Volunteer Opportunities

Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit the organization itself or the people it serves. Many agencies that provide volunteer opportunities also offer intensive training in the tasks that are required for the job.

  • Household Goods, Inc.

    This is an independent, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that accepts and distributes recycled household goods free of charge to individuals and families in need through the use of volunteers and in cooperation with community agencies and organizations. Clients are individuals and families in transition who need help to rebuild their lives.

  • Food for the World, Inc.

    A community based organization food initiative for the Merrimack Valley region and Essex County. Through various contributions and partnerships, Food For the World, Inc., is able to run youth engagement programs and operate food pantries for the the community. Food pantries are located at their main site as well as at: 35 Common Street in…

  • Merrimack Valley Food Bank

    The Merrimack Valley Food Bank is a community supported non-profit organization that provides nutritious food and personal care items to emergency feeding programs serving people who are homeless, hungry, and of low-income. They serve 32 different communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is one of four food banks in Massachusetts that serves food pantries,…

  • Community Teamwork Resource Center

    The Community Teamwork Resource Center staff are knowledgeable of programs and services available at Community Teamwork and across the region that can help you meet your immediate needs and achieve your goals for the future. They can assist with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), commonly know as Fuel Assistance, provides eligible households…

  • Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. (GLCAC)

    GLCAC is a private non-profit agency designated as the official federal and state anti-poverty agency for the Greater Lawrence area. It sponsors many programs to assist individuals and families by providing a comprehensive system of education, training, support and resources. Clients range in age from infants to senior citizens; some individuals receive services from one…

  • Cor Unum Meal Center

    This center is a not-for-profit agency that provides free, nutritious meals in a safe environment. Free meals are served to guests at tables by volunteeer waiters and waitresses. The center provides a varied menu of nutritious, well balanced meals prepared and served on site. It is currently serving breakfast and dinner 7 days/week. This is…

  • Parents Helping Parents

    Parents Helping Parents (PHP), a child abuse prevention agency, facilitates support groups in various locations throughout the state. These groups are for anyone in a parenting role, including grandparents raising grandchildren. The meetings are co-led by parent members and a trained volunteer facilitator. They are held weekly and are a place where parents/guardians can share…

  • People’s Pantry North Parish

    This pantry provides a supply of supplemental food from a varied menu to anyone from any geographic area. Food is distributed on alternate Tuesday mornings in the Parish Hall downstairs in the main church Meeting House. The door is open at 7:30am for refreshments and shopping starts at 10am with guests called in numerical order….

  • Central Food Ministry, Inc.

    This organization acquires and distributes food, clothing and supplies to residents of Lowell in need and surrounding communities in Middlesex county. Food is distributed by staff and volunteers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-1pm and on Thursday evenings from 7pm-8pm. People receive 5 days of food for each member of their family. Clothing is…