As one of the most unique years in most of our lifetimes comes to a close, we can reflect on all that we have learned and how we have made the lives of those around us better. People’s desire to make a difference to address pressing community needs related to… Read More »Connecting to help our neighbors.
Upon hearing that the fall letter carriers’ food drive was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SCI quickly organized a major Neighborhood Food Drive to ensure there would be enough food available at the Woburn Council of Social Concern Food Drive. On Saturday, October 24, SCI deployed 18 volunteers across… Read More »Neighborhood Food Drive
SCI is pleased to welcome four new members to its board of directors this year! “We are very excited to have a talented group of new board members join us as we navigate this challenging environment,” commented SCI President David Crowley. Below is a brief summary of the background of… Read More »Meet SCI’s New Board Members
Meet SCI AmeriCorps member Gwendolyn Baltera! Gwendolyn is serving with the Milford Youth Center and talks about why she chose AmeriCorps, serving in-person, and events coming up!
The SCI AmeriCorps Program is currently looking to fill three available Member positions at East Boston Community Soup Kitchen, METCO, Inc. and with SCI Woburn! SCI AmeriCorps Members support youth development at local nonprofit organizations through volunteer outreach and capacity building that provides leadership training and community service opportunities for… Read More »Open AmeriCorps Position & New Host Partners Needed
This year, the SCI AmeriCorps Program entered into a new partnership with BUILD Greater Boston and placed two members who are currently serving as Youth Leadership Coordinators with the organization. SCI interviewed the Program Director at BUILD Greater Boston, Kenny Roberts, who shared a bit about BUILD’s mission, program, and… Read More »Host Site Highlight – BUILD Greater Boston
Zach Gallin, the SCI AmeriCorps member serving at the South End Community Health Center, is looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to help out with their Junior Chefs cooking classes! The ideal volunteer has experience cooking, is fluent in Spanish, and enjoys working with children ages 5-15. If interested please contact Zach Gallin… Read More »Spanish Speaking Volunteer Needed for Cooking Program
Social Capital Inc. (SCI) is seeking volunteers to help with the Woburn Neighborhood Food Drive on Saturday, October 24. Volunteers are also needed to distribute fliers about the food drive in their neighborhood this coming weekend, October 17 & 18. The October postal food drive has historically provided a significant… Read More »Volunteers Needed for Food Drive
Social Capital Inc. is looking for a Volunteer Outreach Coordinator (VOC) to serve the Woburn, MA community through the SCI AmeriCorps program! The SCI AmeriCorps program connects youth with relationships, experiences, and resources they need to succeed. Since 2007, SCI AmeriCorps members have served at various host sites, who are… Read More »SCI AmeriCorps VOC Position
Through these unprecedented times, the SCI AmeriCorps Program kicked off the 2020 Service Year on September 1st with high expectations for community impact despite the logistical challenges. This year’s SCI AmeriCorps members are excited and eager to support our partner host sites by finding new ways to facilitate and support… Read More »A New Service Year Begins for SCI AmeriCorps