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Volunteer in Reading or North Reading for the Holidays

There's no better time to give back to your community than the holiday season.

Volunteering in Reading and North Reading is a great way to give back to others and spread holiday cheer and warmth in your community.

Donating your time or giving a special holiday gift to a family or child in need can make a big impact.

There are lots of ways to help make the holidays truly special for those who are less fortunate. You can pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, adopt a family through The Salvation Army or donate to Toys for Tots.

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Here are a few places that are in need of holiday volunteers in Reading:

Mission of Deeds: The Mission of Deeds is always looking for volunteers.

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"Volunteers are absolutely the key to what we do," Director Bruce Murison said.

Volunteers are needed for helping with the fundraising and sorting items. However, what they could use most are volunteers to help moving furniture. The hours are typically from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but they could use some help in the afternoons. To volunteer, call 781-944-9797 and ask for Donna or Bruce.

Reading Food Pantry: The Reading Food Pantry can always use volunteers. Call (781) 944-8486 for more information.

Here are a few places that are in need of holiday volunteers in North Reading:

North Reading Food Pantry: The North Reading Food Pantry can always use volunteers. Call (978) 276-0040 for more information.

NORCAM: NORCAM is looking for volunteers to help out. Call 978-664-0501.


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