| Our mission | To improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities through the therapeutic use of nature. |
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The Nature Connection
| Ways to help |
Animal Family VolunteersThe Nature Connection is currently seeking new animals to “volunteer” with us at our therapeutic nature programs. If you live in Concord, MA or the surrounding towns (anywhere in Middlesex County would be considered) and have a small pet with therapeutic/educational potential, we would love to hear from you. Learn more at https://www.nature-connection.org/volunteering-your-animal/Program VolunteersHelp deliver our programs on-site to youth, elders and individuals with disabilities. Join us on the front lines bringing the natural world indoors to those who need it most. You’ll not only see—and feel—how the programs engage the participants and build their confidence, you will be the reason it happens.Office/Event VolunteersHelp us prepare program materials, create educational material, and with general operations.General VolunteersWe always welcome help with photography, writing, general office and event assistance, research projects and natural materials gathering/sourcing. |
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| How you help | The Nature Connection runs on volunteer power! NC’s volunteers further our mission for individual and community wellbeing through program delivery, organizational support and leadership. |
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| About us | Founded in 1983 and based out of Concord, Massachusetts, The Nature Connection provides accessible, therapeutic nature-based programing for those with limited access to the outdoors (youth in specialized and/or therapeutic homes or schools, children and adults with disabilities, and elders (including those with dementia/Alzheimer’s)) of Middlesex County and the Greater Boston area. The Nature Connection supports the wellbeing of individuals and communities by providing access to the many benefits of nature through interactions with plants, animals, and natural materials. |
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