With your school or office, in your neighborhood, with a sports group, or somewhere of your choosing – collect food items, coats, school supplies, etc. and donate them to Project Just Because to help people in need.
Various crafting projects include making no sew blankets and cards for soldiers and senior citizens.
Make themed bags for birthdays and toiletries. Here is a list of items for the Birthday Bags: Plates, Napkins, Cake Mix, Frosting, Candles, Party Hats, Streamers, Balloons. Toiletry bags include deodorant, toothpaste, soap, etc.
Assist participants doing unmounted therapeutic activities such as grooming, learning about equine body language, doing arts and crafts and engaging in educational games. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
Work directly with staff to care for the horses and keep their environment safe and clean. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
Provide physical and emotional support to the rider as needed. A side walker must have significant, recent experience with horses. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
Steer and manage the horse during a lesson as needed. The horse leader is responsible for the horse not the rider and must pay attention not only to the instructor’s directions but also be aware of the entire team. A leader must have significant, recent experience with horses. All volunteers must be at least 14…
Sort through our donated produce and shelf stable food and pack them for distribution, package and label prepared meals, fulfill online orders, and other related projects.
A hands on opportunity for an active role in running a library program that also serves the academic community of Framingham. Meet on a monthly basis with students representing each of the middle and high schools. Plan and run fun town-wide academic events (spelling and geography bees, fundraising fashion shows, essay contests, etc.) Being a…
Since our founding, Hope & Comfort has put youth at the center of our work. To further this mission, Hope & Comfort has developed a board just for school-aged children. Youth board members take part in age- appropriate service projects and develop leadership skills.