We believe in making a difference through volunteering and community service.
During the month of November 2024 Bement Community members volunteered in 36 cities & towns in 8 states as part of the Bement Gives Back Challenge. $50 for each hour volunteered was contributed by a generous donor.
Here are the results.
In anticipation of the Bement Gives Back Challenge in 2025, here's how it will work:
1. Make a donation of any amount to Bement’s Annual Fund. Gifts made between July 1 - November 30, 2025 will qualify.
2. Volunteer—anywhere—between November 1 - December 2, 2025 (Giving Tuesday).
3. Log your hours (link to an online form will be posted in November). In addition to your gift, Bement will receive a match for every hour you volunteer in your community.
Questions? Contact giving@bement.org.
Year-round Volunteer Opportunities in the Pioneer Valley:
- Dakin Humane Society
- Food Bank of Western MA
- Franklin County Community Meals Program
- Friends of the Hampshire County Homeless
- Manna Community Kitchen in Northampton
- Stone Soup Cafe, Greenfield
- The Treehouse Foundation
- United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region
- Tilton Library
Dakin Humane Society
Food Bank of Western MA
Franklin County Community Meals Program
Friends of the Hampshire County Homeless
Manna Community Kitchen in Northampton
Stone Soup Cafe, Greenfield
The Treehouse Foundation
United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region
Tilton Library
Search for an opportunity near you by geographic location and area of interest:
Below are additional organizations that may offer volunteer opportunities in your area (in the US):
- A Bed for Every Child
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters
- Habitat for Humanity
- Lasagna Love
- Project Linus
- Red Cross
- SciStarter
- Toys for Tots
Check back for more suggestions as we keep this list updated.