More Than Words

Volunteer Opportunities

Want to become involved by Volunteering?

Weekly or biweekly

•  The Book Lover - Work alongside youth to help manage the on-line and retail bookselling (sorting and entering books, filling orders, managing the storefront)

• Outcomes Connector – Support youth with education coaching to help them achieve a GED or HS Diploma; conduct mock interviews; and/or help facilitate professional development workshops.

• Administrative Technician – support the MTW management team and business by helping with administrate activities such as building press packets, organizing annual appeals and data entry.

• MTW Brand Ambassador- Spread the news about More Than Words. If you believe in our mission and want to get the More Than Words message out there to the public this is the opportunity for your group!  We’ll train and brief you and provide you with the tools you need to help communicate our vibrant and dynamic image.

Monthly/Group

• Boston Cares - Work alongside our youth team and volunteers from Boston Cares in a monthly special event in the store.

• Host a book drive- Already have a book collection location in mind?  Book drives are another way for you to engage your group or organization to donate books at a location of your choice. 

• University Campus Challenge – Do you want to challenge another class or group on campus to a "Beyond Book Drive" drive challenge?  The campus challenge might be just what you are looking for to give back to your community.

One time or periodically

• Coordinate a "Beyond Book Drive" - Collect books, CD's, DVD's and Video Games for the store at your work place or faith community (all of the books, CD's, DVD's and Video Games we sell are donated by members of the community)

• Provide a service or workshop -Educate our youths in your area of expertise (e.g. web design or marketing)

• Help us connect- Help put us in touch with community resources or potential employers. Host a group of youth for a tour or shadow day at your palce of business or campus to help youth gain critical exposure as they plan for their futures.

For more information on volunteering, please contact by clicking here.