At Wellesley Friendly Aid (WFA), we believe that giving your time is one of the most impactful ways to make a difference in our community. We’re always looking for passionate volunteers to help with both programs and administrative activities. Whether you can commit to a one-time project or a more ongoing role, there’s a volunteer opportunity for you!
Some of the ways you can get involved include:
- Planning and participating in events for seniors, fostering connection and engagement
- Assisting in the office during fundraising drives
- Joining our all-volunteer working board, where you can have a direct impact on the direction and growth of WFA
Interested in volunteering? Review the list of opportunities to get started and fill out the attached volunteer application. Become a part of something special!
Volunteer Opportunities
| Committee | Description | Approximate Time Required |
| Camp | Determine eligibility for camp scholarships based on financial and other criteria. | 5 hours in May/June |
| Marketing | Determine outreach materials for camp and annual appeal fundraising campaigns. | 20 hours per year |
| Financial Aid | Review financial aid requests to determine disposition | 10-15 hours per year; all meetings are on Zoom. |
| Friendship Circle | Coordinate with Wellesley Service League to provide senior women with activities, lunch and transportation weekly. Friendship Circle meets every Monday from October to May when schools are open. | 3 hours weekly when program is in session; planning in September. |
| Holiday Gift Cards | Assemble grocery gift card packets for Thanksgiving distribution | 4 hours late October |
| House & Grounds | Oversee maintenance of the WFA buildings and respond to issues | 30-40 hours yearly |
| Housing Authority Outreach | Provide social activities for residents of 3 public housing sites for disabled/senior residents. | 2 hours on occasional Sunday afternoons from September to June |