Volunteer Opportunities

POC: 66 Public Affairs
66.ABG.PA.CMB@us.af.mil
Are you interested in supporting the Hanscom mission and engaging with the greater Boston community through public speaking engagements? Public Affairs is seeking uniformed and civilian Airmen volunteers to speak at ceremonies, organizational clubs and venues and civic outreach events. PA will provide vetted opportunities, talking points and basic media training. No speaker will be assigned to an event without their approval. Complete the HAFB Speaker’s Bureau intake form. 

POC: John Lorenzo, USAF Ret. 
JOHNDELORENZO@quincypublicschools.com
Dec. 13
8 a.m.
North Quincy HS AFJROTC is seeking 21 volunteers to judge the upcoming NEDL drill meet. Organizers expect 200 to 300 cadets to be competing from area schools. UOD is SDBs or OCPs.

POC: Matthew Campbell
66FSS.AFG.Esports@us.af.mil
Did you know that 86% of Airmen between the ages 18-34 identify as gamers? Hanscom AF Gaming is seeking volunteer support for various tournaments and events. Not all assignments are “competitive” as we also have many casual events that focus on connection, camaraderie and shared interests.

Tavern Tournaments
Date: varies (email for more info)
We host small- to mid-scale tournaments at the on-base Tavern at the Minuteman Commons (bldg. 1425). Volunteers can help event leads coordinate on-site registrations, account creation, rollcall, matchmaking, score reporting, bracket management, hardware support, software support and customer service.

Tabletop Knights
Date(s): Every last Wednesday of the month (varies around major holidays)
Join our monthly board game club to teach, learn and play some of the best board games around! Think games like Harmonies, Thunder Road Vendetta, Eldritch Horror or Catan. Volunteers can help event leads coordinate game setup, game teach (if/when appropriate), breakdown, and customer service.

Information and Outreach Events
Date: varies (email for more info)
Our inclusive community of competitive and casual gamers is constantly growing. Help support that effort! We do outreach booths and swag giveaways at most large base events (HansCOMICON, Summer Bash, etc.) as well as briefings at Military & Family Readiness Center, Hanscom Chapel and Dorm Council. Volunteers can help event leads with staffing booths, setup, breakdown, and customer service.

POC: Casey Sloan
781-687-3076
casey.sloan@va.gov
The Bedford VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement is seeking occasional and regular volunteer support in a variety of assignments. Contact Casey Sloan to sign up or for more information.

Occasional Opportunities
Occasional volunteers assist a few times per month or less and do not need to meet the full onboarding requirements and background checks of full volunteers.

Music Jam
Every Friday
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Escort and provide companionship to veterans during Music Jam. Don't forget your dancing shoes!

Monthly Free Produce Market
Third Thursday of the Month
Year-round
Assist VA staff and customers with packing and loading produce bags into cars. Volunteers must be able to lift and carry bags of vegetables.

Regular Opportunities
Regular volunteers commit to volunteering once a week or more and are required to fulfill a facility orientation, immunization requirements and follow-up training for their assignments. Contact Casey Sloan for more information.

Ambassador Program
Serve as a warm, welcoming presence at the entrance and guide veterans and other visitors into and around the facility. Ambassadors have a reputation as being friendly, smiling and always willing to help. Commitment requires at least one four-hour shift per week, either 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 4 p.m.

NVDA Hospice
No Veteran Dies Alone is a bedside vigil companion program designed to honor veterans and meet the needs of those who find themselves alone while in hospice. This calling for iron heart heroes can be significantly emotional and not for everyone. Accepted, trained volunteers become part of a call tree and called upon when a companion is needed.

Adopt a Veteran
Are you outgoing and friendly with good communication and listening skills willing to initiate a relationship with patients? Specific activities will vary for assigned patient but may include discussing current events, playing games, accompanying patient to the canteen, library, or various recreational events, reading to patient or letter writing. Must be able to walk longer distances and push wheelchairs.

DAV Driver
Drive veterans to medical appointments. Must be able to drive longer distances, pass a driving physical by the VA Occupational Health Department, have a safe driving record, current license and proof of insurance. Must undergo a fingerprinting clearance and attend mandatory driver training courses, orientation and online training. Trips are coordinated through DAV Office HSC Coordinator. Drivers prepare trip records of transportation assignments. Must be available by e-mail.

Meal Companions – assist veterans at mealtimes
Office Assistant – administrative tasks and deliveries
Kitchen Assistant – tray assistance, set up and break down
Canteen/Store – shelve stocking
Logistics – deliveries and stocking