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.
Our Giving Centers have volunteer opportunities to help sort donations and to make bundles of kindness Mondays through Fridays.
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 can give back to their community by helping local children in need. VolunTEENs sort and package clothing donations, help with building maintenance, and assist social service representatives. We resolve to introduce, encourage and support the spirit of volunteerism in youth and we welcome them to join us for the following times:
Select Saturdays are available for volunteering at our Boxford facility between 9am-12pm. To volunteer on select Saturdays, please sign up here.
After School Volunteen Program 2023-2024: Click here to sign up for after school volunteer hours for teens here. For more information, click here.
Summer 2024 Volunteen Program: Thank you to all the teens who have helped in past summers. Stay tuned for more information in the new year about our summer program.
Please remember to sign our Liability and Photo Release Form.
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.