The Massachusetts Chapter is a volunteer-led organization, where staff and volunteers work together to build community and fight side by side for a livable future. Ready to join? Fill out the form below and someone from our team will reach out to you!
We have a number of different volunteer teams that focus on various environmental issues from clean energy to transportation justice to reducing toxic pollution and so much more! Whether it's joining a volunteer team, participating in an outing, or attending an event, there are many ways you can get involved with Sierra Club Massachusetts.
Here are some of the things our volunteers have done recently:
- Marched at a climate rally in NYC
- Collected signatures to show support for climate action
- Created infographics and videos for social media
- Met with local elected officials to speak about climate solutions
- Co-hosted climate trivia at a local brewery
- Designed posters for a local rally on all-electric transportation
- Hiked with nature experts
- Phone banked to build support for local climate issues
- Endorsed climate champions for office
- Participated in webinars to connect to climate activism
- Hosted or attended an environmental film screening
- And much, much more!
New Volunteer Opportunities
*New* Join the Massachusetts PAC: The mission of the Massachusetts Sierra Club Political Action Committee (MASC PAC) is to support candidates for state and local office whose records and policy platforms align with the Sierra Club’s values and to otherwise advance pro-environmental legislation at the state and local levels. To these ends, the MASC PAC aims to contribute to the campaigns of pro-environment candidates in elections identified as “priority races” by the PAC Board in conjunction with the Political Committee of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Sierra Club.
The MASC PAC Board meets virtually 1-2 times per month for 40 minutes to plan fundraising initiatives, identify priority campaigns, and discuss candidate support. In addition to attending regular meetings, volunteer members of the MASC PAC Board spend 1-3 hours per week on the following responsibilities:
- Researching Sierra Club-endorsed candidates running for election to identify priority campaigns
- Liaising with Sierra Club Chapter staff, members, and/or local groups
- Giving presentations at Chapter or group events to promote the PAC
- Phone banking on behalf of the PAC
- Updating the PAC’s Facebook page, providing updates to supporters
- Drafting fundraising emails, blog posts, or other written updates
- Coordinating fundraising events
Exact responsibilities of Board members reflect individuals’ interests and experience within the mission of the PAC. To get involved with the MASC PAC, please email George Clifford at info@masssierraclubpac.com, gmclifford3@gmail.com. We welcome volunteer Board members from across Massachusetts who are passionate about environmental justice, combating climate change, and making Massachusetts a leader on bold environmental policy.
Join the Fundraising Team: Want to help keep the Massachusetts Chapter fighting to bring about environmental and climate justice here in the Bay State? Interested in expanding our work to get better regulation and remediation of toxics and plastics? Want to help continue building the power to elect climate and environmental justice champions across the state? Join our Fundraising Team! We will give you the tools and skills to fundraise for a social justice non-profit while you help to build our power! Interested? Contact Kira (kira.liu@sierraclub.org)!
Join a New Volunteer Orientation
Join the Massachusetts Chapter for an introduction to our current work, learn how to get involved, and meet other volunteers! In this orientation, we'll introduce you to the Sierra Club, discuss our equity values in practice, and give an overview of our current work. We'll wrap up with different ways for you to get involved. Check out our Events Calendar to RSVP for the next New Volunteer Orientation.
All Committees and Teams |
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Executive Committee: The “ExCom” is the governing body of the Massachusetts Chapter. Voting members are volunteers who are elected for two year terms, but all are welcome to sit in on meetings. |
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Political Committee: This committee researches political candidates and makes recommendations on who the Chapter should endorse. The meetings are confidential, so attendance is somewhat restricted. If you are interested in joining the Political Committee, please fill out this form. |
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Energy Committee: This committee meets monthly for conversations about energy policy. They weigh in on legislative issues, write testimony for hearings/public input sessions, and pen op-eds for media publications. |
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Transportation Committee: This committee responds to critical transit issues affecting Massachusetts, including rail, bus, bike, pedestrian, and traffic pollution policies. |
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Communications Team: The "comms" team handles the Chapter’s digital communications, including managing our social media accounts, sending email blasts, and other digital organizing tactics. |
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Elections Team: The elections team is building Sierra Club volunteer power to elect environmental champions this year and years to come! |
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PAC Team: This team is a standalone subgroup of the Political Committee. Their role is to raise funds for the Chapter’s PAC to increase our influence in state and local elections. |
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Plant-Based Planet Team: This team raises awareness of the impact of animal agriculture. Their projects include developing a cooking show, hosting potluck dinners, and arranging educational events. |
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Toxics Team: This team handles toxic pollution issues, including deadly chemicals (e.g. PFAS), plastic-based pollutants, and recycling/solid waste issues. |
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Climate Research Team: This team looks at municipal progress on clean energy/climate issues and seeks opportunities to leverage municipal power for state policy change. |
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Forest Protection Team: The purpose of this team is to protect forests from human interference throughout Massachusetts to maximize carbon sequestration, promote biodiversity and optimize human health. |
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Fundraising Team: We are looking for people to help us plan events and raise money for our work! |
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Energy Justice Organizing Team: This team works on issues such as stopping the expansion of gas use and passing legislation that equitably reduces emissions. |
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Transportation Action Team: This team is focused on solutions to decarbonize our transportation system, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve public health outcomes, particularly in communities that have been most affected by the climate crisis and fossil fuel use. |
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Water Team: The MA Sierra Club Water team is building up a water bank knowledge, outreach and campaign base. |