Volunteer with a Pediatric Cancer Nonprofit Serving New England
Love Bus is a focused regional organization — not a large institution where volunteers disappear into the system. When you volunteer here, the staff knows your name, the families feel your presence, and the work you do connects directly to the children and caregivers we serve. In-person and virtual roles are available across New England.
Volunteer Roles at Love Bus
Event Support Volunteer
Help execute Love Bus fundraising and community events throughout the year — setup, guest experience, logistics, and day-of coordination.
Time commitment: varies by event, typically 4–8 hours per event. Multiple opportunities throughout the year.
Skills: organized, personable, comfortable in event environments. No specialized background required.
Impact: every Love Bus event funds therapy sessions and builds the community that sustains our mission.
Program Experience Volunteer
Support the delivery of group programs and family experiences, including Barn Babies Animal Therapy at the Sajni Center in Amesbury, MA; equine therapy at Ironstone Farm in Andover, MA; and community gatherings across Massachusetts.
Time commitment: typically 90 minutes to 3 hours. Seasonal availability.
Skills: warm, patient, comfortable around children and families in a care context. Training provided, background check required.
Impact: you become part of the experience families describe as the moment they stopped feeling alone.
Administrative and Operations Volunteer
Support Love Bus's internal operations — data entry, communications support, research, and organizational projects that keep the mission running.
Time commitment: flexible, with virtual options available for most tasks.
Skills: detail-oriented, reliable, comfortable with basic office tools. Ideal for supporters who want meaningful involvement on their own schedule, from anywhere.
Impact: the work that happens behind the scenes is what makes every program and every family interaction possible.
Fundraising and Outreach Volunteer
Help Love Bus expand its reach by supporting peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, community outreach, and awareness efforts across New England.
Time commitment: flexible, largely virtual.
Skills: comfortable with communication, social media, or community organizing. Training and materials provided.
Impact: every family we reach starts with someone spreading the word.
Ready to Get Involved?
Roles are available across New England, with in-person opportunities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and virtual options open to supporters in all six states. Apply through the form below and a Love Bus staff member will reach out to discuss the right fit for your schedule and interests.
Questions About Volunteering
How do I volunteer for Love Bus?
Complete the volunteer application using the form on this page. A Love Bus staff member will follow up personally to discuss available roles, your interests and availability, and next steps. All volunteers receive orientation and training before their first engagement.
Are there volunteer opportunities with a pediatric cancer nonprofit in Massachusetts?
Yes. Love Bus has in-person volunteer roles at events and programs across Massachusetts, including at the Sajni Center in Amesbury and at events in the greater Boston area. Virtual roles are also available for supporters across all six New England states.
Do I need experience working with children or cancer families to volunteer?
No specialized background is required for most roles. Love Bus provides orientation and training for every volunteer. What matters most is reliability, warmth, and a genuine commitment to the mission.
Can I volunteer with Love Bus if I live outside Massachusetts?
Yes. Love Bus has volunteer opportunities across New England, including virtual roles open to supporters in all six states and in-person opportunities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
