Winchester runs on Volunteers! Check out the many opportunities highlighted below, and click through to contact the community organizations with which you feel a connection. To see a complete listing of all organizations by area of concern, visit our Organizations listing.
There are also opportunities to join town boards and committees. Contact the Town Manager's office or check the town's website postings.
Volunteers are an integral part of Cummings Foundation's grant program. By tapping into the deep expertise and rich diversity of greater Boston's professional community, the Foundation is so much better able to understand the issues local communities are facing, identify the most promising and effective nonprofits to fund, and strengthen relationships with beneficiaries.
Now one of the largest foundations in New England, Woburn-based Cummings Foundation has awarded more than $260 million in grants to Greater Boston nonprofits alone. Its giving is concentrated in Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties and benefits a broad range of causes, including human services, education, healthcare, and social justice.
We need volunteers in the following areas:
The Legacy Winchester Project seeks to both preserve and make readily available the electronically/digitally recorded history of Winchester Massachusetts-Winchester's Legacy. The recordings include video, still images and audio recordings. We are a project of the Winchester Historical Society.
Parish of the Epiphany's Journey to Justice meets the third Sunday of each month from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm to intentionally learn about justice, advocacy, and solidarity. Alongside our monthly meetings, we are present with our neighbors through community programs, food assistance, and financial support.
The Parish of the Epiphany is a welcoming Episcopal community. The warmth and fellowship found at Epiphany can serve as an inspiring touchstone in our busy lives, and a reminder that we are all stronger when our voices are lifted together in prayer. We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings at 8:00 am for a quiet service of Rite I Holy Eucharist, or at 10:00 am for a service of Rite II Holy Eucharist with music, childcare for infants and toddlers ages 0-3, and Church School for children ages preschool through grades 5. At 5:00 pm on the first Sunday of the month from October through June, we...
Rides Committee, Hospitality Committee, Tutoring, Hosting - please email us to inquire!
Winchester ABC is a chapter of A Better Chance, Inc., a national nonprofit organization founded in 1963 to provide academically talented male and female scholars of color with expanded educational and career opportunities. Today, more than 1,000 African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American scholars participate in A Better Chance programs in private and public college-preparatory schools throughout the country. Winchester ABC scholars attend WHS and become active members of the Winchester town community.
Volunteer drivers, who deliver the meals, are an essential part of the program’s success.
Winchester Meals on Wheels is a non - profit organization, led by a volunteer board, that provides home-delivered meals to Winchester residents unable to prepare them or shop for food.
Our volunteer-based group includes town and community leaders, local aquatic, recreation and fitness stakeholders, and other experts. We are always looking for volunteers to help spread the word, give feedback, help plan events, and fundraise!
We are a grassroots, non-profit 501(c)(3) group formed in 2014 to build a Winchester community aquatic center as a public-private partnership on Town land, with a privately-funded capital campaign and self-sustaining operations.
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We are always looking for volunteers to assist with our fun programs and events! We especially appreciate volunteers during our Summer Program and during events! If you'd like to volunteer during the Summer Program, please reach out to Mike at Mike@kidscornerwinchester.org and if you would like to volunteer during our events, please reach out to Becky at Becky@kidscornerwinchester.org. Thank you!
Providing exceptional, nurturing and engaging out-of-school programming for Winchester's working families. The Winchester After School Program, Inc. d.b.a. Kids' Corner, is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that has proudly served Winchester since 1982.
To join our club, please fill in the membership information.
We are a group interested in the beautification of our town Winchester, as well as in gardening, floral arranging, improving the home. We offer educational meetings and the opportunity to become an active participant in a delightful group of women working together.
We are members of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
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.
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:
We have active troops with girls at all town schools, and troops that meet at different locations such as the various public schools or...
We need volunteers for the following events:
WFEE raises and grants money in support of creativity, excellence, and innovation in Winchester public schools.
Donations are always welcome. 100% of the money donated is used to support the Library. From time to time, Board positions are open. Interested people should visit the web site to learn more about these opportunities.
Anyone who makes a donation to the Friends of the Winchester Public Library is considered a Friend. Activities are managed by a volunteer Board. The Friends is a distinct organization from the Library Board of Trustees, which has custody and management of the library, its property, and budget.
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.
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...
We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities. From working in the fields, helping with chicken chores, working at events, or working in farm retail. Our volunteers find community and purpose through their involvement at the farm. We have several volunteer orientations throughout the year and many ways to become part of the farm family. Click this link to learn more about volunteering: https://wlfarm.org/volunteer/
We are a bustling community farm offering a wide range of certified organic crops, education programs for children and adults, and special events for the community. Ours is a community deeply connected to this historic farm through a shared love of the land, the food we grow, and the natural world. We strive to be a diverse, dynamic organization that continues to care for our farm responsibly while providing opportunities for learning and engagement, enjoyment of open space, and respite for all who visit. There are numerous ways to get involved throughout the year, and we warmly encourage your...
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.
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...
Bring a song you like. Teach it to the rest of us, and one day lead the group when we play it. Make some happiness for yourself first. If you wish, share the happiness by playing for your friends.
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Started in 2013, Shukulele is an amateur ukulele group that plays at the farmers market and facilities such as assisted living places. See the blog shukulele.blogspot.com where the Shukulosophy is stated.
Our mission is simple: Have fun making music at every skill level. In particular, encourage the creation of music by people who have been told all their lives they are “not musical”. All have a home here to play and sing. Your mistakes are hidden by everyone else’s mistakes: Frank Zappa said “A wrong note played timidly is wrong. A wrong note played with energy and enthusiasm is artistic...
Help Connect Our Community!
The Town Common Task Force and FindIt Winchester are looking for one or more volunteers to serve as a Communications Liaison supporting local organizations.
Role: Communications Liaison Volunteer
What You’ll Do:
This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with local nonprofits and community groups.
Be part of building a more connected Winchester community!
Other Opportunities: The Town Common welcomes participation by organizations and residents involved in the community who would like to help promote greater civic engagement and collaboration. Our in-person gatherings require enthusiastic publicists and organizers. For the website, we especially welcome people with graphic and web design experience, and those who love organization.
A non-partisan, community based organization dedicated to providing both actual and virtual gathering spaces in order to promote collaborative civic engagement. Its membership includes representation from non-profit organizations and Town boards.
At Sustainable Winchester, we are committed to making our town a better place to live. We believe that sustainability is a collective effort, and that everyone can have a role in creating a better future. We host monthly meetings that are open to everyone, no matter what your background or experience level is with sustainability. Come join us and learn how you can make a difference.
Sustainable Winchester is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our community. We aim to inspire Winchester residents to actively participate in sustainability. Our focus areas include renewable energy, waste management, construction and building use, transportation, land use, water and air resources, biodiversity and sustainable landscaping.
We serve as a catalyst and a connector, linking residents with individuals, community groups, and resources that can help turn sustainability ideas into reality. This could be within your civic organization, faith...
The Winchester Farmers Market Community Hub explores the different aspects of community building and the ways that bring people together. With the Winchester Farmers Market as the starting point various programs are developed that contribute to a more resilient vibrant community.
Porchfest runs on volunteers, and all those with interest and enthusiasm are welcome. Activities typically start around February and ramp up towards the day of the event in June. For preparations we need promoters, graphic designers, grant writers, networkers, schedulers, sign posters, and creative thinkers to identify and encourage good performers and find great porches. For the event we need help with matching performers with porches, with producing and distributing materials. On the day of the event we could use porch monitors, social media assistants, live streaming/video coordinators, and help with logistics. A small group can do a lot because it's really about supporting the community, but there are plenty of ways to help.
Winchester Porchfest is a unique, volunteer-organized, one-day community-building music festival where Winchester residents lend their porches as pop-up micro-stages to amateur musicians who will showcase their musical talent to neighbors who will walk around town and join other community members in enjoying concerts and the atmosphere. Porchfest is a program of Winchester Friends of Music.
Our board is staffed entirely by volunteers, with many subcommittees (and different time commitments) to choose from.
And if you're not ready for a board role, we also welcome one-off volunteers that would like to help out at specific events (including some where volunteers get early registration for their kids!)
We are a non-profit support network for Winchester families with infants to young children, we facilitate connections between families, offering local parenting resources and hosting playgroups, children's events, and parent events. Members number 200–300 families.
Volunteers needed to help with weekend logistics, publicity, creating the program, working with sponsors and more. See more at townday.org
Town Day, traditionally the first Saturday in June, is a great way to kick off the summer in a New England town! Thousands of individuals and families enjoy a day of browsing exhibits, playing games, competing in athletics, eating, listening to different types of music, attending the health fair, and watching the grand finale, fireworks.
Volunteers would contribute by coming to our meetings, sharing in our discussions and joining with us in actions of their choice.
350 MetroNorth, founded in Winchester in December, 2016, is a local chapter of 350 Mass. It consists of a group of volunteers from Winchester and other nearby towns who meet (online) mid-day on alternate Wednesdays to educate themselves on climate related issues and to take certain actions. Actions include what we can do in our homes, towns and the state. Examples are: encouraging electrification of our home heating and cooling and of our vehicles, encouraging municipal actions to reduce emissions and supporting municipal climate action plans, encouraging good climate legislation in MA...
Any Winchester resident is eligible to join the Cultural Council whenever there is a vacancy. Vacancies are posted on the town's website (under "employment opportunities"). Interested parties may inquire withe the Town Manager's office or contact the Cultural Council directly, or may stop by a monthly WCC meeting. Volunteers are generally needed and are always welcome for all Cultural Council activities. Community input is important in directing Cultural Council activities and spending priorities, so the WCC welcomes public participation in meetings and other communications.
The Winchester Cultural Council is a town agency composed of volunteers appointed by the Select Board who work to enhance the artistic and cultural life of the town. The council collaborates with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and other state agencies, and works to build connections between local organizations.
WHS Sports Coverage (EXs: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, etc.)
Recording of Community Events (EXs: talks/presentations hosted by the library and other town organizations, annual events such as Town Day, and others)
Crewing other member productions!
WinCAM is Winchester's community media station. Along with providing video coverage of municipal meetings and town events, WinCAM offers training and production assistance to anyone who lives or works in Winchester. WinCAM members have access to professional video production equipment as well as our fantastic facility, complete with two production studios, post production suites and multipurpose production room. The multipurpose space is available for community use as well and can hold up to 80 people for meetings, workshops, presentations or functions.
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