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Community Teamwork

Life SkillsSocial Justice & Equality
155 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
Phone (978) 459 - 0551
Visit Website Volunteer Page
Our mission

We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.
Opportunities

Lend a Hand to Homeless Families

Hold a “home-warming party” to equip a new apartment
  • One-time, Occasional
  • Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (10+)
  • Event support, Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Mill City Mentors (MCM)

Become a mentor and help a child fulfill his or her potential by positively impacting a child for the better, forever
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual, Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Small Business Mentoring

Share your experience as a business owner with clients seeking assistance starting or growing a business at the Merrimack Valley Small Business Center
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual, Office work, Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings

Foster Grandparent

For those 55 and older, be a role model, mentor and friend to a child with special needs
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 55+
  • Individuals, Families
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Tax Preparation

Train to be a volunteer tax preparer and help families access Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) refunds
  • One-time
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings

Toys for Tots

Collect and donate new toys for children this holiday season
  • One-time, Occasional
  • Teens, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Physical, Event support
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Coats for Kids (and the whole family)

Collect and deliver to Anton’s Cleaners new and gently worn winter outer wear for the whole family
  • Occasional
  • Adults
  • Individuals, Families
  • Physical, Event support, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

RSVP

For those 55 and older, you can teach English as a Second Language, help out with community projects and much more
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 55+
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Senior Companion

For those 55 and older, help a frail, home-bound individual with everyday tasks
  • Occasional
  • 55+
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Help Adults and Young People Enter the World of Work

Host a career day at your business
  • One-time
  • Adults
  • Individuals, Corporate Teams
  • Event support, Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings

Special Events

Help out with one of our terrific events
  • One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (10+)
  • Physical, Event support, Outdoor
  • None, Formal, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help

You can express your talents and passions in a meaningful one-day project, or become part of a program or an individual’s life over time!
About us

Community Teamwork mobilizes resources for low-income people, providing opportunities for them to achieve stability, self-sufficiency and have an active voice and participation in the decisions that affect their lives.