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Published 11/8/25 8:22PM
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Find PMD Projects that Need Volunteer Help

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Greater Boston, MA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Arrive on-time & participate for full project/shift timespan
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Environment & Sustainability, Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Other Requirements:
    Responsibility, initiative, positive attitude, fragrance-free, registering individually by deadline, observe project-specific age minimums, commit to entire project timespan

    Description

    Find PMD Projects that Need Volunteer Help

    Looking for a variety of hands-on opportunities?

    Want to help where you're needed most, at community-based organizations?

    Want to work side-by-side with charitably-minded people?

    PMD organizes 2-7 hour long, hands-on service projects like cooking, visiting, face painting, improving trails, etc.

    Visit PMD's web site for a current list of upcoming projects for individuals on weekends and occasional weeknights. https://www.pmd.org

    To learn about upcoming events automatically, you may also join our private e-mail list (1 text-only message per week) at http://www.pmd.org/signup. To enroll, you must confirm your subscription by responding to the email message sent by Vertical Response. (This is a private list maintained by PMD, so all information is confidential and used only to assist with specific project participation and list maintenance.)

    Read Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) New volunteers find it helpful to understand our policies and rationale. https://www.pmd.org/get-involved/#volunteer

    People Making a Difference (PMD) seeks to create a world in which people and businesses are socially aware and engaged in their communities such that they approach volunteerism by learning about problems and needs, becoming familiar with local charities that are working to address them, volunteering, and providing other needed resources to make a difference.

    CORPORATE GROUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

    If you represent a corporate volunteer group, email Lori@pmd.org (or call (*82)1-781-963-0373) for details about our full-service, customized volunteer opportunities that make a real difference and build camaraderie, teamwork, etc. PMD's clients include Elevation Oncology, Omada Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Johnson & Johnson, and Dell EMC who have made no-sew blankets for needy children; assembled book folders to help mentors teach struggling children to read; assembled science kits to strengthen basic science education for middle and high school students; cooked and shared meals with frail elders; assembled print-Braille books to improve literacy of blind people; assembled paracord keychains for troops and first responders; and other needed activities customized for each corporate volunteer group's needs. Access PDF details by completing the interest form at https://www.pmd.org/request-info/

    Location

    On-site
    P.O. Box 120189, Greater Boston, Massachusetts, US

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    Instructions:

    There is no application process since you choose the PMD projects for which you can help and register individually for each one.

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