Visual, Performing, and Media Arts, Volunteering

We work with 175+ diverse agencies in Cambridge and beyond. These agencies rely on community volunteers to help deliver services, support operations, or lead on their boards of directors.

We provide one-to-one mentoring to youth and adults with disabilities to reach their full potential.

We provide a list of all upcoming opportunities for children ages 0-11; regular activities include story times, arts, musical, and dance events and more in our Children's Room.

The Longfellow Summer Arts Festival brings music, poetry, and community to the East Lawn of the Longfellow House on Sunday afternoons through the summer. All events are free and open to the public.

Join us for Second Saturdays Story Time, where local librarians read stories in the galleries!

We provide language and interpretation classes, youth programs, multicultural community events, and other supports for immigrant families.

Are you looking for a great way to give back to the community? Consider partnering with immigrant high school students in the Cambridge/Somerville community through Enroot!

Thousands of years ago, ancient people across the Mediterranean were connected to faraway places and cultures through trade. Learn more in this exhibition at Harvard's Museum of the Ancient Near East.

Deliver groceries to folks in Somerville and Cambridge on the first Tuesday morning of each month!

Become a Connect Advocate volunteer for Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services!

Assist older adults with transportation to and from clinics so that they can keep much-needed medical appointments for screenings and treatments. This role is in high demand!

Help an older adult in Cambridge or Somerville budget and manage their finances. This program helps ensure that essential bills like rent and utilities are paid!

We run classes in Soca dance and choreography for people of all ages and levels.

We offer lots of free events throughout the year for people of all ages with a love of learning!

This is our traditional program where adult mentors are paired with children ages 7-12. Bigs agree to meet Littles for 3 hours, a couple of times a month.