Norwell, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Norwell and the wider South Shore are served by a network of non-profits providing home health care, the arts, local history and outdoor learning. These are some of the largest and most established, and every one of them takes volunteers.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| The James Library & Center for the Arts | A historic library and arts center in Norwell Center offering music, visual and literary programs. |
| NVNA and Hospice | An independent nonprofit home health, palliative and hospice agency founded in 1920 and based in Norwell, serving communities across the South Shore. |
| Norwell Historical Society | Preserves and shares Norwell’s local history, events and heritage. |
| South Shore YMCA Natural Science Center | A Norwell nature center offering interactive outdoor learning and trails on its preserve. |
Town & Community Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Norwell Public Library | Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 64 South Street. Director Rachel Breen. (781) 659-2015. |
| Norwell Council on Aging | The town senior center, outreach, and programs for older residents, at 293 Pine Street. Director Susan Curtin. (781) 659-7878. |
| Norwell Recreation | Youth sports, summer programs, and the town’s parks and fields. Recreation Superintendent George Grey. (781) 659-8046. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s department pages at townofnorwell.net.