Volunteer Opportunities

The Gray House relies on volunteers to fulfill our mission. In an average week, 50 individuals volunteer their time sorting and distributing goods in the Market, supporting adult learners and spending time with the children in Kids’ Club. To meet some of our current volunteers, visit our volunteer spotlight.

In addition to the below weekly opportunities, individuals and groups volunteer for one-day and short-term projects such as painting, yard clean-ups, fundraising events and food drives. Between November to December, The Gray House will also have opportunities to help with our Thanksgiving food sorting and distribution as well as with our Christmas gift drive helping to sort, bag and deliver Christmas gifts.

Once you have reviewed the available opportunities, please complete our application** and send to volunteer@grayhouse.org.

Ongoing Opportunities

Adult Education

  • Assist literacy and beginner-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students
  • Facilitate English Conversation Circles
  • Commitment: Minimum of 1.5 hours per week for 12 weeks during the academic year
  • Volunteer on-site or remotely with flexible scheduling!
  • Training is provided and required
  • Volunteer Instructor Tutor Code of Conduct

The Market at Gray House

  • Sort, pack and distribute food
  • Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs
  • Minimum commitment of 2.5 hours per week between:
    • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesdays
    • Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.on
    • Second and fourth Fridays of the month from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred for Thursdays and Fridays
  • Pick up donated food from Aldi's on Boston Road in Springfield

Kids’ Club

  • Assist children in grades 2 through 5 with homework and various interactive activities
  • After school commitment: minimum of 2.5 hours per week for 8 weeks. Any day Monday through Thursday between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. during the academic year.
  • Summer commitment: minimum of 5 hours per week for 4 weeks from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age and have prior experience working with children
  • On-site volunteers must pass a background check and complete fingerprinting ($35) prior to volunteering. To get started, please complete the Background Record Check Form and submit along with a govt. issued photo ID to director@grayhouse.org or fax to 413-731-0084.

For more information on current volunteer opportunities, please call The Gray House at 413.734.6696 or email volunteer@grayhouse.org

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