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Make a Difference—Together!
At the MetroWest YMCA, we offer opportunities for our members and partners to help us address vital community needs.
Our mission encompasses many initiatives, from combating food insecurity to empowering teenagers through skills development, and promoting water safety awareness.
We invite you to join us on this remarkable journey, where you can uncover what truly inspires you. Explore our volunteer opportunities below and get in touch with us.
Volunteer Opportunities
To get started, read the opportunities below and contact the person responsible.
At the MetroWest YMCA, we're dedicated to strengthening our community by addressing food insecurity. We have several volunteer opportunities available with our food program. Join us to help ensure no child or adult in our community goes hungry.
- Food Preparation and Distribution Teammate: Support our food service team in preparing and distributing nutritious, healthy meals and groceries to youth and adults in our community.
- Nourishing Nook: We’re looking for helping hands at our Nourishing Nook, a free-choice market that provides food assistance to our Y community. Volunteering here is a meaningful way to support neighbors while making a real difference. Shifts are available on Mondays and Fridays:
- 3:45–4:45 PM – Help prepare the Nook before it opens
- 3:45–6:45 PM – Assist with setup and distribution
- 4:45–6:45 PM – Support with distribution only
The location for both roles is the Framingham Branch, 280 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01748. To learn more, contact Joanna: joannajones@metrowestymca.org
Foster Camraderie and Make A Positive Impact
Discover meaningful team-building experiences with the MetroWest YMCA's School Group/Corporate Service Day volunteer opportunities. Immerse your team in the great outdoors as you work together to beautify our expansive 122-acre Outdoor Center in Hopkinton, creating a welcoming environment for all who visit. From clearing trails to enhancing recreational areas, your team's efforts will leave a lasting impression on both the YMCA and the community it serves. In addition, there are a variety of activities that cater to diverse interests and skill sets. Whether it's organizing community events, participating in local outreach programs, or contributing to facility improvements, there's a range of options to suit your team's preferences.
Contact Peter Waisgerber at pwaisgerber@metrowestymca.org.
Help us bring the Y’s mission to life in the community!
- Be part of something bigger than yourself
- Gain community service hours
- Meet new people and build connections
- Get flexible opportunities—join us for one Saturday or throughout the season
- You’ll get training, materials, and mentorship to feel confident and prepared
- You'll always be paired with a Y staff member—never alone at an event
- You'll be celebrated as a valued part of our team
- A welcoming smile and positive attitude
- The ability to proactively engage with people (gift of gab?)
- Comfort standing for long periods and the ability to lift 20 lbs
- A desire to share and inspire others through the Y story
Please check back for upcoming opportunities.
Volunteer in the Y's Garden!
If you love gardening or want to learn more, volunteer with us at the Hopkinton Outdoor Center! We have 26 raised garden beds and are looking for people who love the outdoors and want to improve their composting, pruning, planting, weeding, and harvesting skills. We aim to grow fresh produce on-site that can be used in the Y's programs while teaching the kids about new fruits and vegetables and the time, effort, and dedication it takes to grow them. If you're interested in sustainable agriculture, closed-loop food systems, or fighting food insecurity, we would love to partner with you!
To learn more, contact Joanna: Joannajones@metrowestymca.org
Check out some of our volunteers in action!
Community Service Days
Volunteer to help us get ready for summer! Clean up the grounds of the Hopkinton Outdoor Center while enjoying the serenity of our expansive outdoor space. If your company or group is looking for a service project, contact us!
Guest Readers Welcome
Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave McGillivray, reads his book, Dream Big, to children in the Owls classroom at our Early Learning Center! Students loved his playful nature and learned a great message about confidence!
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