Listed here are ongoing volunteer opportunities that don't really fit on the calendar - either they can be worked on at any time, or are short-term projects. Contact information is provided with each event.

• Be a Budget Buddy Coach
  Budget Buddies is looking for volunteers to be financial coaches for low-income families. You do not have to be a financial wizard to be a coach - all you need is the desire to help someone make the most of the money she has. For more information, visit http://budget-buddies.org/coaches or contact Kathy Brough at info@budget-buddies.org or 978-703-0820.


• Create a website for Chelmsford Elder Services
  The Chelmsford Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to create a website for the Chelmsford Elder Services, and then either be available for updates and maintenance, or train Senior Center staff to maintain the site. For more information, contact Diana Ryder, Director of Human/Elder Services, at dryder@Townofchelmsford.us or 978-251-0533.


• Music Director at the Chelmsford Farmer's Market
  The Open Space Stewards are looking for a volunteer (or a couple of volunteers) to bring music to the Thursday afternoon Farmer's Markets in Chelmsford center. A shade tent, small sound system (the size of a suitcase and very light), and microphone are available; the volunteer(s) will be in charge of lining up the musical talent and setting up the equipment. If you have any questions, please call Phil Stanway at (978) 273-1474.


• Make a positive difference in the cultural life of Chelmsford
  The Chelmsford Center for the Arts (CCA) at the Old Town Hall is looking for adult volunteers to take on leadership positions. Some of these volunteer opportunities include heading the Gallery Committee, Music Committee, Special Events Committee or Publicity Committee. Contact Susan Gates at ccaattownhall@gmail.com or to fill out a volunteer application.


• Support the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
  The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail will connect the communities of Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Acton, Concord, Sudbury, and Framingham with a 25-mile route along the old New Haven Railroad Framingham & Lowell line. The Lowell-Chelmsford section has been completed, and volunteers are needed to "adopt" a section for light maintenance, and to help make the rest of the trail a reality. Visit their website or contact info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org for more information.


• Help maintain conservation lands in Chelmsford
  For those interested in volunteering with the town's Open Space Stweardship program visit http://www.thechelmsfordian.com or call Phil Stanway at 978-273-1474. The program welcomes people who are retired, families, scout troops and companies looking to give back to the community. In less than two years the Stewards have rehabilitated and improved trails on close to 1,000 acres of Chelmsford Open Space. The program has a lot to offer and we need motivated people to help keep it growing.