Volunteer

MassLandlords is a 501(c)6 nonprofit with a mission to create better rental housing. We help new, current, and prospective members run profitable, compliant, quality businesses. We are democratically governed, and we need members in our community to step forward and help!

Current Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are asked to commit any low number of hours for at least 6 months on a regular basis (monthly, weekly, etc.). We will invest in your training so you make an impact!

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Message Board Gardener

We are looking for members to provide correct and relevant information in response to member message board questions. Ideally, message board gardeners would have a habit of reading all our articles, using our website to find service providers, and participating on at least one message board. We're not asking you to write, just to share what is already written. For instance:

• Someone asks, "Can anyone recommend a plumber?" You post a link to our provider directory: https://masslandlords.net/directory-provider/
• Someone asks, "Where do I have to put a security deposit?" You post a link to https://masslandlords.net/laws/security-deposits/.

Why is it called gardening? Because sometimes you will have to pull some weeds! If you see a post that contradicts content on our site, one or the other will need clarification or correction. Either let the poster know they may be incorrect, or let us know we may be.

Monitor City Websites for Hearings

Our early warning system is configured to alert members to city council and zoning board hearings. Sometimes, items on the agenda are critically important. The only way we know is a volunteer like yourself gets an email from our system. Learn more about the early warning system.

Our Current Board of Directors

We have five volunteers at the state-wide Board of Directors who serve a five-year term. Our directors are profiled on our governance page.

How Volunteering Works

Volunteers play many roles, from providing input at small group dinners to speaking at public hearings in city hall or the state house. There’s a chance for everyone to contribute, including people who just want to review emails and websites from home.

Annual elections happen in December. If you’re interested in helping in any way big or small, ask us for an e-introduction to your local board, or introduce us to people we should know. We are meeting during the summer to discuss our upcoming certification program. You would be welcome to participate!

Read our bylaws online.