The benefits of volunteering are many: learn new skills through
on-the-job training; flexible hours; specialized training sessions;
opportunities to meet people; satisfaction of helping others; networking with
community agencies; and gain work experience.
There are many
opportunities in the greater Boston and Hanscom local area to
volunteer. Agencies such as the United Way, American Red Cross,
Battered Women Shelters & Services, Big Brother-Big Sister, Helping Hands Of
American, local Council on Aging provide contacts for volunteers to help those
in need in a variety of ways.