MetroWest YMCA provides programs, services and facilities that are designed to enhance the mental and physical quality of life for families and the community. Nestled in sprawling, plush acres of land, the MetroWest YMCA branch in Hopkinton provides a wide variety of programs for individuals and families. Programs include youth and family programs, education programs, fitness, child care, pool and a brand new recreation center. Summer camps are available.
Although popularly known for it's Village People song, YMCA, or the "Y" as it is commonly referred to, has been helping communities for over 160 years. It brings people of all age groups and backgrounds together and teaches people how to work together for a lasting, meaningful change in the world. Its focus is based on three factors: Youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It believes that there is opportunity for everyone to succeed. This location in Freehold offers swimming, basketball and gymnastics as well as other developmental activities daily.
Friends of the Children-Boston is a mentoring organization providing children from at-risk or underserved communities the support and resources to achieve high academic achievement and strong character development. Its programs offer 12 years of comprehensive mentoring--beginning in first grade and continuing through high school graduation--with the ultimate goal that all children will continue on to college and become successful members of society.
Consult its website for various volunteer opportunities.