As we continue to slowly re-open some of the volunteer opportunities, the safety of our volunteers and the community members that we are serving are very important to us. Volunteers are required to bring and wear a mask at all times.
If you are new to SPUR please fill out our VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT FORM and let us know what volunteer opportunities you are interested in.
Sew Pillowcases at SPUR for the Holiday Cheer Drive: We are excited to invite our Sew Good Team back into the office. Join SPUR to create pillowcases to be used as Bundles of Cheer for the annual SPUR Holiday Cheer Drive. Come sort, match, cut, iron, and sew fabric with us. All ages are welcome and no experience is needed! All sewing stations will be spread throughout the office and masks will be required. We will also be hosting a virtual sewing session in May! Please click on the dates below to learn more and to sign up!
Monday, July 12th - 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Wednesday, July 21st - 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Lifebridge Meal Service: Volunteer to prepare 10 portions of a designated meal for Lifebridge, an organization that provides shelter, food, and supportive services to the local homeless population and people in need. In-person service at this facility has been paused at this time. Please click on the dates below to sign up and click on the name of the meal for the recipe.
Wednesday, July 21st - Baked Ziti with Meat/Vegan Jambalaya
Wednesday, August 18th- Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes
Recuperative Care Center Meal Drops: Three times a month volunteers have the opportunity to make a meal at home for clients at the Recuperative Care Facility in Lynn. All volunteers for these opportunities will be responsible to drop off the meal at Bridgewell. All recipes will be emailed to you at least 2 days before the meal service date. Please click on the dates below to sign up.
July Meal Drops: 7/9, 7/13, 7/27
August Meal Drops: 8/6, 8/10, 8/24
SPUR Food Rescue Initiative
In March 2021, we have decided to restart this program. We always looking for volunteers to join us in our initiative to prevent food waste while providing food to local group homes and food pantries. Click HERE to learn more. To schedule a quick orientation please email Bryan Lamoreau to become a Food Rescuer!
SPUR Community Roots Garden at St. Andrews
Each year our garden grows hundreds of pounds of produce which is donated to local Food Pantries and Group Homes. If you would like to be the first the get these opportunities at the beginning of each month, please fill out our VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT FORM and one of our Garden Chairs will reach out to answer any questions and to offer an opportunity to meet at the garden for a tour. If you have had your tour of the Garden and would like to sign up for Water and Weeding click the following links for JULY and AUGUST. Harvest season is also underway! If you would like to sign up for Harvest and Delivery of Produce click the following links for JULY and AUGUST.