Current Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers play an integral role at Beverly Bootstraps, and we depend on them to be able to provide the important programs we offer. There are both ongoing and project-oriented volunteer opportunities in the following programs: Education, Youth and Family, Food Assistance, Thrift Shop and Administration.

Be part of our community

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to give back in a meaningful way? Join our incredible community of volunteers at Beverly Bootstraps! We offer a variety of ways to get involved—from ongoing roles to short-term or one-time projects perfect for individuals or small groups.

We offer weekday, on-site opportunities in our Thrift Shop, Food Assistance, and Tax Preparation programs, as well as flexible remote and in-person roles in Adult Education.

Adult Education tutors (ESOL and HSE) typically volunteer twice a week. Most other volunteer roles require a once-a-week commitment for at least three months.

 Adult Education

  • High School Equivalency program: tutoring and teaching support
    Flexible on-site 1-hour shifts twice a week.
    Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Wednesdays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages: Teacher
    July 21-August 13
    On-site Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00-7:00 pm

Food Assistance

  • Food Locker Preparation
    Packing perishable and non-perishable food bags for the refrigerated food locker program.
    Wednesdays: 11:00-1:00 pm

Mobile Market

  • Set up, breakdown, and distribution of produce at various sites in Beverly
    June 16 – October 1
    Wednesdays: 2:30-4:00 pm;
    Thursdays: 2:30-4:00 pm, 4:30-6:00 pm

Thrift Shop

  • Tagging and Organizing Donations, Stocking Racks, Assisting Shoppers
    Flexible 1 ½ – 2 ½ hour shifts
    Mondays–Fridays: 8:30-6:00 pm; Saturdays: 9:30-5:00 pm

Short-Term Opportunities

We have openings throughout the year for short-term and one-time volunteer opportunities for individuals and small groups. Emails typically go out once a month. Please let us know if you would like to be added to this mailing list.

Email volunteering@beverlybootstraps.org to be added to the list >>

How to Apply:

Please review our current volunteer openings, as opportunities change frequently. If you see a role that interests you, email a few dates and times that work for you to connect with our Volunteer Supervisor at volunteering@beverlybootstraps.org or call 978-927-1561. Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

We’re happy to answer any questions and look forward to welcoming you to our volunteer community!