Volunteer opportunities

Sustainable Winchester

Opportunities:

At Sustainable Winchester, we are committed to making our town a better place to live. We believe that sustainability is a collective effort, and that everyone can have a role in creating a better future. We host monthly meetings that are open to everyone, no matter what your background or experience level is with sustainability. Come join us and learn how you can make a difference.

About the organization:

Sustainable Winchester is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our community. We aim to inspire Winchester residents to actively participate in sustainability. Our focus areas include renewable energy, waste management, construction and building use, transportation, land use, water and air resources, biodiversity and sustainable landscaping.

We serve as a catalyst and a connector, linking residents with individuals, community groups, and resources that can help turn sustainability ideas into reality. This could be within your civic organization, faith...

Environment; Civic, Education, Health, Service

Friends of the Middlesex Fells

Opportunities:

There are many ways get involved with the Friends of the Middlesex Fells and make a difference! Volunteer, take action on an advocacy issue, become a member and donate. See https://www.friendsofthefells.org/volunteer/ for some details. Check out our calendar for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

About the organization:

A nonprofit organization to promote the conservation, appreciation, and sustainable enjoyment of the Middlesex Fells Reservation. We envision a Middlesex Fells Reservation where nature and people thrive in harmony, supported by a diverse and caring community conserving it for future generations.

The Middlesex Fells Reservation, often referred to simply as the Fells, is a 3,400-acre Massachusetts state park located in Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, and Winchester. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and is part of the Metropolitan Park...

Environment; Education

350 MetroNorth

Opportunities:

Volunteers would contribute by coming to our meetings, sharing in our discussions and joining with us in actions of their choice.

About the organization:

350 MetroNorth, founded in Winchester in December, 2016, is a local chapter of 350 Mass. It consists of a group of volunteers from Winchester and other nearby towns who meet (online) mid-day on alternate Wednesdays to educate themselves on climate related issues and to take certain actions. Actions include what we can do in our homes, towns and the state. Examples are: encouraging electrification of our home heating and cooling and of our vehicles, encouraging municipal actions to reduce emissions and supporting municipal climate action plans, encouraging good climate legislation in MA...

Environment