Concord-Carlisle Community Chest

Since its founding in 1947, the Community Chest has been a volunteer-driven organization and that tradition continues today. Each year hundreds of individuals give of their time and talents to make a difference in our towns. Here are some of our current volunteer opportunities. To find out more email or call us at 978-369-5250.

Volunteering

When you volunteer at the Community Chest you become a member of a caring team.

Since its founding in 1947, the Community Chest has been a volunteer-driven organization and that tradition continues today. Each year, hundreds of individuals give of their time and talents to made a difference in our towns. Whether it’s serving on the board, helping in the office, contacting donors, or organizing special events, volunteers hold the keys to our success. The Community Chest can also match volunteers with our member agencies for both long and short-term service opportunities. Contact us to find out about current volunteer opportunities or call 978-369-5250.

Member Agencies

Many of our member agencies have regular opportunities for volunteers who want to be of service. We can help match your interests and skills with community needs. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include:

Cooperative Elder Services — Volunteers needed at Elder Day Program: Volunteers needed to help serve meals, help with activities or provide individual attention to elderly clients at Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. located at 2352 Main Street, Concord. For more information call 978 897-0642.

Open Table — Cook, package, and serve food at Thursday evening suppers

Concord Family & Youth Services, Inc. — CFYS needs volunteers and mentors to work with adolescent boys and girls. Opportunities available include after school and early evening tutors, coaching, recreational and sports activities, organizing reading clubs, support groups and arts/crafts. For more information call Patricia Gartland, 978-264-3632.

Minute Man Arc for Human Services — Partner with developmental disabled adults

Gaining Ground — Work in the organic garden to grow produce for area food programs

Domestic Violence Victims Assistance Program — Become a trained advocate for victims of domestic abuse

Minuteman Senior Services — Assist homebound seniors with delivery of meal-on-wheels and other helping services

Community Events

Community Chest Auction - April 5, 2008
The Auction/Dinner is our biennial fundraising extravaganza that attracts over 350 bidders and celebrants.

The Community Chest Challenge – June 1, 2008
The Community Challenge is a team triathlon for athletes of all abilities that includes biking, running, and canoeing throughout Concord and Carlisle.

To volunteer for either of these events, email or call us at 978-369-5250.

Community Chest Office Volunteers

Whether you can give an hour or a day, you can help us effectively and efficiently meet our mission. We need office volunteers to assist with mailings, maintain our publicity files, and process contributions.

Allocation Committee Volunteers

Each year community residents are invited to help evaluate funding applications. As a member of a team, volunteers conduct site visits and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.




OUR MISSION	JOIN US	CONTACT US	DON ATE	BUSINESS ALLIANCE	NEWS & EVENTS	COMMUNITY CONNECTION	MEMBER AGENCIES
							Alliance for Teen Safety American Red Cross – Metrowest Boy Scouts of America, Minuteman Council Carlisle Council on Aging Carlisle Kids’ House Carlisle Recreation Scholarships Center for Parents & Teachers Community Outreach Coordinator Concord & Carlisle Restorative Circle Concord Area Preschool Scholarships Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Ed. Concord Children’s Center Concord Council on Aging Concord Family & Youth Services Concord Fire Department Concord Housing Authority Concord Public Schools–Teen Buddy Program Concord Recreation Summer Camp Cooperative Elder Services Domestic Violence Victims Assistance Program Eliot Community Mental Health Emerson Hospital Friday Night Fun Club Friends in Service Helping (FISH) Gaining Ground Girl Scouts, Patriots’ Trail Council Health Intervention/Prevention, CCHS Household Goods Recycling Ministry Human Rights Education Associates Mass211, Inc. Minute man Arc for Human Services Minuteman Senior Services Network for Women’s Lives Open Table Restoration Project South Middlesex Legal Services

Since its founding in 1947, the Community Chest has been a volunteer-driven organization and that tradition continues today. Each year hundreds of individuals give of their time and talents to make a difference in our towns. Here are some of our current volunteer opportunities. To find out more email or call us at 978-369-5250. Volunteering When you volunteer at the Community Chest you become a member of a caring team. Since its founding in 1947, the Community Chest has been a volunteer-driven organization and that tradition continues today. Each year, hundreds of individuals give of their time and talents to made a difference in our towns. Whether it’s serving on the board, helping in the office, contacting donors, or organizing special events, volunteers hold the keys to our success. The Community Chest can also match volunteers with our member agencies for both long and short-term service opportunities. Contact us to find out about current volunteer opportunities or call 978-369-5250. Member Agencies Many of our member agencies have regular opportunities for volunteers who want to be of service. We can help match your interests and skills with community needs. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include: Cooperative Elder Services — Volunteers needed at Elder Day Program: Volunteers needed to help serve meals, help with activities or provide individual attention to elderly clients at Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. located at 2352 Main Street, Concord. For more information call 978 897-0642. Open Table — Cook, package, and serve food at Thursday evening suppers Concord Family & Youth Services, Inc. — CFYS needs volunteers and mentors to work with adolescent boys and girls. Opportunities available include after school and early evening tutors, coaching, recreational and sports activities, organizing reading clubs, support groups and arts/crafts. For more information call Patricia Gartland, 978-264-3632. Minute Man Arc for Human Services — Partner with developmental disabled adults Gaining Ground — Work in the organic garden to grow produce for area food programs Domestic Violence Victims Assistance Program — Become a trained advocate for victims of domestic abuse Minuteman Senior Services — Assist homebound seniors with delivery of meal-on-wheels and other helping services Community Events Community Chest Auction - April 5, 2008 The Auction/Dinner is our biennial fundraising extravaganza that attracts over 350 bidders and celebrants. The Community Chest Challenge – June 1, 2008 The Community Challenge is a team triathlon for athletes of all abilities that includes biking, running, and canoeing throughout Concord and Carlisle. To volunteer for either of these events, email or call us at 978-369-5250. Community Chest Office Volunteers Whether you can give an hour or a day, you can help us effectively and efficiently meet our mission. We need office volunteers to assist with mailings, maintain our publicity files, and process contributions. Allocation Committee Volunteers Each year community residents are invited to help evaluate funding applications. As a member of a team, volunteers conduct site visits and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.