• Girls on the Run Junior Coach - Serving as a Junior Coach is a fun and rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run! This volunteer position is for high school girls aged 16-18 years old who want to grow their leadership skills. Paired with a Mentor Coach, Junior Coaches receive support to develop their own skills while serving as role models to program participants. Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion. Practices take place Tuesday and Thursday but Junior Coaches need only commit to one day per week beginning Tuesday, September 23rd and going through November 13th at Proctor Elementary School from 4-5:30pm. Please contact Brooke Drozdowicz with your interest: bdrozdowicz@tritowncouncil.org or 978-473-6182. 
    • Materials Delivery for Topsfield Schools - New teaching materials are being delivered for the new literacy program. I will need help to unbox, catalog and deliver multiple sets of teaching materials. 1 or 2 volunteers per building would be great. We might not need both full days, but I'm allowing for the flexibility. I'd need to travel from school to school, so the exact start time might vary by an hour. I'd love to touch base with volunteers prior to get these logistics organized. Also, should there be any delay in delivery, I'd need to cancel. We are looking for volunteers available Tue 8/19 & Wed 8/20 from approximately 8:00am-2:00pm. Please contact Kaitlin Moses, Topsfield Literacy LED, with your interest: kmoses@topsfieldps.org or 978-771-1203
    • Help needed at Spofford Pond School - We will be receiving many boxes with materials for school. I will need help to unpack the boxes and organize the materials that are inside so they can be distributed to classrooms.  Dates: Aug 18, 19 and 20 - any day or all 3 from 9am-1pm Contact Jennifer Sirmaian at 978-430 -657  or jsirmaian@boxfordschools.org 
    • Paint the Blacktops - Spofford Pond & Cole School: The blacktop areas at Harry Lee Cole and Spofford Pond Schools are getting a colorful makeover—and we need YOU to help bring it to life! 🎨 Paint the Blacktop Weekend Spofford Pond: Saturday, June 21 Cole School: Sunday, June 22 Rain Dates: June 27–30 (any hours between 9-4pm). We’ve partnered with Fit and Fun Playscapes to bring vibrant sensory paths, games, and learning zones to our school playgrounds. It’s going to look amazing—but it’s a community effort! ✅ How it Works: Sign up with a group of 4—grab your friends, neighbors, or family. Each team will get a stencil or stencil set, step-by-step instructions, and all the materials you need. Expect to paint for just part of the day—you’ll have downtime between layers. A team lead will help keep your group on track. ✨Whether you’re crafty or just excited to make a difference, we promise it’ll be fun and rewarding. SIGN UP - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49ADAE23A7FFC34-56858316-paint#/ 📘 Learn even more about the project: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_QyrHImuqAGXx32IJ39KQf6hP8Kh3N_b/view?usp=sharing Let’s make this playground project a masterpiece. Thank you for being part of our awesome community! Any questions please contact Julie Friedman 607-592-0056 or Boxfordptofundraising@gmail.com. 
    • TriTown Rock Band - If you love music and helping others, look no further than TriTown Rock Band. We’re seeking students in grades 7-12 to join us in mentoring youth with disabilities at our rehearsals and many public performances. No musical talent or experience is required. Since we’re a performing ensemble, you must commit to attending our weekly rehearsals throughout the school year. Watch our most recent video: https://youtu.be/GC5QthE3eeI?si=-nhhnfwBFpjqDN7c Every Wednesday from mid-August to mid-June from 2:45-5:15pm 4 Middleton Road in Boxford Contact with interest Andrea Monty 617-111-1111 or amonty7@gmail.com 
    • Distributing Curriculum to Classrooms at Cole School - We are in the process of implementing a new curriculum and are expecting a significant number of boxes to be delivered to the school. These will need to be distributed to the individual classrooms. Assistance will be needed with opening the boxes and transporting them—using a wheeled cart if necessary—to the appropriate rooms. Assistance is needed on August 15th and 19th at Cole School in Boxford from 9am-2pm meeting in the Cole School cafeteria. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Simmons: lsimmons@boxfordschools.org or 978-992-7179. 
    • Fuller Meadow School Garden (Middleton) - We are looking for students who would be interested in weeding, preparing the garden beds, helping K-2 students to plant the seeds in the beginning of June, and then maintain and harvest the garden throughout the summer. I know it is a lot of work. In the past, the veggies have been donated to the Middleton Food Pantry during the summer and any remaining veggies in the fall have been part of the school lunches.
      Help is needed starting the end of May, beginning of June, flexible dates throughout the summer Please contact Amanda Libby at alibby@middletonps.org or 9782399008 if interested
    • Topsfield Strawberry Festival- June 13, 2025 5 pm and June 14, 2025 10am-4pm Where...Topsfield Common Emerson center- Workers are needed for various jobs including chopping strawberries June 13th and table set up/shortcake ticket sales and few others in the works on June 14th. Volunteers can meet Jan Smallman at the flagpole on the Common at 9:00am on June 14th. Please email chairman.strawberryfest@gmail.com if interested to sign up or text Brigitte  at 978-857-7257
    • Horizons After School Programs - Tri-town schools are seeking volunteers for their after school programs around 3:30-4:30pm. This will occur over the course of eight weeks starting in mid-late September. You will have the opportunity to support instructors in classes that range from chess to outdoor arts and more! Please contact Brooke Drozdowicz with your interest: bdrozdowicz@tritowncouncil.org or (978) 887-6512.
    • New England Equine Rescue North - I have a non-profit horse, donkey, and mule rescue in West Newbury MA. We help equines and their owners throughout New England. We have many projects to be done that are just not in our budget to hire helpers and were hoping that our organization could be suggested to teens looking for community projects. We are in need of Spring and fall clean-ups around the property, multiple date event help IE; Topsfield fair demos, Open houses, etc., painting projects, light carpentry projects, cleaning and organizing work areas, etc. Just to name a few things on our wish list. If you visit our website at www.neernorth.org or our facebook page at www.facebook.com/neernorthplace, you will get an idea of who we are and what we do. Contact:  Vanessa Wilde at 978-510-1031 or volunteer@neernorth.org. 
    • Giving Garden - Volunteer April to October, After School or Saturday morning for 1.5 to 2 hours. Volunteers will be planting seeds, seedlings, moving compost, harvesting vegetables Location: Giving Garden 660 Great Pond Road North Andover MA 01845. Students interested in volunteering should visit our website www.givinggardenma.org where there is a Sign Up Genius link showing available volunteer slots
    • Camp Invention Leadership Intern (LI)- Looking for youth to serve as Leadership Interns at STEM camp, Camp Invention - more info here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TgrIEemh8E7d6aHskb8da7HMbQG-4tk4/view?usp=sharing Week of July 14th from 8:30am - 3:30pm Tri-Town Elementary school - tbd contact Brooke Drozdowicz at bdrozdowicz@tritowncouncil.org  or 978 887 6512 to sign up or information
    • Holyoke-French House Museum Collection Work - They need help Inventorying, cataloging and packing museum objects.  Where- The Boxford Historical Society (Holyoke-French house) at 2 Topsfield Road, park and enter by brown door on Elm Street side.  When- Fridays after school till 4:30 pm throughout the year. Contact Robin Siegel at 802-236-2531 or boxforddocs@gmail.com 
    • Boxford Historic Document Center- We need help scanning our collections of photographs, postcards and historic documents.  This will occur on Wednesdays throughout the year after school until 4 pm. Where- Boxford Historic Document Center - 173A Washington Street Contact Robin Siegel at 802-236-2531 or boxforddocs@gmail.com  
    • Tri-Town Council is Offering a Virtual Tutoring Program- High school students serve as Peer Tutors for students in grades 3 to 12. Peer tutors are in charge of working with their student and the student's parent to set up virtual tutoring sessions. Peer tutors complete a Virtual Tutor Notebook after each session that is reviewed by Julia Lucey the peer tutor coordinator. This can be set up anytime and any day.  Please contact Julia Lucey at jlucey@tritowncouncil.org or 978 317 4244 to sign up.
    • Rest-Stop-Ranch- Fulfill volunteer requirements with a weekly social connection while helping actualize our mission and vision. Any prospective volunteer is welcome to “come and see” the volunteer opportunity. Seasonal volunteers usually commit to a weekly schedule, April – November. Help offer therapeutic program hospitality (once per week, Tuesday or Thursday, 1pm – 4pm) or (once monthly 2nd Sunday 10am to 2pm). Work with a small team to support guests navigating the gardens. Help with outreach in the community (flexible schedule). March 19 or March 21/28: ANNUAL Volunteer Orientation & Training Once at the beginning of our Spring Season, we offer a comprehensive volunteer orientation & training for all seasonal volunteers helping with guest services in the garden on weekdays Tuesdays – Thursdays and weekends (Sunday.). Sessions average 3-4 hours, and include volunteer introductions, ice breaker activities, Rest-Stop-Ranch history lessons, volunteer expectations, and best practices. Located at 202 Haverhilld Rd-Rt97, Topsfield, students can be dropped off, or if they need to park, call ahead, as parking is limited. Please contact Outreach Coordinator Beverly Flanagan with your interest: 978-944-4431 or beverly.tyre.flanagan@gmail.com. 
    • Joyful Noises Preschool - Summer and after-school volunteers are needed to engage with children in hands-on, play-based activities. Volunteers will also assist teachers with classroom organization, cleaning, and set-up. Full days are available during the summer and after-school hours are available 2:30-5pm. Please contact Yvonne Bernier with your interest: director@joyfulnoisestopsfield.org or 978-848-2018
    • Community Giving Tree - "Our mission is to provide families in the local community with basic necessities such as clothing, diapers and wipes, and baby equipment.  Donations of these items help children to grow and thrive, and be successful in life." The After School Program is seeking volunteers available two days a week. There is also a Select Saturdays Program with opportunities on the first Saturday of every month. These are teens only programs. You can volunteer at The Lawrence Giving Center located at 60 Island St Suite 74B, and The Boxford Giving Center at 572 Main St. Please click here for more information about youth volunteer opportunities.
    • Windrush Farm is looking for volunteers to help people with challenges Learn to Ride! Several opportunities for people 14 and up to help in classes, giving physical and emotional support to our riders.We would love to have people with experience with horses to lead them during classes. If you don't have horse experience, there are always plenty of grounds work and projects to do on a farm! Volunteering is available in the summer during camp weeks and during the school year. Please contact Caron King or Tammy Ward, Volunteer Coordinators at 978-862-7855 or volunteer@windrushfarm.org.
    • Nature Groupie - Volunteer throughout New England and locally on outdoor projects and conservation efforts: https://naturegroupie.org/
    • Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation - Beach clean-ups, marine conservation, and research: https://www.blueoceansociety.org/how-to-helpdonate/volunteer-2/

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