Serve with Commonwealth Corps

Make an impact in your community while gaining internship experience!

You can review this year’s positions below to see what our current members are up to.

Member positions for the 2026-2027 service term will open in April 2026 - keep an eye on this space.

95%
of members think they were offered
meaningful development opportunities
86%
of members said their experience directly
helped them with next steps for their career
89%
of members said that their experience has
increased feeling a part of their community

Current Host Sites

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Location

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Structure

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Hours

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Serving with Commonwealth Corps FAQ

Through hands-on experience, Commonwealth Corps members gain professional skills and valuable knowledge while positively impacting diverse communities in our state. Joining Commonwealth Corps means becoming part of a diverse group of people across Massachusetts who share a common desire to discover their passion and build their network in service to their communities and the Commonwealth.

Plus, you earn benefits while you serve! Check out our program wide position description to see all our benefits.

Commonwealth Corps members are Massachusetts residents of all ages, backgrounds, and identities who are passionate about serving their community. To be eligible to serve, you should be:

  • A Massachusetts Resident (see guidelines here) with legal authorization to work in the United States
  • 18 years of age at minimum (member age range is 18 – 70+ years old)
  • Excited to give back to your community and interested in developing your skills and gaining new professional experiences
  • Able to balance service internship commitments with personal commitments in a sustainable way
  • Able to meet host site-specific qualifications detailed in their individual position description

Members serve about 40 hours/week if they are full-time or about 20 hours/week if they are half-time for 10 months starting in August and ending in June.