This is done remotely, time commitment is flexible, and offered several times per year. This is a great way to plug into the creative energy of the community.  English and Spanish speakers are always needed. 

If you are interested in volunteering, click on this link and someone on our team will be in touch: https://forms.gle/v6Lj2Wb4AVCPcCfA8

Collect or purchase mini toothpaste, wet wipes, mouth wash, tooth brushes, combs, soap. Put one of each item into a plastic bags and deliver all the kits to our pantry to be handed out to consumers!

Collect or purchase mini toothpaste, wet wipes, mouth wash, tooth brushes, combs, soap. Put one of each item into a plastic bags and deliver all the kits to our pantry to be handed out to consumers!

Mentors play a critical role in the EforAll Business Accelerator program, providing ongoing support and encouragement to an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start a business. Mentors get the opportunity to utilize their knowledge and professional experience as part of a dedicated mentor team during this year-long program.

Accelerator Mentors are volunteers from various backgrounds and use their business and leadership experience to guide new entrepreneurs through the process of turning their idea into a growing business. You do not have to be a business owner to be a mentor.

Mentors work in teams of two and are matched with an entrepreneur based on schedule availability and desire to work together. The team meets as a group, often virtually, to help reaffirm topics and themes raised during classes while strategizing with the entrepreneur on reaching their specific goals during the program.

This role is great for anyone looking for a highly rewarding and fun volunteer experience who can dedicate the time needed to help someone pursue their business dream.

Anyone interested can fill out this form and someone from our team will be in touch:  https://forms.gle/v6Lj2Wb4AVCPcCfA8

If you love to cook and want to donate homemade meals in your community, consider becoming a volunteer. You can get the whole family involved and join our kindness project.  Go here to learn more and sign up: https://lasagnalove.org/volunteer/

Join Rachel's Table Teen Board! Peer leadership, community service, education, advocacy, 6th-12th grade . Go here to complete the volunteer interest form. 

Want to give to an organization but maybe do not have the time or are not the right age to volunteer with them yet? A great way to utilize your skills and still make a contribution is to host a fundraiser of your choice and donate to an agency! You and some friends could host a bake sale, carwash or get donations from your school or place of work. Then give that donation to an agency so that they can use it for services to the public! Get creative! No gift is too small!

Revitalize CDC helps families in the community with home renovations. If you or someone you know is handy, or a skilled carpenter, painter or knows about home repairs then we can use your help! If you are interested in changing the lives of a family in need, please respond to this post or contact Roxana Alequin at ralquin@revitalizecdc.com

Using Rachel's Table's refrigerated van, teams of 2-3 people pick up food from local donors and deliver to partner agencies Monday - Friday. If Interested please visit https://feedwma.org/give-time/ and complete the volunteer interest form. A staff member will contact you!

MAKE A DIFFERECE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE---

PROVIDE YOUR GIFT OF TIME TO OUR HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS WITH  BAYSTATE HOSPICE.  FREE ON-LINE HOSPICE TRAINING CLASSES DONE AT YOUR OWN PACE, IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME!

VOLUNTEERS OF ALL TYPES NEEDED:

COMPANIONS, VIGIL VOLUNTEERS TO SIT WITH TRANSITIONING PATIENTS, VETERAN VOLUNTEERS, HAIRDRESSERS, SPANISH SPEAKING, AND MORE!

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:  LYNN LANDRY, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AT (413) 798-5452 OR EMAIL: LYNN.LANDRY2@BAYSTATEHEALTH.ORG

Volunteers are needed to help us pick up food from local donors and deliver it to our partner agencies. Volunteers can make their own schedule Sunday through Friday, and use your own vehicle. This is a great individual opportunity for someone interested in operations and seeing how it all comes together to feed families! Not only will you be crucial to our behind the scenes operations, you will be ensuring that our food gets to people on time and with care!

If interested please complete this form and a staff member will reach out to you directly. 

If you play an instrument, are crafty, or creative and want to give back in a way that only you can, then consider being an enrichment teacher for underserved youth! Enrichment teachers will teach an hour class for up to 12 students. John J Duggan Academy will provide any materials needed! They will work with your schedule and this is a wonderful way to share your knowledge with kids and expand their horizons. 

If Interested, contact Mary at 413-787-7410 or respond to this need!

Do you have a group of people looking to make an impact in the community? Whether you are a company, school group, social group or family and friends, contact the United Way of Pioneer Valley's Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement; Ali Maggio- she knows where to go! The United Way will connect your group with a nonprofit in the area that needs your help.  We will work with your interests, needs and group size to find the right fit for you! 

Call and get impactful! 413-693-0212

Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts volunteers change lives.
With your support, we can continue to empower women on their path to financial independence.
Volunteering is a meaningful and rewarding experience that has many benefits:

Volunteer Application  Download and complete this fillable application, then submit with resume by email to dressforsuccessspringfield@gmail.com. The subject line should read: VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a young person? Become a Big Brother or Big Sister in our Community Mentoring Program! Mentors must be 21+ years of age. You will be matched with a  youth ages 6-18 and will meet 3-5 hours per month and do fun things together in the community. Mentors are a consistent, caring adults that act as a stabilizing force in the life of a youth. 

To get more information about being a Big Brother or Big Sister, please complete the form and a staff person will reach out to you!

Keep clothes out of landfills and repurpose them for the community! Volunteers are needed at the Community Survival Center to assist in their thrift shop. Volunteers can choose to help sort and hang clothes, help the customers or help with the register. We are flexible and will work with you for shifts and interests. 

Love helping, love clothes, love making a difference!

If you are interested please contact Mary at 413-543-3930

The Community Survival Center in Indian Orchard is in need of volunteers to help unload, sort and organize the food deliveries that come in each week. If you like working behind the scenes but making a huge difference for an organization and the community it serves, then this is for you! 

Volunteers can work in teams of 2-3 people and you can make your own shifts during pantry open hours 9-4:30pm Monday through Friday. If you are interested please contact Mary at 413-543-3930