Freemasonry has always placed great value in the principle of service, indeed, it is one of our core principles.
In Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire, our members actively support the communities in which they live and work through volunteering, partnerships and practical help. Community Engagement is about more than charitable giving. It is about working alongside local organisations, opening our centres to the public, and contributing time, skills and experience where they are most needed.
Our aim is simple: to be a positive force within our communities and a thriving membership organisation that people aspire to join.
What Community Engagement Means
Community Engagement brings together three connected areas of activity:
Volunteering
Members giving their time and skills to support community initiatives, events and local causes.
Partnerships
Building long term relationships with charities, civic & community organisations, health initiatives and community groups.
Community Presence
Opening our doors, participating in public events and ensuring Freemasonry is visible, accessible and engaged in local life.
This approach allows us to create meaningful and lasting impact rather than one off activity.
Getting Involved
For Members
Community Engagement is delivered locally, and every member can play a part if that is something that they would like to do.
Some contribute regularly, others occasionally. Some offer professional skills, while others simply give their time and enthusiasm. Every contribution helps strengthen our collective impact. To help us better understand the skills and experience across the Province, we have introduced a Volunteer Skills Register. This allows us to support Centres more effectively and match opportunities with members who may wish to be involved.
Click Here To Join the Volunteer Skills Register (members-only link)
For Community Organisations
We welcome opportunities to work with local charities, community groups and civic organisations.
Our Province can support community initiatives through:
- Volunteer support
- Event collaboration
- Venue partnerships
- Community project involvement
If you would like to explore working with us, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Current Volunteering Opportunities
- Masonic Trout & Salmon Fishing Charity
- 3 Pillars Feeding the Homeless
Links
Volunteer Skills Register Form (members-only link)