Aaron's Presents

Holmes Library, 180 Main St, Andover, MA 01810

Inspiring kids to give of themselves for the good of the world. We envision a world in which all children learn to seek happiness, healing and purpose by tapping into who they are and reaching out to help others with empathy, generosity and passion.

Community connectors connect us with community organizations that our participant’s projects can serve and/or local business partners for sponsor ships, discounts, in‑kind support, or employee volunteers. Volunteer must be 21+ and have a valid driver’s license.

• 21+, 55+
• Individuals
• Formal
• Weekdays, Evenings

We are also always looking for support in the following areas: administrative (database, mailings, organization), communications, graphic design of marketing materials, social media, and website.

• 55+, Adults
• Individuals

AP ambassadors raise awareness about Aaron’s Presents through presentations and recruitment or fundraising events. Ambassadors are past participants who speak about their completed project and overall experience and interact with other adults and kids in a way that positively reflects the values and mission of AP.

• Occasional
• Individuals
• On-site, Formal

Project mentors work directly with participants to guide them through carrying out their projects from start to finish. They coordinate with schools, after‑school programs, services sites, and families to meet and work with participants on their projects. The goal is to provide a fun, relaxed environment that keeps the participants excited and in the leadership role. Mentors must be 21+, have a valid driver’s license, and background/CORI/SORI checks.

• 21+, 55+
• Individuals
• Formal

Project shoppers identify and/or acquire project materials, online or in stores, for specific projects. Shoppers select items that best suit the overall vision of the participants, make thoughtful decisions about when to prioritize cost and quality, request discounts ahead of time, and print coupons. Shoppers must be 17+ and have a valid driver’s license.

• Individuals
• Formal

From mentoring, community support, shoppers, to administrative help, volunteers are an essential part of our team and are critical to helping further our mission!

Aaron’s Presents is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization giving young kids an opportunity to dream up and carry out a project that benefits others, gaining valuable leadership and project management skills in the process. We believe that by enabling kids to experience firsthand what it feels like to impact others’ lives for good, and by making it as memorable, meaningful and fun as possible, we can cement traits like empathy, generosity and a sense of purpose from an early age.

These traits are being shown by more and more research to lead to all kinds of successful and positive life outcomes.