Volunteer Resources

Here are some resources and organizations available for locating volunteer opportunities beyond the Chelmsford area.

  • Commonwealth Corps – State-wide program dedicated to engaging Massachusetts residents of all ages and backgrounds in direct service to rebuild communities

  • Massachusetts Service Alliance – Nonprofit organization that serves as the state commission on service and volunteerism through their Connect & Serve website

  • Volunteer.gov – America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal


  • VolunteerMatch.org – Find volunteering opportunities with nonprofit organizations by location and interest area


  • AbroadReviews.com – Reviews of Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad and Internship Abroad programs, written by the participants

  • Americorps.gov – AmeriCorps is your chance to put your ideals into action while learning new skills, making new connections, and earning money to pay for college

  • PeaceCorps.gov – Peace Corps Volunteers travel overseas to make real differences in the lives of real people. Apply online to Volunteer, find a local recruiting event, donate to a Volunteer project, or access teacher and student resources

  • Global Vision International – Volunteering in Africa, South America, Asia & Europe for summer breaks, vacations & student volunteer programs

  • DoSomething.org – Specializes in connecting teens with volunteer opportunities for causes they care about

  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Changing the lives of children through better one-to-one relationships with adult volunteers

  • Habitat for Humanity – A Christian housing ministry devoted to addressing the problem of poverty housing worldwide

  • Idealist – A resource for volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, internships and organizations with a mission to facilitate positive social change

Volunteer Resources for Chelmsford, Essex, UK

This website serves the community of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA, but we also get lots of inquiries from our sister-city in England. Here are some volunteer resources for the Chelmsford area across the pond: