The Town of Westford is fortunate to be served by so many volunteers. This page provides a list of opportunities for people to get involved in our town. If a particular opportunity interests you, please follow the contact instructions below.
Thank you for your consideration of volunteering in Westford.
Committee/Board Openings
Town Department Opportunities
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Join the Upper Merrimack Valley Medical Reserve Corps
Volunteers needed! Would you like to help your community and family in time of need? The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a volunteer unit which is trained and pre-credentialed to assist with three types of community events:
- public health emergencies
- mass casualty events
- community service activities
The program is run out of the Health Department. All medical and non- medical volunteered are welcomed. Free trainings and continuing education credits as you learn emergency management and disaster medical operations. For more information or to sign up please call 978 399- 2549 or download an application from our website at http://www.umvmrc.org.
Conservation Commission
Trail Stewards
Through a joint effort of the Conservation Commission and the Westford Conservation Trust, a trail stewards program has been established for volunteers to help maintain and improve our numerous trails in Westford. Volunteers are always needed. The Westford Conservation Trust also maintains a list of potential scout projects for those interested.
Who to contact: Bill Harman (978) 692-3907
Council on Aging
Librarian Cameron Senior Center
The Cameron Senior Center has an opportunity to volunteer a few hours each week at the Centers library. Individuals are needed to shelve donated and/or returned books, recycle books due to space constraints and organize magazines and general information. All volunteer applicants must undergo a CORI evaluation.
Who to contact: Joanne Sheehan, Director of Elder Services ( 978) 692-5523
Adult Supportive Day Volunteer
Opportunities are available to provide assistance to the Adult Supportive Day Program administered by the Council on Aging. Volunteers can assist with daily program activities and share their interests with all who participate at the Day Program. Volunteer opportunities are available for a half day or full day. All volunteer applicants must undergo a CORI evaluation.
Who to contact: Victoria Johnson, Adult Supportive Day Coordinator (978) 692-0803
Contract Bridge Instructor
Volunteers are needed at the Cameron Senior Center on Tuesday from 1 - 3 p.m. to assist an ongoing small group with contract bridge. Help is needed to remind former players and beginners of proper bidding and strategy. All volunteer applicants must undergo a CORI evaluation.
Who to contact: Joanne Sheehan, Director of Elder Services (978) 692-5523
Library Volunteer
Library volunteers assist the Library Staff in the realization of the Library’s goals. Tasks may include collection maintenance; collection repair and mending; clerical, serials, ILL and acquisitions support, and; archival and public relations support. All volunteer applicants must undergo a CORI evaluation.
Westford Partnership for Children After School Program Assistant
The Westford Partnership for Children after school enrichment program is a collaboration between the School Department and the Recreation Department that offers a variety of activities that children participate in during the after school hours. ~Children do their homework, play sports, and engage in other activities such as art, science experiments, math games, reading, chess and much more. Individuals who love to spend time with children are welcome to volunteer. All volunteer applicants must undergo a CORI evaluation.
Westford Community Access Television, Inc.
Westford Community Access Television, Inc. (Westford CAT) is looking for people to help crew shows or cover meetings. The group is also seeking people to help with the Westford CAT organization, for example facilities and marketing committees. Westford CAT happily welcomes any amount of time someone would like spend.
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