Provide dinner and companionship to our 12 families in the Youville family shelter.
School supplies, hygiene products, diapers, baby items, Christmas gifts, and more.
READ Ottawa is always seeking members from the community to join our three committees. Committees tend to meet bi-monthly for up to two hours in the evening or on an as needed basis. All committee members are expected to attend every committee meeting. Our committees are: Outreach & Marketing Fundraising & Events Program & Operations
Help an adult learn to read and speak English and use a computer. Catholic Charities El Centro del Cardenal located in Jamaica Plain seeks volunteer computer lab assistants, teaching assistants, and tutors for its daytime adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program.
Pick up food, with staff at the Worcester County Food Bank or assist in our pantries with organizing food and working with clients.
KITCHEN Prepare the meal. Package the meals for delivery. Clean and Sanitize. Must be age 13 and older to work in the kitchen. DINING ROOM Set the tables for the home-delivered meal distribution, assist with assembling the cold food trays, distribute meals to the volunteers outside. Clean and sanitize. CLEANUP Clean and Sanitize. Wash, dry…
Opportunities include: Mission in Motion, Friendly Visiting, Social Activities, Holiday Celebrations, Medical Transportation, Firewood, Food Assistance, Medical Equipment Loan, and Office Support.
READ Ottawa has a group of talented Volunteer Support Staff that assist with crucial operations, programming, and other consulting services sporadically throughout the year.
READ Ottawa partners with local organizations, agencies, nonprofits, and churches in order to serve our adult learners who struggle with illiteracy
Opportunities include: Firewood Program, Treat Baskets, Decorated Grocery Bags, and Seasonal Cleanup.