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Volunteer on Nelson Mandela Day

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 7:54pm

Nelson Mandela Day is an international day of service dedicated to continuing the South African leader’s legacy of working to improve the lives of others.

On July 18th, Mandela’s birthday, individuals are encouraged to donate 67 minutes of their time to a favorite charity or their local community to honor the 67 years Mandela spent fighting for the rights of others.

For more information about International Mandela Day, click here.

Help a Neighbor in Crisis

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 7:54pm

Volunteer with Neighbor Brigade, an organization dedicated to providing immediate and free assistance to neighbors experiencing sudden crises such as cancer treatment, illness, accident and other tragedies.

Volunteers are needed to help with:

  • Delivering meals
  • Providing transportation
  • Home maintenance

Find a local chapter to volunteer with in Massachusetts by clicking here.

Attend an Entrepreneur Coffee Event

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 7:52pm

Join the Merrimack Valley Sandbox for Entrepreneur Coffees!

When: Every Tuesday from 8-9:30AM

Where: 175 Cabot Street, Suite 100, Lowell

What: Entrepreneur coffees are a great way to meet other entrepreneurs in the region, share your business or nonprofit idea with others, and grab a free cup of coffee or tea.

No RSVP is needed, just show up.

For more information, click here.

Attend a Concert in the Park

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 7:36pm

Come to the Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park concert series!

When: Tuesday's in July. Shows in the morning and evening.

Where: Franklin Park, Shattuck Picnic Grove

What: Free performances by local artists for all ages.

For more information, click here.

Become an SCI AmeriCorps Member

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 5:44pm

Become an SCI AmeriCorps member! Apply to join the team of SCI AmeriCorps members to build social capital in our communities through civic engagement opportunities. We are currently accepting applications for our positions that begin in September 2013! 

Our host sites are located in Boston, Dorchester, Mattapan, Woburn, Lynn, Chinatown and Fall River. SCI AmeriCorps members serve as either Volunteer Outreach Coordinators (VOC) or Youth Leadership Coordinators (YLC). For more information about either of these positions and to learn how to apply, please click here.

Volunteer to Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 2:18pm

Woburn URGENTLY needs Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers! 

Do you have an hour to spare each week or as little as two hours per month? 

Volunteers are need to deliver mid-day meals to homebound seniors. Just this brief interaction with drivers goes a long way in improving the health and well-being of senior citizens.

Meals are provided by Minuteman Senior Services, a nonprofit organization that helps seniors and people with disabilities live in the setting of their choice by engaging community resources and supporting caregivers.

For more information or to volunteer, please call (781) 272-7177 or (888) 222-6171 or e-mail volunteer@minutemansenior.org.Read more

Teen Empowerment is Hiring!

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 2:17pm

Work for Teen Empowerment Boston!

When: Summer 2013

Where: 21 Balfour Street, Dorchester, MA

What: Looking for youth ages 14-21 who enjoy rap, dance, visual arts and/or spoken word to work with teens. Pay is $9/hour

If interested, please contact Samantha at (617) 427-1599.

Runners Needed for Falmouth Road Race

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 2:17pm

Support Technology For Autism Now (TAN) by running!

When: Sunday, August 11th at 10AM

Where: Race Headquarters, Falmouth High School, 874 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA

What: Runners needed on behalf of TAN 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Marie at marie@tech4autismnow.org.

For more information about the Falmouth Road Race, please click here.

Volunteer at an HIV/AIDS Community Resource Center

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 2:17pm

Plenty of volunteer opportunities at the Boston Living Center!

Victory Programs’ Boston Living Center (BLC) is a nonprofit community and resource center that fosters the wellness of all HIV positive people and responds to the changing needs of the HIV/AIDS community through education, treatment information and support services.

Volunteers are needed to help with:

  • Serving meals
  • Checking in visitor's belongings
  • Assisting with office work
  • Monitoring the computer lab
  • Helping with holistic programs

For more information or to set up an appointment for an orientation, please contact Tammy Blocker (Volunteer Coordinator) 
at (617) 236-1012, x227 or by e-mail at: tblocker@vpi.org.

Visit their website for additional information about any of these positions by clicking here.

Raise Awareness about GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project

Submitted by Candice McLaughlin on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 2:16pm

The GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project needs your help!

The GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project assists and supports victims and survivors of domestic violence, focusing on the GLBTQ community, to bring about responsive public policy, and to increase access to culturally competent services.

Volunteers are needed to help with:

  • Tabling at events
  • Marching at pride events
  • Staffing a victim hotline

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Austin Bay at education@glbtqdvp.org.

For additional information about how you can help, please click here.