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This newsletter is created by Community Service and Civic Engagement at Northeastern to share information about our programs, volunteer opportunities, and civic engagement with local community organizations. | |
"Northeastern volunteers have been supporting patients in their homes and continue to amaze me with their compassion" - Pathways Healthcare Member | |
Join NEU Relay For Life Event Leadership Team (new!)
The ELT is a dedicated group of students that meets weekly and works throughout the year to plan Relay, as well as the other signature ACS On Campus events you know and love like Real Huskies Wear Pink, Luminaria on Centennial, and World Cancer Day Brunch. They have a wide variety of positions you can apply to, and welcome students of all years, majors, and backgrounds to be a part of this incredible group. You must be an undergraduate student to apply!
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Deadline to Apply: July 1, 2023
Email relay@northeastern.edu or DM the Instagram @neurelayforlife with questions
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Apply to Jumpstart
Jumpstart is a national early education organization that recruits and trains teams of college students to teach preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Through a proven curriculum, the children develop the necessary language, literacy and social emotional skills to be ready for school, setting them on a path to academic success.
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You may be able to earn
work-study and/or an Educational Award in this role.
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Priority deadline: August 11, 2023 | | |
Calling All NEU Faculty & Staff!
Join our Alternative Break Trip as a U-Rep! U-Reps engage in service tasks alongside student leaders, provide encouragement to leaders, may be asked to be van drivers, and make purchases using a university procurement card.
*Only for Faculty & Staff*
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Contact Alt. Breaks Director Erin Curley e.curley@northeastern.edu
with questions
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One-Time Volunteering Opportunities
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Disclaimer: Please note that off-campus opportunities promoted in the WVC do not necessarily reflect the views of our office. The purpose of this campaign is to advertise service and learning opportunities offered by local community-based organizations across Greater Boston. | |
Serve Lunch at the Boston Living Center (new!)
Victory Programs’ Boston Living Center (BLC) is a 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. All meals are designed by a nutritionist, and over 80% of BLC members report the BLC is the first or second source of food. Volunteers can help prepare and serve delicious and nutritious meals. Please be prepared to help with tasks including serving meals, washing dishes, and cleaning tables. No kitchen experience required.
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Monday, June 26
10am - 2pm
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Volunteer with Centre Street Food Pantry (new!)
Did you know that 1 in 6 of your neighbors faces food insecurity? At Centre Street Food Pantry, they support over 1,000 local families each month as a consistent source of healthy food. But they need your help now! They have a wide range of open volunteer opportunities this summer on weekdays and weekends. Register today and make a difference in the lives of your neighbors!
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Centre Street Food Pantry
11 Homer St
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Boston Housing Authority's Volunteer Interpreters Program
- Reading letters regarding health insurance, food stamps/public notices, etc.
- Translating and completing forms from BHA and other companies
- Making phone calls to schedule appointments with BHA and other agencies, request maintenance work, etc.
To volunteer, contact BHA's Language Access Team:
LanguageAccessTeam@bostonhousing.org
(617) 988-4068
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Upcoming Service Dates:
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm, 1pm-3:30pm
Thursdays
1pm-3:30pm
Fridays
2pm-4pm
52 Chauncy Street, 9th Floor, Boston Ma
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Ongoing
Volunteering Opportunities
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Support Allston-Brighton Youth
Volunteer with the Brighton Future Forward program at Allston-Brighton CDC. They support two communities of Allston-Brighton youth through academic development and community engagement.
Summer programming will include participating in enrichment activities, field trips across the Boston area, and more!
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July 18 - August 24
Please email Daria Bresnick, Bresnick@allstonbrightoncdc.org if interested!
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Support children living with Autism & ADHD - Activity Assistant
Looking for a responsible Activity Assistant who can support children with Autism and ADHD with activities during their Summer Enrichment Program. Location is at the Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummings Highway, Roslindale, MA. Candidate will have experience working with children with Autism and ADHD. Familiar with arts and crafts and outdoor activities. Candidate will also be responsible for watching the children when Clinician leaves the room for breaks or bathroom relief. View full description
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July 5- Aug 31, 2023
Monday-Friday
9am-2pm
Email brycesjourney@outlook.com to apply
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Photograph the Esplanade
Are you inspired by the Esplanade? Are you looking to build your personal portfolio of photos? The Esplanade needs your skills! The Esplanade Association is seeking dedicated photographers to help showcase the beauty and vitality of the Esplanade and to help build awareness of the work we do to care for the park throughout the year.
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2 hours per month
(Flexible)
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Volunteer with Gay For Good
Gay 4 Good Boston is an organization that mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally volunteers in the broader Boston community to promote diversity, foster inclusion, and enhance LGBTQIA+ visibility. They facilitate welcoming, inclusive service projects in support of a wide range of causes throughout Boston and the surrounding areas.
LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers welcome!
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Employment
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Goddard House Internship - Connect & Make Art with Older Adults | Join Opening Minds through Art (OMA), an award-winning intergenerational art-making program for neurodiverse older adults. Sponsored by Goddard House Community Initiatives (GHCI), OMA teams led by expressive therapists and practicum students work at residential communities in the South End and Jamaica Plain. Each team will work/train at 1-2 older adult residential communities during the week. With flexible full-day or part-day commitments, gain valuable learning opportunities in aging services. Meet weekly for approximately 12 weeks, culminating in a spring gallery exhibition. | | |
Sept 2023-May 2024
Thursdays - South End
11am - 2:30pm and/or 2-5 pm
Fridays - Jamaica Plain
9am-12pm and/or 12:30pm -4pm
| To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Christine Nagle, Director of Community Partnerships at cnagle@goddardhouse.org | | |
826 Boston Open Positions (paid) |
- Out-of-School Time Tutoring Manager
- Out-of-School Time Program Assistant (p/t 20 hours a week)
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Open Resident Specialist Position - Mainstay Supportive Housing (paid) |
Interested in 1 on 1 community service? The Resident Specialist position is the job for you. Resident Specialists have fun with Mainstay Residents and help them with daily activities! Help us fulfill our mission to support elders and people with disability live more independently in their own homes and community. Applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Work flexible hours anywhere from 10am – 10pm throughout the week while getting paid $17 an hour. | | |
Intergenerational Program Coordinator - LBFE |
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is an international, non-profit, volunteer-based organization committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly.
LBFE is seeking volunteers for an Intergenerational Program Coordinator position to support LBFE’s two intergenerational programs: CitySites and Digital Dividends, which offers weekly social activities and tech literacy skills at senior housing buildings and senior centers across Boston. This position will offer a student experience in several areas on nonprofit management: community engagement, project management, program development, and relationship management. They're looking for people who are enthusiastic about working with older adults and young people in an intergenerational context, and are comfortable in multicultural and multilingual settings.
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July 10 - August 25
Weekly, Flexible Hours
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Community & Civic Learning Events | |
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World Refugee Festival 2023 (new!) | Join the Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center for their World Refugee Day Celebration at Marcella Park! This event is a tribute to the strength and resilience of refugees from around the world, including those residing in Massachusetts. Experience a day filled with cultural performances, informative booths, food, activities, and even a bouncy house for children to enjoy! | | |
Saturday, June 24
12:00 PM
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Take MBTA Survey - Win Free LinkPass |
Whether or not you’ve been riding the T recently, your input can help ensure MBTA is prepared to respond to the changing transportation needs of the region.
Join their monthly customer opinion panel survey to give feedback about how they're doing, what they can do better, and how they can plan for the future. Every time you complete the survey, you'll be entered in a drawing for a free Monthly LinkPass.
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