Volunteer
Together, We Can End Epilepsy
Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Together, our volunteers make it possible for Epilepsy Foundation New England to get critical resources, information, and support to members of our communities who are living with epilepsy.
The Independent Sector calculates the value of volunteer time as $27.20/hour. Our volunteers contributed over 4,700 hours in 2017. That translates to more than $125,000 in services to the Foundation. Thank you!
Our Volunteer Application Process
1. Look for volunteer opportunities
Click here to look for volunteer opportunities. Our volunteer application is an easy fillable PDF form, which will be automatically sent to you once you sign up on Volunteer Match for the position you choose. Questions, please email Sarah Specht at @email or call (617)506-6041 x111.
2. Interview
After we receive your application, you’ll have a brief phone or in person interview with Sarah Specht, Volunteer & Camp Coordinator.
3. Reference Check
Following your interview, we’ll call the reference listed on your application to discuss your qualifications as a volunteer. (Certain positions may require more than one reference.) Be sure to list someone who knows you well!
4. Background Check
Certain volunteer positions, including all camp volunteers, all support services help desk volunteers, and all volunteers working 1:1 with clients, will require background checks. Our background checks are run through a secured platform Sterling Volunteers (previously known as Verified Volunteers.)
Become A Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Epilepsy Foundation New England! Our volunteers are critical to the success to our programs and services.
Apply Today:
Questions? Contact Sarah Specht, Volunteer & Camp Coordinator at (617) 506-6041 x111 or by email.
Volunteer of The Month
Meagan and Cristin French,
Meagan French is an adult that lives with epilepsy. She and her mother Cristin both serve on the Maine Council. They helped create the Large Maine Yard Sale that brought in $1,127.25. Cristin and Meagan gathered items from their family and friends and stored them in their house. There were approximately 20 bags of clothes, all the clothes that did not sell went to the Clothing Donation Center. Cristin and Meagan also volunteered for the Maine Walk and helped get props for the photo booth. Cristin helped put together an Epilepsy Foundation New England night at Chipotle where a portion of the proceeds from the meals went to EFNE. It brought in $203.26. Thank you, Meagan & Cristin!
Support The Epilepsy Foundation
Your clothing, dishes, household items, toys, apparel and more make a big difference. We make donating easy with free, scheduled curbside pickups.