Disabilities and Special Needs, Volunteering

We offer diverse, high-quality programs promoting leadership and youth development through enrichment activities, unique experiences, and opportunities to develop relationships with adults and peers.

We strengthen civic life by championing local volunteer engagement and supporting an effective and inclusive volunteer corps for all agencies serving residents of Cambridge, MA.

We develop policy and program recommendations aimed at improving the quality of life for children, youth and families in the City of Cambridge.

We are dedicated to developing social and physical skills for youth in Cambridge.

We advocate for a culture of respect and to monitor progress toward equality of all persons with regard to sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression through Cambridge policy and practice.

We are a historic house and cultural organization that explores the arts, scholarship, stewardship, and community.

We use history to catalyze the connections that make Cambridge more vibrant and cohesive.

Fresh Pond Reservation is managed by the Cambridge Water Department. The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) is a municipally owned and operated water utility serving over 119,000 permanent residents.

We offer a variety of programs which provide Mental Health Supports and Services for ages 3-21 and their famlies.

Enroot's mission is to empower immigrant youth to achieve academic, career and personal success through inspiring out of school experiences.

Cambridge Science Festival is a week-long celebration of science in all its forms. This year’s festival comprises more than 275 free events & activities from Monday September 23 to Sunday September 29

A unified system with a strong main library and six active branch libraries each tailored to the unique needs of its neighborhood.

As parents and educators, we advocate for our children, help others to do so, and organize a network of parents who work together to provide the best services and programs for our children.

DHSP strives to meet the needs of residents through our extensive services from newborns to senior citizens, from school aged children to homeless families, from non-profits to local employers.

We focus on a singular, powerful goal – to improve people's lives.

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a vibrant, innovative health system dedicated to providing essential services to all members of the community.

We protect and promote the health of everyone in Cambridge through services, information, policies, and regulations.

Cambridge Public Schools are built on a foundation of academic excellence and committed to promoting an environment of social justice.

Since 1972, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) has been the area's aging information and service center.

We empower a diverse community of adult learners through education, skill development, and community participation.

We offer accessible programs for children, work experiences for teens, advocacy and resources for caregivers, and most importantly, community through afterschool, summer camps, and other activities.

We offer a range of educational and recreational activities in a safe afterschool environment where all are welcome.

Using exhibitions, hands-on activities, and renowned collections, we inspire people of all ages about the possibilities and opportunities offered by science and technology.

We support youth with special needs in afterschool and summer programs so that they can have a successful experience.

The Recreation Department provides quality, affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in well-designed and maintained facilities.

We provide afterschool care for children in Cambridge.

Helping children between the ages of 7 and 12 (Littles) in under-resourced families thrive through one-to-one relationships with caring adult mentors (Bigs).