Volunteer opportunities

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...

Cummings Foundation

Opportunities:

Volunteers are an integral part of Cummings Foundation's grant program. By tapping into the deep expertise and rich diversity of greater Boston's professional community, the Foundation is so much better able to understand the issues local communities are facing, identify the most promising and effective nonprofits to fund, and strengthen relationships with beneficiaries.

About the organization:

Now one of the largest foundations in New England, Woburn-based Cummings Foundation has awarded more than $260 million in grants to Greater Boston nonprofits alone. Its giving is concentrated in Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties and benefits a broad range of causes, including human services, education, healthcare, and social justice.

A Better Chance (ABC)

Opportunities:

Rides Committee, Hospitality Committee, Tutoring, Hosting - please email us to inquire!

About the organization:

Winchester ABC is a chapter of A Better Chance, Inc., a national nonprofit organization founded in 1963 to provide academically talented male and female scholars of color with expanded educational and career opportunities. Today, more than 1,000 African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American scholars participate in A Better Chance programs in private and public college-preparatory schools throughout the country. Winchester ABC scholars attend WHS and become active members of the Winchester town community.