Day of Service

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

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The Service Project
Volunteers will assist in caring for the property to benefit both people and wildlife by supporting ecological restoration efforts, cleaning up litter and debris, and maintaining trails and grounds.

Formed in 1965 by a group of concerned citizens who raised alarm about the declining health of the Charles River, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is one of the oldest watershed organizations in the country. In the 60 years since our founding, CRWA has guided the transformation of our river from the “Dirty Water” of the past–––rife with industrial pollution, sewage, trash, and even cars––to the Charles River we know and love today, one of the cleanest, most celebrated urban rivers in the country.

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The Service Project
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and collaborate with the Charles River Watershed Association to make the Charles River Cleanup one of the biggest river cleanups in the nation! Volunteers will work on collecting trash and restoring multiple sites, including parks, forests, and paths along the upper portion of our river!

Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth to age 12 living in homeless or low-income situations with essential items they need to succeed—at home, school, and play. They offer families free clothing, shoes, diapers, school supplies, and more! An optional art activity designed for our volunteers offers a creative break and a natural entry point for peer connection among our next generation of philanthropic leaders, celebrating individuality through self-portrait art.

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Volunteers will check, sort, size, and carefully package gently used donations for local children experiencing poverty and homelessness.

Family Aid empowers parents and caregivers facing homelessness to secure and sustain housing and build strong foundations for their children’s futures.

Family Aid seeks to prevent family homelessness whenever possible–or reduce its harm if it can’t be avoided–through education and support for children and parents that foster their long-term stability.

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FamilyAid provides necessities for children in our programs thanks to generous donations from the community and partner organizations. Help FamilyAid by sorting and packing clothing and hygiene products for children across FamilyAid programs.

Gaining Ground has been cultivating food for hunger relief on Concord land for 30 years, providing free, sustainably grown, fresh organic produce to those facing food insecurity. Their mission is made possible through the support of a diverse community of volunteers who work and learn alongside us on the farm. They donate 100% of our harvest to help those in need.

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Volunteers will team up with farmers to spread compost and wood chips in preparation for planting. They will also assist with transplanting seedlings. Get ready to get a little dirty as we work together to support hunger relief!

Hope & Comfort is the only organization in Massachusetts solely dedicated to addressing hygiene insecurity. The many requests for hygiene products we receive tell the story of thousands of youth and families without access to the essentials. This has a profound impact on their health and self-esteem. Supplying items like soap and deodorant gives them the confidence to succeed.

Hope & Comfort works with more than 350 youth-serving and community organizations – including college campuses – to provide hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and menstrual products.

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The Service Project
Volunteers will provide assistance in the production of care packages containing hygiene products for youth.

The Jared Box Project’s mission is to entertain and put a smile on the faces of children in the hospital.  Each box contains small gifts, toys, games, crayons, coloring books and fun activities selected for a specific age and gender. Children and their parents are so thankful for these boxes that showcase the importance of play and are filled with well wishes, hope and love.

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The Service Project
Volunteers will provide assistance in the assembly of Jared Boxes containing small gift items (crayons, markers, colored pencils, pens, coloring books, word searches, activity books, reading books, joke books, matchbox cars, NERF balls, stuffed animals, stickers, Silly Putty, LEGO kits, craft kits, Slinky, travel games (Sorry, Connect 4), hand lotion, colorful pillowcases, reusable water bottle, fun socks, action figures, puzzles, deck of cards, UNO card game. Other toys that are labeled as suggested for school-aged children) for children in hospitals.

Spoonfuls (formerly Lovin’ Spoonfuls) is dedicated to facilitating the rescue and distribution of healthy, fresh food that would otherwise be discarded. We work to efficiently deliver this food directly to the community organizations and programs where it can have the greatest impact.

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Volunteers will help assemble shelf-stable snack bags. Spoonfuls will then distribute these bags to local families experiencing food insecurity!

Let's come together to support the Weston Police, EMS, Fire Department, and our brave veterans serving abroad! Join us in creating heartfelt thank-you cards or decorating pillowcases to express our appreciation for their dedication and service. All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity and a positive attitude. No experience needed! Let's spread joy and recognition to those who work tirelessly to keep our community safe.

Joy, hope, kindness and compassion are always at the forefront of our thinking at the Sanctuary. By working together with the community on topics such as compassionate farmed animal care, sustainable organic farming practices, the power of kindness, and the value of volunteerism, we seek positive changes for animals and people alike. Unity Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to the lifetime care of a limited population of ill, disabled, senior, orphaned or otherwise surrendered farmed animals.

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The Service Project
Volunteers aged 6 and older will help with cleaning and maintaining the goat paddock, as well as brushing the goats! Children aged 6 and under can enjoy making edible flower crowns and taking part in other fun activities around the farm!

The Weston Conservation Commission is responsible for the protection and management of Weston’s natural resources and the administration of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40), including the Rivers Protection Act.”

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The Service Project
Assist with clean-up projects at local Forest and Trail Conservations sites, including general trail clean-up and/or removal of invasive species (garlic mustard), and pruning of apple orchards. It is recommended that anyone who may experience seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and/or plant dermatitis not participate in this service project – or take necessary precautions.