Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Volunteering at the Charles River Center is a fulfilling way to give back while making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. We have opportunities that last just a few hours to longer commitments helping with programs or volunteering on committees.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with:
Regular
Commitments (Freshmen and older. Must interview.)
School Vacation
Programs
Charles River Center, 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham
- Held during school breaks in December, February, April, and four weeks
in August 9 to 3 pm.
Kids Break
Charles River Center Natick, 4 Strathmore Road, Natick
- Help as children with disabilities participate in arts & crafts
projects, fitness classes, games, etc.
- Saturdays, 9 to noon
Teen Night
- Charles River Center Natick, 4 Strathmore Road, Natick
- Enjoy a fun night with teens with disabilities: movies, dinner,
mini-golf and more!
- Last Friday of Every Month: 6 to 8:30 pm
Monthly Adult
Dances
Charles River Center, 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham
- Socialize and dance with participants
- Varying Fridays- 1/month- 7:00pm-8:30pm
Day Habilitation (M-F, 9 am – 3 pm, Charles River Center, 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham)
Day & Employment Programs (M-F, 9 am – 3 pm, Charles River Center, 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham)
Residential Programs (Days and hours vary)
Annual Events:
• Charles River Center 5 Run/1 Mile Walk, 59 E. Militia Heights Drive,
Needham Sunday, September 27th, 2020
• Ellie Bloom Special Olympics, DeFazio Park, Needham
TBD September 2020
• Wings for Autism, Logan Airport
April 4, 2020
TBD November, 2020
• Building a Dream Gala, The Westin Waltham-Boston
May 1, 2020
For annual events, corporate volunteering, or information about internships, applicants should contact Hilary Ryan, Vice President of Development, at hryan@charlesrivercenter.org or 781-972-1030.
Thank you for your interest!