Volunteer opportunities

Family Action Network

Opportunities:

Our board is staffed entirely by volunteers, with many subcommittees (and different time commitments) to choose from.

And if you're not ready for a board role, we also welcome one-off volunteers that would like to help out at specific events (including some where volunteers get early registration for their kids!)
 

About the organization:

We are a non-profit support network for Winchester families with infants to young children, we facilitate connections between families, offering local parenting resources and hosting playgroups, children's events, and parent events. Members number 200–300 families.

Sustainable Winchester

Opportunities:

At Sustainable Winchester, we are committed to making our town a better place to live. We believe that sustainability is a collective effort, and that everyone can have a role in creating a better future. We host monthly meetings that are open to everyone, no matter what your background or experience level is with sustainability. Come join us and learn how you can make a difference.

About the organization:

Sustainable Winchester is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our community. We aim to inspire Winchester residents to actively participate in sustainability. Our focus areas include renewable energy, waste management, construction and building use, transportation, land use, water and air resources, biodiversity and sustainable landscaping.​

​We serve as a catalyst and a connector, linking residents with individuals, community groups, and resources that can help turn sustainability ideas into reality. This could be within your civic organization, faith...

350 MetroNorth

Opportunities:

Volunteers would contribute by coming to our meetings, sharing in our discussions and joining with us in actions of their choice.

About the organization:

350 MetroNorth, founded in Winchester in December, 2016, is a local chapter of 350 Mass. It consists of a group of volunteers from Winchester and other nearby towns who meet (online) mid-day on alternate Wednesdays to educate themselves on climate related issues and to take certain actions. Actions include what we can do in our homes, towns and the state. Examples are: encouraging electrification of our home heating and cooling and of our vehicles, encouraging municipal actions to reduce emissions and supporting municipal climate action plans, encouraging good climate legislation in MA...