Volunteering
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Volunteer at the Library! (hide)
There are many different things you can do. What are your talents and interests? Put them to good use in the friendly congenial atmosphere of Forbes Library. See our volunteer page for more information.
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Places to Find Volunteer Opportunities
- VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch is the largest online network of volunteer opportunities. You can search by geographic area and areas of interest. This is a wonderful place to post opportunities as well.
- JobsInTheValley
Local volunteer opportunities are listed here. This site also has employment and intern opportunities.
- www.serve.gov
National database of volunteer community service opportunities.
- Volunteer Solutions
Massachusetts Service Alliance connects volunteers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Commonwealth Corps
Commonwealth Corps is a Massachusetts initiative to bring volunteers and nonprofits together in service to our communities.
- You Generate (MassVolunteers.org)
A website from the Massachusetts Service Alliance to help you find volunteer opportunities in Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline
617-482-9485
The Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline can help find volunteer opportunities for people interested in volunteering in Adult Basic Education programs.
- The Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities to volunteer in schools, churches, hospitals, local nonprofits and many other places.
- The ACT Volunteer Center
ACT is a full-service regional volunteer center serving Hampshire and Franklin Counties and the North Quabbin region. The role of the center is to link people of all ages with opportunities to serve in their local communities. Watch their promotional video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckc2FVq5zmo and be inspired. For more information, contact 413-774-7054 x119 or act@dialself.org.
- Daily Hampshire Gazette
Volunteer opportunities are listed weekly in the Weekend Living section.
- Western Mass Craigslist Volunteer Page
The Craigslist of Western Massachusetts maintains a forum of local volunteer opportunities.
If you need help accessing these resources or would like additional help, please see a reference librarian.

