Volunteer opportunities

Friends of the Middlesex Fells

Opportunities:

There are many ways get involved with the Friends of the Middlesex Fells and make a difference! Volunteer, take action on an advocacy issue, become a member and donate. See https://www.friendsofthefells.org/volunteer/ for some details. Check out our calendar for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

About the organization:

A nonprofit organization to promote the conservation, appreciation, and sustainable enjoyment of the Middlesex Fells Reservation. We envision a Middlesex Fells Reservation where nature and people thrive in harmony, supported by a diverse and caring community conserving it for future generations.

The Middlesex Fells Reservation, often referred to simply as the Fells, is a 3,400-acre Massachusetts state park located in Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, and Winchester. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and is part of the Metropolitan Park...

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Environment; Education

Girl Scouts

Opportunities:

We have opportunities to volunteer regularly, occasionally, or even just once a year. Looking for troop leaders, town wide communications facilitation, to run badge workshops, mentor service projects, and serve as another set of hands at events. Reach out to winchestergirlscouts@gmail.com to learn more how you can help our youth grow in confidence, character, and conviction.

About the organization:

Any youth in grades K-12 in Winchester, Massachusetts is welcome to join a troop or participate as an independent Juliette in our Girl Scout program. We have more than 30 troops in all the following Levels:

  • Daisy Girl Scouts (Kindergarten and 1st Grade)
  • Brownie Girl Scouts (2nd and 3rd Grades)
  • Junior Girl Scouts (4th and 5th Grades)
  • Cadette Girl Scouts (6th through 8th Grades)
  • Senior Girl Scouts (9th and 10th Grades)
  • Ambasador Girl Scouts (11th and 12th Grades).

We have active troops with girls at all town schools, and troops that meet at different locations such as the various public schools or...

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Service; Civic

Winchester Cultural District

Opportunities:

Volunteers are welcome to assist with exhibitions and programs, and to help build the cultural infrastructure. Arts Winchester has groups working to coordinate with the town government ("Town Liaison"), to develop physical facilities ("Cultural Resources"),  to produce and encourage new events ("Arts and Events"), and to connect with students and other young people ("Youth Advisory Council"). Volunteers are welcome to join those groups, to help on individual projects, or simply to contribute ideas.

About the organization:

The Massachusetts Cultural Council designated Downtown Winchester as a Cultural District in 2019 in recognition of the concentration and vitality of its artistic and cultural resources within the community, which creates an infrastructure for local arts, humanities, and science organizations’ public programmed events.

Arts Winchester is the Winchester Cultural District Managing Partnership, comprised of volunteer artists and leadership representatives from the cultural community and creative economy. It organizes events, promotes public art and culture, connects cultural creators, and generally...

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Cultural; Civic