The Online Hotline provides live, secure and anonymous help to the growing number of people who prefer communicating via the Internet. Volunteer on your home computer for only 8 hours per month. Make your time online count and help give hope.
For more information on volunteering, or to register for the March 13th–14th volunteer training session in Baltimore, please visit: http://apps.rainn.org/VolApp/

Please note: This is an online volunteer opportunity and involves little face-to-face interaction.

This exciting internship involves a combination of crucial tasks with Bookshare’s Collection Development department which is responsible for growing our online library of accessible books for people with print disabilities. Responsibilities include:

• Running quality checks on books that have been scanned and submitted to the collection
• Proofreading high priority scanned books for the collection
• Assisting with the creation of a proofreading manual for partner organizations
• Running inventory checks on books ordered for processing

We are looking for people with the following qualities:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• A passion for reading, and an interest in working with a non-profit at the intersection of books, technology and disability service

Volunteer to teach a business and entrepreneurship program for incarcerated and court-involved youth and adults in Massachusetts.

The Entrepreneurship 101 Course, part of the Massachusetts Community Outreach Initiative, is currently recruiting volunteers to teach three fantastic programs:

(1) to adults in prison (including those in Middleton, Framingham, and Boston)
(2) to youth in juvenile detention; and
(3) to people in the community with criminal records.

This is a unique experience that allows you to share your education and experience with those that really need some guidance. Our students are engaged, enthusiastic and appreciative of the opportunity to participate in such a valuable program. Our courses have a tremendous impact on our students – and you will gain valuable life experiences and perspective.

Please contact Baillie Aaron at baillieaaron {at} theMCOI(.)org if you are interested or have further questions.

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The Massachusetts Community Outreach Initiative (MCOI) is a non-profit organization helping youthful and adult offenders bridge the transition from incarceration to the community. Its goal is to provide clients with a greater opportunity to succeed utilizing entrepreneurship education and business mentorship. For more information, visit www.theMCOI.org.

This year’s winter program, runs from Monday February 15th through Friday February 19th, and would be an excellent volunteer opportunity for your organization. Volunteers are welcome to volunteer for just one day or all four. Volunteers will also be required to attend one training prior to the camp.

The Online Hotline provides live, secure and anonymous help to the growing number of people who prefer communicating via the Internet. Volunteer on your home computer for only 8 hours per month. Make your time online count and help give hope.

For more information on volunteering, or to register for the February 20th-21st volunteer training session in Baltimore, please visit: http://apps.rainn.org/VolApp/

The Online Hotline provides live, secure and anonymous help to the growing number of people who prefer communicating via the Internet. Volunteer on your home computer for only 8 hours per month. Make your time online count and help give hope.

For more information on volunteering, or to register for the January 23rd-24th volunteer training session in DC, please visit: http://apps.rainn.org/VolApp/

The Magdalene Carney Bahá\’í Institute (MCBI) is a non-profit organization providing educational and service programs to children, youth, and adults of all faiths and denominations. These programs are designed to empower individuals by developing their spiritual and intellectual capacities for the purpose of service to their community. The Institute serves communities and neighborhoods in five States: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Recognizing the inherent, growing, and untapped capacity of junior youth (11-14 years old) to contribute towards the betterment of the world, the Spiritual Empowerment of Junior Youth Program at MCBI is designed to assist them in navigating this crucial stage of their life, developing a moral structure as well as their powers of expression, all for the purpose of empowering them to direct their energies toward the advancement of civilization. In these years of transition for a historically underestimated, misunderstood, and neglected portion of our population the physical, emotional, and mental changes take on special significance in the context of emerging new powers, awareness, and consciousness. Therefore, it is in this period when the junior youth in this program embark on a life dedicated to the service of humanity.

The Institute provides training and practice for youth and young adults (usually 18-35) to form junior youth groups that meet once a week to explore concepts of justice, unity, cooperation, and equality in the context of their daily lives. Through a process of action and reflection — and most central to the purpose of these junior youth groups — they strive to apply this learning in their own neighborhoods and communities through service activities. Those who become trained are called an “animator” whose multifaceted role is one of being a true friend who helps the junior youth remain hopeful and assured that they will not only protect themselves against the negative influences of society, but will recognize their nobility as human beings and dedicate their lives to act as unifying forces and champions of justice and service. As they engage in these activities, they find themselves in the company of like-minded individuals who become their co-workers in this process of building up a new civilization.

The facilitation of these groups acknowledges the need for the junior youth to be the animating force of their endeavors and for them to express their hopes and needs – a junior youth group for junior youth by junior youth. The animator assists them in articulating and accomplishing the group’s evolving goals by creating an environment of mutual support conducive to developing the perception and patterns of thought and behavior that will characterize them as contributors to the betterment of humanity.

Training sessions are designed to reach out to interested youth and young adults in pursuing this unique volunteer opportunity. MCBI offers both weekend intensive training sessions at the institute or weekly training sessions in communities themselves. In an experiential learning method, the training emphasizes learning through practice and thus all volunteers will be accompanied by experienced animators until they feel comfortable and confident in their skills to establish and sustain a junior youth group of their own. MCBI primarily focuses on establishing junior youth groups in neighborhoods or in collaboration with after-school programs, youth organizations, and youth programs.

Faith Presbyterian Hospice is a non-profit organization & member of Dallas-based Presbyterian Communities and Services.

Faith Presbyterian Hospice relies on the talents & dedication of volunteers to provide & enhance our unique services & programs. We have a wide variety of opportunities for how you can help. Learn more and register below to be a volunteer with Faith Presbyterian Hospice, and we will contact you with further details.http://www.faithpresbyterianhospice.org/volunteer/form.php ]]> http://www.compact.org/events-jobs-grants-more/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunities-with-faith-presbyterian-hospice-in-dallas-tx/8413/feed/ 0 http://www.compact.org/resources/volunteer-opportunities-with-faith-presbyterian-hospice-in-dallas-texas/8396/ http://www.compact.org/resources/volunteer-opportunities-with-faith-presbyterian-hospice-in-dallas-texas/8396/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:55:30 +0000 tdomf_26a6d http://www.compact.org/?p=8396 Faith Presbyterian Hospice is a non-profit organization & member of Dallas-based Presbyterian Communities and Services.

Faith Presbyterian Hospice relies on the talents & dedication of volunteers to provide & enhance our unique services & programs. We have a wide variety of opportunities for how you can help. Learn more and register below to be a volunteer with Faith Presbyterian Hospice, and we will contact you with further details. http://www.faithpresbyterianhospice.org/volunteer/form.php

If you want to help boost the academic skills of elementary and high school kids, we would love to hear from you. Nurture the English-speaking and scholastic abilities of needy refugee kids, one tutoring session at a time. This is a perfect opportunity for active and retired teachers, or college students who are majoring in Education or English as a Second Language. However, we welcome committed volunteers from all professions who are passionate about bolstering the academic confidence of children.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a complete background and drug screening.
• Experience working with youth is a plus.
• Bilingual (particularly in Haitian Creole and Spanish) is a plus
• Flexibility. The volunteer schedule in the school year leans towards late afternoons, evenings and weekends. During the summer, activities are held in the late mornings and afternoons.

ESL

GED & Pre-GED

MCAS

Family Literacy

All Levels of Reading, Writing and Math

Financial Literacy

Life Skills

Workplace/Employment Literacy

Citizenship Preparation

Immigration Information

Bilingual Picture Dictionaries/American Idioms

High Interest/Low Vocabulary Adult Leisure Readers

Multimedia

Teachers’ Resources

• Recruit mentors trough marketing (such as print ads, billboards and public service announcements), presentations (to, for example, local churches, businesses or service clubs), and awareness events (participate in local parades, volunteer training, etc.)
• Assist in mentor retention
• Organize group activities for the mentors and children to attend together, form a monthly support group for the mentors in the program to share ideas and questions, host an annual recognition event to thank current volunteers, or publish an agency-wide newsletter to update all stakeholders on agency activities
• Assist Program Staff as needed (conducting interviews, completing references, creating matches, assisting match support etc.)
• Help ensure child safety on a continual basis

ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be an approved AmeriCorps member (apply through www.americorps.gov)
• A U.S. Citizen
• At least 18 years of age
• Clear criminal background checks including sexual abuse registry and child abuse registry
• Able to serve in a full-time position (Ave. 32 hours/week – flexible scheduling)
• Interested in serving youth and the community
• Can provide personal transportation

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor degree in social services, human resources, education or a related field
• Undergraduate candidates considered with a minimum of 2 years of related work/educational experience
• Knowledgeable about youth development and family dynamics; experience in those areas a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Willingness to work on a team and individually
• Ability to relate well to others in a multicultural environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self motivated, capable of effectively working independently without daily supervision
• Able to represent Big Brothers Big Sisters and AmeriCorps in a highly professional manner

TERM OF SERVICE:

• September 2009 to September 2010
• 1700 hours (Ave. 32 hours/week) throughout the year with opportunity to renew for an additional year

AMERICORPS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Membership to the AmeriCorps Consortium for Eastern Iowa which is a partnership between five chapters of BBBS organizations encompassing ten counties; Consortium will include up to 10.5 AmeriCorps peers
• Professional development opportunity to build your resume and gain experience working with a non profit agency and the Cedar Rapids, Anamosa or Prairie Community School Districts
• Continued supplementary trainings throughout the year providing many opportunities for career and personal development
• Living Stipend of up to $11,400
• Up to $4,725 for further education or to pay back student loans
• Health Coverage
• Student Loan deferment

• Complete all necessary case management work related to volunteers, clients and families participating in the program
• Perform professional screening for all program participants including interviewing, screening, training and matching mentors with children
• Provide professional support to mentor matches in order to help youth develop essential personal assets through monthly and annual phone, email and in person communication
• Directly address the individual needs of clients and families
• Help ensure child safety on a continual basis
• Participate in, plan and implement activities that promote awareness of the program; for example speaking at new volunteer recruitment events, participation on various agency committees or task forces and representing the agency at community events

ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be an approved AmeriCorps member (apply through www.americorps.gov)
• A U.S. Citizen
• At least 18 years of age
• Clear criminal background checks including sexual abuse registry and child abuse registry
• Able to serve in a full-time position (Ave. 32 hours/week – flexible scheduling)
• Interested in serving youth and the community
• Can provide personal transportation

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor degree in social services, human resources, education or a related field
• Undergraduate candidates considered with a minimum of 2 years of related work/educational experience
• Knowledgeable about youth development and family dynamics; experience in those areas a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Willingness to work on a team and individually
• Ability to relate well to others in a multicultural environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self motivated, capable of effectively working independently without daily supervision
• Able to represent Big Brothers Big Sisters and AmeriCorps in a highly professional manner

TERM OF SERVICE:

• September 2009 to September 2010
• 1700 hours (Ave 32 hours/week) throughout the year with opportunity to renew for an additional year

AMERICORPS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Membership to the AmeriCorps Consortium for Eastern Iowa which is a partnership between five chapters of BBBS organizations encompassing ten counties; Consortium will include up to 10.5 AmeriCorps peers
• Professional development opportunity to build your resume and gain experience working with a non profit agency and the Cedar Rapids, Anamosa or Prairie Community School Districts
• Continued supplementary trainings throughout the year providing many opportunities for career and personal development
• Living Stipend of up to $11,400
• Up to $4,725 for further education or to pay back student loans
• Health Coverage
• Student Loan deferment

Volunteers can choose a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly schedule and must commit for a full school year (October-June). Volunteers should enjoy interacting with children and be comfortable in the spotlight. Volunteers must agree to a background check and training is required. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your love of reading with children!

For more information please contact us at 509.789.3740, or cbrown {at} pagehead(.)org

“Guided by the fact that literacy is essential to lifelong success, Page Ahead provides new books and develops reading activities that empower at-risk children.”

www.pageahead.org

Volunteers pay £12 per day to hire their own team of village workers. Lodging in the area costs around £4.50 per day plus food. An all-inclusive package is available if you want the project leader to make all the arrangements for your stay.

***Call for Volunteers***

On Saturday, July 18th thousands from the Tri-State region will float, ferry, paddle, row, splash, canoe, and kayak their way to beautiful Governors Island for the 2nd Annual City of Water Day Festival, presented by the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance (MWA).

Last year over seven thousand people took part in City of Water Day. This year we expect even larger crowds. To make the day a success, the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance needs close to 200 enthusiastic volunteers to help with everything from greeting attendees as they arrive on the island, to organizing our Waterfront Advocacy Teach-In, to helping wrangle in canoes and kayaks as they arrive.

On Thursday, June 11th at 7pm the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance is hosting an Information Session for prospective City of Water Day volunteers. Join us, bring your friends, and be a part of this one-of-a-kind celebration!

What: City of Water Day Festival Volunteer Information Meeting

When: June 11, 7pm

Where: 457 Madison Ave. 4th Floor, New York, NY

Contact: cityofwater2009 {at} gmail(.)com for more information

SEE YOU THERE!!!

The City of Water Day Festival takes place on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 from 10am to 4pm, but some volunteer tasks begin as early as 8am and end as late at 7pm. Follow the City of Water Day Festival at: www.cityofwaterday.org

….and the beauty of this project is that it is student-led and student-run!

This project aims to reach out to every individual of every race and ethnic background. When the International Civil Rights Museum opens downtown on February 1, 2010, it will benefit everyone and will not exclude anyone.

The mission of The Ignite Greensboro [got two?] Project is to promote student and community shareholdership of the International Civil Rights Museum, ultimately leading to the increased awareness of local historical and cultural establishments. This project will serve as a way of restoring a sense of obligation to Greensboro and beyond, and will strive to engage and encourage active roles within the city of Greensboro under a conglomerate of different and interrelated projects.

The project will last for the duration of a year and the funds raised will be donated to the museum as a part of a fund. Part to the museum itself, part to bringing speakers from the national, international and local stage into the city of Greensboro. They will talk about their lives during the Civil Rights Era, their dreams and aspirations during that time and what they want us as a generation to take from those experiences, to apply them to our lives to ultimately make us better citizens. Part of the money will go scholarships that will serve four brackets: Elementary, Middle School, High School and College students. Contests will be enacted, and there will be an art entity and an essay entity. All will have to deal with the history of Greensboro. An annual celebratory gala will ensue. The last part of the funds we raise will go to fund service efforts that we take part in for years to come.

There will be an interest meeting and training on May 30, 2009 at the Downtown Greensboro Public Library [Central Location]. This meeting will cover the basics of the program: How the program started, the goals of the project and the brief history of the soon to come civil rights museum. The training will cover canvassing etiquette and will talk about the tools and supplies of the upcoming exhibition day in the beginning of June.

Light The Night is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual evening fundraising walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. Each fall, teams of friends, families, and co-workers gather in cities and towns across America. Participants at the walks carry illuminated balloons – white for survivors, red for supporters, and gold for “in-memory”. Funds raised help support LLS’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin\’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

In 2008, the Massachusetts Chapter’s six Light The Night Walks raised over $1 million. Nationally, Light The Night raised $40 million.

Local Walk Sites:

Northampton, MA—September 13th

Nashua, NH—September 26th

York, ME—October 3rd

Wakefield, MA—October 18th

Boston, MA—October 15th

Worcester, MA—October 25th