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Education for all!

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 4:57am
We work with students who are in Department of Children and families custody. Many of these students live in residential and hospital settings and do not have parents or foster parents to help them. They often struggle in school with low academic and social skills. Many have significant behavioral issue due to trauma. These children need one adult to show up to the school for them to sign school record

The 45th Walk for Hunger

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 9:22am
Each year, more than 2,000 volunteers come together to make The Walk for Hunger a fun, safe, and successful experience. Please join us for this beloved event on Sunday, May 5, 2013, and be part of the effort to eradicate hunger in Massachusetts. The funds raised through The Walk for Hunger will ensure that people of all ages and cultures have sustainable, reliable access to nutritious food – because Pr

Want to become a "Big" with Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Mass/Metrowest?

Fri, 01/25/2013 - 12:12pm
Being a Big Brother or Big Sisters is one of the most enjoyable things you will ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the opportunity to help shape a child's future for the better by empowering him or her to achieve. Being a volunteer is actually a lot of fun. You and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do. After being matched with your Little Bro

Want to become a "Big" with Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Mass/ Metrowest?

Fri, 01/25/2013 - 11:37am
Being a Big Brother or Big Sisters is one of the most enjoyable things you will ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. You have the opportunity to help shape a child's future for the better by empowering him or her to achieve. Being a volunteer is actually a lot of fun. You and your Little can share the kinds of activities you already like to do. You will meet with your Little on a regu

Volunteer at Easter Seals Explorers Camp this Summer

Wed, 01/23/2013 - 11:16am
Expanding independence: That’s what Easter Seals Explorers Camp is all about. Easter Seals Summer Explorers Camp Program provides overnight camp opportunities for youth with disabilities ages 8-22 years. Explorers Camp is for youth with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. Camp activities are facilitated in small groups with a high staff-to-camper ratio to allow for maximum p

Pedi Pals Volunteer - Companionship for children with life limiting illness

Tue, 01/22/2013 - 11:05am
Pedi Pals volunteers visit children with life limiting illnesses or with their siblings. We offer companionship and support to the families by spending time with their children to give the parent/parents a break. You can read to the child, do homework, play games, listen to music and talk with them. Create memory books or just hold them and cuddle them. This is a very rewarding experience and also hea

After School program

Fri, 01/18/2013 - 8:43am
The Milford Youth Center's After School Program is continuing to see over 100 youth each day! The Youth Center offers a variety of free services for local youths, ages 8-18. The Milford Youth Center houses a gym, game room, computer room and lounge. Hours: Mon - Fri, 2pm -6pm If you would like to volunteer or run a program during the after school program please call or email the Director. We can a

Small group mentoring

Thu, 01/17/2013 - 5:07am
The Boys & Girls Club Family Center is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors to youth ages eight to 17. The youth who participate in this program are male and female club members. The groups include no more than three to four youth, with all meetings held at the club.

AIM Mentoring Program

Thu, 01/17/2013 - 5:02am
The Boys and Girls Club Family Center is pleased to announce its new AIM Mentoring Program in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, Mass Mentoring Partnership, and Commonwealth Corporation. This program provides one-on-one mentors for youth men between the ages of 15 and 17 who are returning to the community following residential treatment at a DYS facility. The goal of th

Database/ Data Entry “Rockstar” (Short or Long-term, Holyoke or Worcester)

Wed, 01/16/2013 - 9:28am
We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to help us streamline the management of our database records. We need to create volunteer records, identify volunteer positions, and more to help us effectively communicate to and about the over 4000 volunteers that support Girl Scouts in our region. We are looking for individuals who can work at least one day a week, but the day is flexible. Open to individuals availa

Resolve in the New Year and become an Academic Mentor!

Wed, 01/09/2013 - 11:13am
Boston Partners in Education is looking for volunteers to tutor and mentor students in the Boston Public Schools. Volunteers work one-on-one or with a small group of students for an hour a week during the school day. Opportunities are available in all grades (K-12) in either English Language Arts or math. Boston Partners in Education provides training in subject matter as well as mentoring that will