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Adopt-A-Family 2026 Deadlines Are Approaching – Don’t Delay!
The Reading Adopt-A-Family Program is available to families who could benefit from extra help during the holidays.
Volunteers invited to Conservation Clean-Up Day at MSM on October 24
Residents are invited to spend a day outdoors caring for local conservation land at this year’s Conservation Clean-Up Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Maillet, Sommes & Morgan Conservation area.
Reading Recreation seeks volunteers for new Snow Patrol program
Reading Recreation, in partnership with Elder Services, is launching Reading Snow Patrol, a free, volunteer-based program that connects residents with nearby neighbors who may need help clearing snow in winter.
Town seeks volunteers for boards, committees, and commissions
Reading residents looking for a way to shape town policy and quality of life have until September 30 to apply for one of several open seats on town boards, committees, and commissions.
Reading Food Pantry expands summer hours for families with school-age children
With summer vacation underway, the Reading Food Pantry is offering extra support to local families whose children rely on free breakfast and lunch programs during the school year.
Reading Board of Library Trustees seeks applicants for vacant seat
The Reading Board of Library Trustees is accepting letters of interest from residents seeking to fill a vacant seat on the board, with an expected start date of August 1, 2026.
Submit your best Reading photos to the town
Do you have a great eye for a shot, or just a phone camera and a love for Reading?
Reading’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival needs you
The celebration is ten days away, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help make it a success on the Reading Town Common.
Reminder: deadline approaching to volunteer for a Reading board or committee
The Town of Reading is calling on residents to step up and volunteer for a local board, committee, or commission, and the deadline is just a few days away.
Reading Pride Needs YOU!
It’s time to mark your calendars for the 6th annual Reading Pride Parade and Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 6.
Volunteers invited to help honor veterans ahead of Memorial Day
The Town of Reading Veterans Services is inviting residents, scouts, and community groups to take part in a long-standing tradition of honoring local veterans ahead of Memorial Day 2026 and America’s 250th birthday.
Get involved: apply to serve on a town board or committee
Residents looking to play a more active role in the community are encouraged to apply to serve on one of Reading’s many boards, committees, or commissions.
Reading Food Pantry highlights growing need, community support in April newsletter
The Reading Food Pantry’s April newsletter highlighted both the growing demand for food assistance across Massachusetts and the strong community support that helps the Pantry continue its work.
Women's Money Matters seeks volunteers to meet growing need for financial wellness programs
Women's Money Matters, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that empowers women and girls living on low incomes to improve their financial health, is seeking volunteer coaches and presenters across Eastern Massachusetts to support a surge in demand for its free financial wellness programs.
Boston CASA Seeks Volunteers to Advocate for Foster Youth in Suffolk and Middlesex Counties
Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to advocate on behalf of children in the foster care system. Currently, only 15% of eligible foster youth in Suffolk and Middlesex Counties have access to a CASA — a trained, court-appointed volunteer who provides consistent, one-on-one support and helps shape critical legal and life decisions.
Reading Select Board establishes new Disabilities Commission, seeks volunteers
At its first meeting of the new year, the Reading Select Board formally established Reading’s new Disabilities Commission and is now seeking residents interested in serving.
Pleasant Street Center and AARP seek volunteer tax preparers for 2026 season
The Pleasant Street Center has teamed up with AARP of Massachusetts to recruit volunteers for the 2026 tax season. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community by helping others file their taxes accurately and on time.