Service & Volunteerism
The Massachusetts Service Alliance supports quality service and volunteerism opportunities in the Commonwealth for people of all ages, resulting in stronger communities and more active citizens. With MSA support, each year thousands of people serve as corps members, mentors, and volunteers across the Commonwealth tutoring and mentoring children, cleaning up beaches, restoring and maintaining trails, building affordable housing, and providing legal assistance to low income families.
In 2009, approximately 1.4 million volunteers in Massachusetts contributed 137.4 million hours of service and more than 32,000 people participate in national service each year through 154 national service projects and programs. This year, the Corporation for National and Community Service will commit $30 million to support the national service initiatives (Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, and other programs) in Massachusetts.
- Visit Our Programs page to learn more about MSA’s funded programs and partnerships.
- Visit National Service to learn more about the history and current focus of the national service movement.
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To learn more about MSA’s support of the volunteer sector and to search for volunteer opportunities or post volunteer opportunities visit Volunteerism.
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. " -Shirley Chisholm