There are many ways to help
Volunteer
With a group or individually
Throw a Party
Invite guests to donate
Sponsor a Drive
Help collect needed goods
Volunteer
We provide a local opportunity to give back. Hundreds of volunteers, from scout groups to senior citizens, carry out the mission to collect and distribute new and gently used goods.
Adult Volunteers
Individuals
Meet other people who are committed to helping others.
Volunteering is by sign up only, please email volunteer@communitygivingtree.org for the sign up link.
If you are a student 18yrs old or under please see our information about the VolunTEEN program.
We currently have opportunities for adult volunteering in both our Boxford and Lawrence Giving Centers.
We especially need help in our Lawrence Giving Center. Lawrence has plenty of onsite/off street parking and has a bright and spacious environment with friendly staff and great volunteers.
If the Lawrence Giving Center (599 Canal St, Lawrence) is an option for you, we'd greatly appreciate your help!
New volunteers are always welcome! A typical shift is 2.5 hours. Volunteers in both locations help sort, bundle and hang clothes; stock diapers; stock and sort shoes, socks, books and toys. There are no set schedules or minimum requirements, and we have a great, friendly and collaborative group of volunteers.
Our Giving Centers have volunteer opportunities to help sort donations and to make bundles of kindness Mondays through Fridays in addition to our Family Saturdays.
Please email Volunteer@CommunityGivingTree.org for more information and to sign up.
CORPORATE and Adult Group Volunteer Sessions
Spend time with your colleagues and friends making a difference.
Day, evening, and Saturday volunteer opportunities are available by appointment at our Boxford and Lawrence facilities. Please email Volunteer@CommunityGivingTree.org for times and information.
Youth Volunteers
VolunTEENs: Community Service for Teenagers
Teenagers and tweens ages 12-17 can give back to their community by helping local children in need. VolunTEENs sort and package clothing donations, help with building maintenance, and assist with various projects in the giving centers. We’re excited to introduce, encourage and support the spirit of volunteerism in youth and we welcome them to join us during the school year and summer months at the following times:
Boxford Giving Center (572 Main St, Boxford): Tuesdays from 3-5 pm;
Boxford Giving Center: The first Saturday of each month from 9-12 pm
Lawrence Giving Center (599 Canal St, Lawrence): Wednesdays from 3-5 pm
To access the SignUp link, please fill out the VolunTEEN Registration Form. Once you’ve submitted the form, you will receive an email with the SignUp link. Please keep this email to access the SignUp link in the future.
Click here for Location Directions to use when volunteering at our Lawrence Giving Center.
Please email Volunteen@CommunityGivingTree.org for more information.
Seeds of Giving: Community Service for youth groups
Community Service opportunities are available for scouts, sports teams, & other youth groups. Youth actively participate in hands-on activities to learn about families in need.
ON-SITE in Boxford or Lawrence: Click here for more information. To schedule a service opportunity, please email Volunteen@CommunityGivingTree.org
OFF-SITE: DRIVES/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS and NO-SEW BLANKETS are other fun ways to get involved in community service individually or as a group! Click here for more information.
Care and Share Party
Guests are invited to donate a gift for a child in need
Share the joy of your birthday, bat mitzvah, baby shower or special event by hosting a Care and Share Party. In lieu of gifts, ask guests to donate items for kids in need. Care and Share Birthday kids receive a certificate of appreciation and a tour of our facility when they drop off their donations.
Choose a Theme:
Ready to Learn (May-August) school supplies, backpacks
Keeping Warm (September-January) hats, mittens, gloves
Holiday Joy (October-December) pajamas, fleece blankets, clothes
Sleep Tight (February-April) fleece blankets, pajamas, socks, underwear
Baby Shower (Year-round) diapers, wipes, rash cream, onesies
Call 978-769-5056 or email us to sign up.
Sponsor a Drive
Community Giving Tree partners with local businesses, places of worship, schools, day camps, town libraries, and social groups to collect seasonal items throughout the year. Make a difference by sponsoring a drive for a two week period. We will provide you with a collection box, specific list of items needed, and all the promotional information you’ll need to make your drive a success.
Back to School Supplies July & August
Without basic tools, school is a struggle for children in need. With your help, hundreds of local students can head back to school with new backpacks, pens, pencils, folders and notebooks when you sponsor a community drive.
Coats for Families October to December
New England winters are brutal without proper outdoor clothing. By sponsoring a winter coat drive, you can help us distribute jackets, hats, mittens, and a little warmth to families in need.
Holiday Gifts November & December
Many low income families do not have the resources to give gifts to their children during the winter holidays. Plan a holiday gift collection of new clothes, socks and underwear, PJs and more, during this special time of year.
Diapers and Wipes Year-round
Some mothers can’t afford to use more than one diaper per day, leading to poor infant health. You can help by collecting packages of disposable diapers, baby wipes, and diaper rash cream. (Click for a printable Diaper Drive Collection Poster.)
For more information call 978-769-5056 or email us.