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Volunteer at the Amherst Survival Center

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at the Amherst Survival Center.

Join the team of 150+ people a week that help us towards our goal of getting more food to more people by volunteering at the Amherst Survival Center. Most people volunteer on site for one 3 hour shift each week for three months or more. Volunteer shifts take place both inside and outside of the building following COVID safety protocols. Onsite volunteers should be a minimum of 14 years old. All volunteers must show proof of COVID vaccine and booster.


Upcoming Volunteer Orientations

  • Please email volunteer@amherstsurvival.org to receive dates and times of upcoming orientations.

Our volunteer orientations have gone virtual! Please email volunteer@amherstsurvival.org for the Zoom link and further information.

Group Volunteering

  • One time grounds cleaning project – we sometimes have special one time projects- reorganizing food storage, spring cleaning of the center, or raking leaves. If you are interested in a one time project, let us know. Email volunteer@amherstsurvival.org 
  • Run a food or personal care item drive – collect and deliver much needed donations of food to the Center. Click here for more information about drives.
  • Doorstep delivery of pantry boxes – your group meets the ASC truck and provides doostep delivery of grocery boxes to senior citizens


Board of Directors and Committees

The Center is also supported by volunteers on our Board of Directors, Finance, Investment, Development, and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committees. If you are interested in learning more, please click here.

Neighborhood Food Project

Become a Neighborhood Coordinator for the Neighborhood Food Project. Support your neighborhood in donating food regularly to the Amherst Survival Center. Learn more about the Neighborhood Food Project and sign up to become a Neighborhood Coordinator here.

Pantry Box Delivery

If you have a vehicle to use and can carry 40+ pound boxes, we are always looking for delivery driver volunteers. There are several opportunites per month to deliver pantry boxes, particularly to senior citzens. If you are interested in learning more, please email volunteer@amherstsurvival.org.

If you have questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to email volunteer@amherstsurvival.org.

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We are open:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12-3.
Food Pantry also open Thursday 5-7 and the third Saturday of the month 9-12.

Address:

P.O. Box 9629
138 Sunderland Rd.
North Amherst, MA 01059

Ph: 413-549-3968  amherstsurvival@amherstsurvival.org

We are on the PVTA bus route:

PVTA Bus 33 schedule

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