The Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants provides members and the public with a variety of opportunities to volunteer your time and skills in support of our organization. Volunteer commitments range from a few hours to ongoing projects. Explore our volunteer opportunities below and discover how you can get involved.
The 18th New England Regional Genealogical Consortium Conference
Time Commitment: approximately 2-4 hours hours for 1 day (schedule to be determined)
Date: October 29 – November 1, 2025
Location: Manchester, NH
Skills Needed: MSMD will be participating in this conference alongside other New England Mayflower societies. We are seeking volunteers to help staff our booth for peak periods throughout the day.
As a volunteer, your responsibilities may include:
- Greeting conference attendees
- Providing general information about MSMD
- Handling sales for MSMD merchandise
- Assisting individuals in validating their Mayflower lineage
Training will be provided, including guidance on how to validate lineages and assemble informational packets for interested individuals.
Bradford Lot Cleanup
Time Commitment: 4-6 hours for 1 – 2 days
Date: Spring 2025 - actual date to be determined
Location: Kingston, MA
Skills Needed: general yard work including raking, trimming, and area cleanup
Native New England Plant Expert (Bradford Lot)
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours
Date: Spring 2025 - when convenient for expert
Location: Kingston, MA
Skills Needed: Familiarity with native New England plant species; ability to assess which plants are suitable for the site’s current conditions; identify existing vegetation; and provide informed recommendations for new plantings, including strategies to improve growing conditions.
Mailings
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per day for 1-3 days
Location: MSMD office, 175 Derby St, Ste 13, Hingham, MA
Skills Needed: folding paper and stuffing envelopes
Ongoing Volunteering
Digitizing Records
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours a day, once a week for duration
Location: MSMD office, 175 Derby St, Ste 13, Hingham, MA
Skills Needed: familiarity with scanning, renaming, and organizing digital files on a server
Graphic Designer
Time Commitment: varies
Location: Remote of MSMD office, 175 Derby St, Ste 13, Hingham, MA
Skills Needed: design and redesign of products, publications and ad hoc items
Carpenter
Time Commitment: varies
Location: MSMD office, 175 Derby St, Ste 13, Hingham, MA
Skills Needed: redesign office layout and research library with desks and bookcases
Contact us to volunteer your time today!
