Beverly Bootstraps has always been committed to feeding people in the community who need food assistance. Volunteers work with staff to provide support in procurement, preparation and distribution of food during days of operation.

Beverly Bootstraps is committed to providing a safe, welcoming facility to clients, volunteers, staff and donors. The Front Desk Volunteer should be an approachable, confident individual who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Front Desk during the position hours.

Volunteers assist in HiSET (formally known as GED) Test Preparation and ESOL. Volunteers tutor students providing a positive and supportive environment in which the student can reach their full potential. The ideal volunteer will be flexible and patient while working with students in a small classroom environment.

The constant flow of donations makes the Thrift Shop a busy and exciting place to volunteer. Most volunteers find their own niche at the shop, be it sorting clothes, displaying items, marking housewares, helping at the register or keeping the shop appearance appealing to our customers.

After-School Homework Clubs focus on meeting the educational needs of low-income children from the Beverly community. Volunteers tutor students providing a positive and supportive environment in which the student can reach their full potential. The ideal volunteer will be flexible and patient while working with students in a small classroom environment.

Volunteers at Mobile Market, a traveling free farmers market providing eligible households with fresh fruit and vegetables , meet at the designated site. Volunteers work with staff to provide support in setting up the market, assisting clients and helping to clean up the site.

Are you looking for ways to have your children give back? If so, your family or group can volunteer to purchase and prepare snack bags for children right here in your own community.

Throughout the year we welcome groups of children to volunteer with our Thrift Shop. Almost one-third of the agency’s revenue comes directly from sales at the Thrift Shop so when you help sort, tag and organize merchandise, it’s like putting food in a client’s mouth. This group opportunity is great for clubs and families with older children.

Food, clothing or fund drives are a great way to help Beverly Bootstraps, complete your community service hours and have fun!

We are always excited when young people want to give back to their community. We have various opportunities for youth 16 and up to volunteer independently.

Throughout the year we welcome groups to volunteer with our Thrift Shop both during the workday and in the evenings. Almost one-third of the agency’s revenue comes directly from sales at the Thrift Shop so when you help sort, tag and organize merchandise, it’s like putting food in a client’s mouth. This opportunity is great for groups of 5 to 20 people.

We have various opportunities for groups to volunteer with our seasonal programs, such as Thanksgiving Food distribution, Adopt-A-Family Holiday Gift program and our Back-to-School Backpack program.

Are you looking for ways to have your group give back? If so, your group can volunteer to purchase and prepare snack bags for children right here in your own community.

Throughout the year Beverly Bootstraps both organizes food drives and is the recipient of food drives held throughout the community. We look to groups to be our Food Ambassadors. As an ambassador, your group (along with a Beverly Bootstraps staff person) will represent Beverly Bootstraps at these food drives, collecting donations and raising awareness about Beverly Bootstraps.