Volunteer with East End House
Are you looking to volunteer in the Cambridge community and want to make a meaningful impact? Click below to apply as an individual or group and work with East End House in our mission to support under-resourced children and families!
Volunteer with East End House via Boston Cares
Join Boston Cares to support East End House and other organizations in Greater Boston. Their online platform is easy to use and allows individuals to search and sign-up for various opportunities offered weekly, including programs offered by East End House.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Administration
- Relieve receptionist
- Answer phones
- Data entry
- Assist with mass mailings
Community Food Program
- Help organize and stock groceries
- Assist with Greater Boston Food Bank deliveries
- Hand out groceries in the Community Food Pantry
- Delivery groceries to seniors and chronically ill individuals
Special Projects & Seasonal Programs
- Participate in Community Clean-Up days
- Assist at special events including the Holiday Toy Drive, Community Ice Skating Party, Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway, Block Party, and more
- Support seasonal projects
Senior Activities & Outreach Program
- Support weekly activities, events, and trips
- Run a workshop in an area of expertise; ie. dance, yoga, etc.
- Teach or assist older adult computer classes
Early Education Program
- Facilitate social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Assist and participate in classroom activities
- Help prepare lunch and snacks
School Age Program
- Run special workshops such as dance, crafts, computers, etc.
- Assist the group leaders with activities
- Help with homework
Middle School Program (high school age volunteers only)
- Assist the group leaders with activities
- Help with homework
- Serve as a positive role model for middle school youth
Why Volunteer with Us?
Volunteering at East End House is an exciting, enriching and engaging experience. We are a 150 year-old organization deeply rooted in East Cambridge, a neighborhood rich with history and culture, and volunteers have a direct and positive impact on our diverse communities.
Whether you’re an individual looking for regular engagement opportunities, a corporate/organizational group wanting to give back to your community, or someone who just wants to spend their time making meaningful change, East End House has a role for you!
Community Food Program
Our Community Food Program offers volunteer opportunities assisting the Community Food Pantry or delivering groceries to homebound individuals in our neighborhood.
Early Education Program
Our Early Education Program is looking for support in our classrooms throughout the week caring for children ages 15 months to four years old.
School Age Program
Our School Age Program is looking for volunteers to assist staff with program activities, facilitate games in the gym, and help children with their homework.
Middle School Program
The Middle School Program is specifically looking for highschool-age volunteers to act as role models, support staff with activities, and help the middle schoolers with their homework.
Senior Activities and Outreach Program
The Senior Activities and Outreach Program is looking for volunteers to help run senior activities such as bingo, tech classes, and off-site trips.
Our Philosophy
At East End House, our volunteer philosophy is focused on community support and meaningful connections. Our volunteers have a direct, tangible impact on the communities we serve and we strive to ensure they have an enjoyable and well organized experience. We also aim to grow our volunteer program and consistently provide new ways for people to volunteer with our organization. To us, everyone who volunteers here is a member of the East End House family.
Quotes from our Community
“I like being in an organization that provides a range of services including activities for seniors. I like the fact that it is inter-generational, all the way from toddlers up to seniors. For me, it is something great when multiple generations are in one location.”
– Neal Michaels
Looking for more information or need assistance?
Don’t want to email? Call us at 617-876-4444.