by Doreen Martel

Created on: July 19, 2010

Located just six miles northwest of Boston, Arlington MA is bordered by Winchester, Medford, Somerville, Cambridge, Belmont and Lexington making it a hub of activity.  One thing you should know if you are visiting Arlington is that the town is a "dry" town meaning only certain establishments serve alcohol.  If you live in or are planning to relocate to Arlington MA and are interested in volunteer opportunities, there are many places to volunteer in Arlington MA. Some of these include:

Arlington Center for the Arts - At the Arlington Center for the Arts, volunteers are always needed to help with various programs. These include all types of arts and the opportunities to volunteer are varied. Some volunteer opportunities include helping provide clerical support, assistance with fund-raising events, helping maintain the facility where they are housed and helping set up performing arts productions and shows.

Child Care Resource Center - If you have ever considered being a mentor to a new business owner, active in helping people identify good sources of day care or helping adults through tutoring programs, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.  Child Care Resources Center is dedicated to helping the community by providing child care counseling services, workforce training services and small business start up guidance. This is a great way to make an impact in Arlington, MA.

Friends of the Arlington Council on Aging - The Friends of the Arlington Council on Aging support community programs that help seniors who use the services of the Arlington Council on Aging. Since Arlington, MA has a significant population over the age of 60, they help provide funding for programs that provide transportation for seniors, host medical clinics for seniors and help provide devices that can make a seniors life easier.

Arlington Lions Club - Part of a growing network of Lions Clubs in Massachusetts, the Arlington Lions Club supports their local community by providing eyeglasses, hearing aids, gift baskets during the holidays and more.  Membership in the Arlington Lions Club offers numerous volunteer opportunities including providing eye screenings (no degree required), helping with events to support scholarships and more. In addition, there are numerous leadership opportunities available.

Housing Corporation of Arlington - In spite of the name, this charitable organization is dedicated to helping ensure that there is affordable housing in Arlington, MA. They are a 501(c)(3) organization that originally was dedicated to helping first time home buyers with down payment assistance. Since their inception in 1986, they have moved on to assist homeowners in times of crisis by helping with grants to keep people in their homes.  They need volunteers who are willing to help with everything from distributing literature to helping rehabilitate homes.

Summary

These are only a few of the available opportunities that are available to those in Arlington, MA.  Volunteering not only allows you to learn new leadership skills, but can also help someone get back on their feet.  You can make a difference by exploring places to volunteer in Arlington, MA.

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