MyDorchester Volunteer Listings

Are you looking for ways to get involved in the community?

Do you have some spare time or skills that you would like to use to make Dorchester a better place to live?

Does your organization need volunteers to help you achieve your mission?


The Volunteer page at MyDorchester is where you can find and promote individual and group volunteer opportunities in the Dorchester area. Here we post opportunities with local clinical and community service organizations. We also send out a volunteer blast that you can sign up for below. Check out some of the opportunities below and if you are looking for more information or have any questions, email our Volunteer Coordinator or call our offices at 617-822-8733.


  • Click here to fill out our volunteer application.
  • Click here to request volunteers for your event or service opportunity.
  • Click here to sign up for the volunteer eBlast (make sure to check "Dorchester VolunteerBlast" list)

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Bright Beginning 4 Kidz |Jan. 29, 2018

Submitted by llam on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 1:39pm
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Interested in volunteering at a day care to read to young children and facilitate arts and crafts activities?

Sensitive and campassionate individuals are encourage to join as children have been exposed to trauma. 

Ideal Start Date: Febuary 5th, 2018

Length of Commitment: Two days per week (1 hour per session)

Location: Bright Beginning 4 Kidz Home daycare 31 Warner St Dorchester, MA 02124

Contact Kenaya Washington to schedule an interivew
Call 857.204.0764 or email Brightbeginning4kidz@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed at Horizons for Homeless Children | April 11, 2018

Submitted by llam on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 1:14pm
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Become a superhero to homeless children living in shelters in Dorchester. Volunteer just 2 hours a week with Horizons for Homeless Children, and you can make a difference in their lives just by playing with them. Shifts available Monday-Thursday 6-8pm.

Hours: 2hrs per week

Start Dates: April 26th and May 19th

Location: Volunteers will be placed in various locations within Dorchester

 

An initial training and a commitment of two hours a week for six months are required. 

Upcoming Training Sessions:

Thursday, April 21 from 6-9PM at 1705 Columbus Ave. Roxbury

Saturday, May 19 from 9:30AM-12:30PM at 1705 Columbus Ave. Roxbury

  >> Read More

Outdoors RX | 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 1:28pm
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Outdoors RX is looking for volunteers in the Dorchester area! Come help kids and families get active outside and learn about nature right here in Boston. They are looking for short and term volunteers who will be willing to help out throughout the summer.

 

When:

From May 1st - August 31st

 

Where:

5 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108

 

Contact:

info@mydorchester.org

 

Volunteering at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum | March 25, 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:13am
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is currently seeking a diverse group of volunteer museum guides. The next general information session is coming soon.  Come enjoy refreshments and learn more about how to volunteer.
 
Where:
Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM
 
Contact:
Info@mydorchester.org.

Gen2Gen volunteer recognition event | March 20, 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 4:17pm
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Gen2Gen is a national campaign to help children by connecting older people with the young. Their goal is to help young people in the Boston area thrive by engaging an untapped resource of older adults in volunteer and paid roles. Join Gen2Gen at the BCYF Grove Hall senior center to recognize community volunteers and to learn about paid, stipend and volunteer opportunities with our partner organizations, who are youth serving non-profits in your community, so you can also help kids thrive.

 

When:

March 20

 

Where:

Grove Hall BPL

 

Cost:

Free

 

Contact:

www.encorebostonnetwork.org/Gen2Gen

Playworks volunteers | 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 2:36pm
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Playworks seek volunteers from the age 50+Generation to work with children ages 5-12 as an Assistant Recess Coach in our Dorchester/Roxbury partner schools.

 

Volunteers must be able to:

  • Commit to mid-day school recess
  • Commit to volunteering at least once a week
  • Commit to volunteering for the bulk of the school year

 

By becoming a Playworks volunteer, you will become:

  • A vital member of a school’s recess team by assisting with recess games
  • Act as an informal role model or “grandparent figure” to children ages 5-12
  • Part of a national movement where adults across the country are using recess as a way to make a positive impact on the lives of children and promote healthy relationships

 

As a Playworks volunteer team member you will have the opportunity to: >> Read More

Dorchester Winter Farmers Market Volunteer Opportunities | 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 3:40pm
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Hello Dorchester! We are looking for a few more volunteers to serve at the weekend farmers market on Saturdays between 10:00 am & 1:00 pm. The Dorchester Winter Farmers Market will be hosted at 6 Norfolk St. Dorchester from now until March.

Please let us know: Info@mydorchester.org

 

Volunteer with Boston Lead Paint Initiative 16

Submitted by gwilson on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 1:47pm
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 The Office of Fair Housing and Equity and the Codman Square Health Center have collaborated to reduce lead paint. make a difference in the lives of those in your neighborhood! We need 25 volunteers to make a positive impact. If you want to be an agent of change please contact us ASAP!
 

 

When:

October 29th

9:30am-2:00pm

 

Where:

637 Washington St, Boston, MA 02124

 

Contact:

617-635-3561

Volunteer at the Daily Table!

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:42am
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Position Summary:  Dorchester residents are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

Daily Table is looking for volunteers to work with the Daily Table team. The ideal candidates will share the vision of the organization and have a passion for its mission. Daily Table has a very collaborative work environment; we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the extraordinary commitment and flexibility of our staff. We are looking for individuals who can adapt to a changing environment and work collaboratively as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities may include:

  • Food preparation (including sorting, cleaning, chopping, cooking)
  • Packaging prepared food
  • Labeling prepared food
  • Running sampling station

Commitment >> Read More

Registration Volunteers needed at Codman Square Health Center!

Submitted by bblair on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 1:55pm
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Volunteers needed in Registration Department of Codman Square Health Center

Location: 637 Washington Street, Dorchester MA 02124

Start date: ASAP

Length of commitment: 3-6 months

Hours/week: 20-30, It could be between 3p and 8p, Monday to Friday,  based on the total hours the volunteer is willing to volunteer, per week.  Maybe some Saturdays, if the volunteer is available.

Description of volunteer role: Volunteers need to be computer savvy and understand customer service and how to handle patient navigation, with attention to details. The assignment will be reception desk check-in, checking for MassHealth QC Eligibility, and helping patients to their assigned department/medical office.

Requirements:

18 and over

CORI and SORI check

Complete a volunteer orientation >> Read More


For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities please contact us at 617.822.8733 or email our volunteer coordinator to learn more about how you can get involved!