200 Volunteers Needed for Annual Leaf Raking for Seniors Event

In partnership with the Woburn Council on Aging, Woburn Senior Center and the Woburn Public Library, Social Capital Inc. (SCI) is holding its annual Leaf Raking for Seniors event to provide leaf removal assistance for seniors living in Woburn. This year, SCI’s youth leaders in the Leaders for Everyone’s Tomorrow program will collaborate with SCI to coordinate the program.

SCI is seeking 200 volunteers of all ages to rake the yards of local seniors in need of help. Volunteers can sign up online at socialcapitalinc.org/sci-leaf-raking. SCI Program Manager, Nicole Osborne, encourages local residents to get involved: “This is a great experience for families and groups looking to get involved in the community, as well as students looking for community service hours.” Last year’s leaf raking event had 150 volunteers who raked leaves for 18 Woburn senior homes, filling a total of 951 bags. About their experience one volunteer shared: “I most enjoyed helping people in need and meeting a few people from my community.”

The general volunteer event will take place on Saturday, November 15th, with volunteer shifts available in the morning and afternoon. Coffee, water, and snacks will be available for all volunteers at registration.

In addition to the general volunteer event, SCI is excited to host its second SCI Leaf Raking Corporate Volunteer Day on Friday, November 14th. Local companies who are interested in this sponsorship opportunity can reach out to SCI Network Development Manager, Leah Mulrenan, at lmulrenan@socialcapitalinc.org.

Visit socialcapitalinc.org/sci-leaf-raking to sign up as a volunteer or learn more about SCI Leaf Raking. For questions please contact SCI Program Coordinator, Vitalie Memeus, at vmemeus@socialcapitalinc.org.

If you are a Woburn Senior or know of any that may need help, please reach out to the Woburn Senior Center by November 3rd, 2025, via phone at (781)-897-5960 or email at aobrien@cityofwoburn.com.

About Leaders for Everyone’s Tomorrow (LET)
The LET Program engages local high school students to address peer mental health through resources, community events, educational workshops, and a youth-managed mental health website (middlesex4mentalhealth.org). Major support for LET is provided by the Woburn Public Library Foundation. Additional support for LET is provided by The TJX Companies, Inc. and Winchester Hospital. Major support for all SCI programs is provided by Cummings Properties.

About SCI
SCI’s mission is to strengthen communities by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. SCI works to increase social connection by developing leaders who cultivate thriving, inclusive communities where all people enjoy positive social, economic and health outcomes.