The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is often seeking responsible and patient individuals who are willing to open up their home to animals in need. Taking an animal out of one of our Animal Care and Adoption Centers opens up precious space for other animals in need. We are currently seeking foster homes that…

Students, ages 13 to 15 years old, may become Junior Volunteers. Under adult supervision, they assume all the responsibilities of regular volunteers working with cats and small mammals at the NHSPCA.

Foster parents are an invaluable part of the care and rehabilitation of young, sick, or special needs animals. Fosters must be 18 years or older, be willing and able to take your fosters to follow-up veterinary appointments every 2-3 weeks, keep your foster pets separate from household pets for two weeks or longer in a…

We are also looking for volunteers to work indoors to help sort the samples once they are collected. This involves sorting the inorganic and organic material, and classifying the microplastics into different categories and filling out a data sheet. Training is provided on-site.

Samplers needed: This work involves being outside on the beach, collecting and sieving sand samples. Fair warning: the work is conducted outside, in sometimes cold (or hot) weather, and can be a bit tedious, but it is very important! This is the first study of its kind in New Hampshire. The time commitment will vary…

We are looking for help in maintaining and expanding our monofilament fishing line recycling program. We can use help with this project in contacting marinas, installing bins, promoting their usage and monitoring them (removing fishing line and filling out a short data sheet) throughout the summer and fall.

SELT needs help in establishing and maintaining trails, removing invasive species, and keeping a watchful eye on our lands. Volunteers for this program visit our owned-lands on a regular basis and report back on observations and help with medium-duty management activities like trail clearing. Volunteers are also invited to participate in larger group work days…

Some volunteers might choose to share their hobbies, talents and special interests, while others provide important emotional support to an individual by simply holding a hand or lending an ear. Volunteers can have regularly scheduled assignments or can come in to help with a specific event, such as a holiday party or a shopping trip…

There are also opportunities for junior volunteers between the ages of 14-18. These special volunteers assist in Webster at Rye’s intergenerational programs. They may help residents hand out treats to children at Halloween, assist in a weekly bowling game or teach someone how to use the computer.

Volunteers help keep Gather moving forward. We often need volunteers for the following: counting, sorting and stocking items for the pantry; Meals 4 Kids distributions and events; Meals 4 Seniors deliveries; assisting in on and off site food drives; outreach and fundraising event participation; holiday basket assembly and distribution.

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