Come help organize and distribute learning supplies at the Blackstone Elementary School in person.

With your school or office, in your neighborhood, with a sports group, or somewhere of your choosing – collect food items, coats, school supplies, etc. and donate them to Project Just Because to help people in need.

In 2010, MSA received a Volunteer Generation Fund grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to support the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain volunteers, and develop strategies to effectively use volunteers to solve local problems across the Commonwealth. As the state commission on service and volunteerism, MSA is excited…

To achieve our goal, we need people like you to get involved and take action—people who are passionate about protecting the natural beauty of Massachusetts, living a more sustainable lifestyle, and educating the next generation of environmental stewards to do the same.

Make themed bags for birthdays and toiletries. Here is a list of items for the Birthday Bags: Plates, Napkins, Cake Mix, Frosting, Candles, Party Hats, Streamers, Balloons. Toiletry bags include deodorant, toothpaste, soap, etc.

Various crafting projects include making no sew blankets and cards for soldiers and senior citizens.

Provide physical and emotional support to the rider as needed. A side walker must have significant, recent experience with horses. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Steer and manage the horse during a lesson as needed. The horse leader is responsible for the horse not the rider and must pay attention not only to the instructor’s directions but also be aware of the entire team. A leader must have significant, recent experience with horses. All volunteers must be at least 14…

Work directly with staff to care for the horses and keep their environment safe and clean. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Assist participants doing unmounted therapeutic activities such as grooming, learning about equine body language, doing arts and crafts and engaging in educational games. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.