Become a Volunteer
Want to help? REACH volunteers bring creativity, energy and empathy to support the work of supporting survivors and creating community change. We offer short- and long-term volunteer opportunities, including direct service (hotline, shelter, legal advocacy, support group facilitation), fundraising, and community education.
How can you help us? If you…
- Know all the rules to Candy Land and like to play make-believe. Become a childcare volunteer.
- Specialize in organizing people and tasks. Help as an administrative volunteer.
- Love learning and talking to new people. Join our Prevention and Education team.
- Can respond to individual needs with flexibility and calm. Become a shelter/hotline volunteer.
- Enjoy planning events and seeing them through. Consider our Reach for the Stars event committee.
- Like to follow the rules and are comfortable teaching others. Help as a legal advocacy volunteer.
- Have a green thumb. Join our shelter gardening team.
- Are fabulous at recruiting and want to get people signed up to fundraise for REACH. Join our Development team.
Get connected to REACH in three steps:
- Application: Read about our volunteer opportunities then submit your volunteer application to the Director of Prevention and Education Programs
- Interview: Tell us about your interests and experiences. Together we will match you with the appropriate opportunity.
- Training: Direct service volunteers must complete a 45-hour of training. Other opportunities require up to six hours of training. All training is free.
Do you live or work in Waltham? If you’re interested in joining our Waltham-based community organizing efforts, contact our Community Organizer today! 781.891.0724 x107
Questions? Contact our Director of Prevention and Education Programs.
We look forward to working with you soon!
