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Service on a board or commission is a great way to make a positive difference and get involved in local and state government.

Opportunities can be found on VolunteerMatch and LinkedIn. Do your homework before getting involved.  Research your non-profit and review the filed reports with the MA AGO Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division.

Explore the statewide office elections schedule, begin your research, review statistics, and learn how to get on the ballot.  Review and learn more about the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance. 

The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country primarily through its Senior Corps and AmeriCorps programs.  Participants in the Corporation's programs contribute approximately 228 million service hours to communities each year. 

America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal is built and maintained by the Federal Interagency Team on Volunteerism (FITV), comprised of volunteer program coordinators across three Cabinet-level departments. 

Campaign success depends on getting the word out and engaging the community about why a vote will make a difference.  It's volunteers that make this happen, and there are many ways you can help:

• Display a Campaign Sign in your Yard or Window
• Participate in Sign Holding
• Phone Calling
• Support Social Media campaigns