Serve the Community
Are you interested in living out the Gospel by serving our local community together? Below are some great volunteer opportunities in Amherst and the Pioneer Valley. If you’d like some help gathering brothers and sisters to serve together at one of these organizations, contact our administrator at noreen@mercyhouse365.org.
Springfield Rescue Mission meets both the physical and spiritual needs of those who are poor, hungry, homeless, and addicted. They do this by providing meals, an emergency shelter, a giveaway center, and a men’s rehabilitation center. This is all done in the name of Christ and by applying the Word of God to every area of their lives. Volunteer at https://springfieldrescuemission.org/get-involved/volunteer/.
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity helps build strength and self-reliance through the owning of a home. They are affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International, which believes that everyone deserves a better place to live. Volunteer at https://www.pvhabitat.org/ways-to-volunteer/.
Friends of Children is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults who are affected by the foster care system and juvenile-justice involvement. They have many different programs available that help children who are in the foster care system or aging out of foster care. Volunteer at https://friendsofchildreninc.org/volunteer/
Safe Passage gives help, support, resources, and assistance to those who are survivors of domestic violence. Volunteer at https://safepass.org/volunteer/
Cutchins Program for Children partners with allies in the community and offer support for children and families with mental health care. Volunteer at https://cutchins.org/careers
Craig's Doors serves members of the community with emergency shelter, food, and resources to help with their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Volunteer at https://craigsdoors.org/help
Amherst Survival Center welcomes families and individuals in the community with food and access to other resources. Volunteer at https://amherstsurvival.org/volunteer/
Amherst Senior Center serves and supports older adults from all walks of life. Volunteer at https://www.amherstma.gov/FormCenter/Communications-32/Wellbeing-Chat-SignUp-Form-170
It Takes a Village provides free postpartum support to families with babies and young children who are living in Western Massachusetts. They hope to inspire the community to welcome their new members. Volunteer at https://www.hilltownvillage.org/volunteer/
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts feed neighbors in need and gives opportunities to the community to end hunger. Volunteer at https://www.foodbankwma.org/get-involved/volunteer/
VolunteerMatch offers a directory of active volunteer opportunities in Amherst and the Pioneer Valley. Volunteer here!
Christina’s House, Incorporated is a Christ-centered ministry with a mission to educate, embrace and encourage women and their children who are homeless or near homeless through the love of Jesus Christ. Our vision is to provide the selected mothers and their children with life skills needed to become self-sufficient as they transition from homelessness to permanent and stable environments.