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.

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.

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.