get involved

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.

CRC Volunteer Requirements      

•        Volunteers must be at least 16 years old
•    Complete volunteer application and permission form
•    Interview and provide references
•    Conduct CORI background check

Charles River Center is currently looking for the following volunteer opportunities:

16+ Halloween Party

• Friday, October 29, 2021
• 5:00-8:00 pm
• 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham, MA
• Volunteer duties: set up, taking photos at the picture station, facilitating DIY craft and clean up
• contact: Jaqueline Milian at 781-400-4130 or jmilian@charlesrivercenter.org
• Event information 

Kids Halloween Party

• Saturday, October 30, 2021
• 10:00am-12:00 pm
• 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham, MA
• Volunteer duties: set up, taking photos at picture station, pumpkin painting, scavenger hunt and clean up
• contact: Jaqueline Milian at 781-400-4130 or jmilian@charlesrivercenter.org 
• Event information 

Building a Dream Gala Committee

•        Monthly meeting: starting mid-November 
•  5:30-6:30 pm  
•        59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham, MA 
•        Volunteer duties: Attend monthly committee meetings via Zoom or in-person, procure sponsorships, auction items and raffle prizes, assist     marketing the event to communicate the message of the event and attend Building a Dream Gala event: May 6, 2022
• contact Hilary Ryan 781-972-1030 or hryan@charlesrivercenter.org 

Ongoing volunteer opportunities

Saturday Kids Break-Natick

•  Saturdays, starting mid-October
•  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
•  4 Strathmore Road, Natick, MA
•  contact: Jaqueline Milian at 781-400-4130 or jmilian@charlesrivercenter.org
•  Event information 
•  Employment opportunity is also available

Adult Extended Day-Natick

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: starting mid-October
•  3:00 – 6:00 pm
•  4 Strathmore Road, Natick, MA
•  contact: Jaqueline Milian at 781-400-4130 or jmilian@charlesrivercenter.org
•  Event information 
•  Employment opportunity is also available 

Volunteers are vital to the success of annual events that we host throughout the year:

For all volunteer opportunities, including annual events, corporate volunteering, and internships, applicants should contact Hilary Ryan, Vice President of Development, at hryan@charlesrivercenter.org or 781-972-1030. 

Thank you for your interest!