Support and mentor a group or girls in a troop setting that incorporates the Girl Scout Leadership Experience; participate in Service Unit meetings and activities; work cooperatively with other volunteers and girls’ families.
Mission Volunteers organize and recruit other volunteers, represent Friends Forever International at community events, and even raise the funds necessary to establish programs in a new U.S. Host Community. While they are highly qualified to help with significant fundraising and promotional activities, mission volunteers are always the first ones willing to come into the office…
Sponsor & Serve a meal at Woods Mullen Shelter. The shelter loves the help and your presence means a lot to shelter guests. You can also host a Recreational Activity like BINGO on the night you serve. This is an especially nice activity when people are stuck inside during the winter months.
CASA volunteers are specially trained individuals who are appointed by a Judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers provide the judge with carefully researched information on the child or children on their case so that the judge can make informed decisions about the child’s future. This information is gathered…
The Samaritans relies on volunteers who are willing to be trained to help people who call our crisis help lines. Most of our callers are not suicidal but are feeling overwhelmed with life stressors. People from all walks of life are trained to offer support and befriending for those who are lonely, depressed, suicidal or…
Stand & Deliver is a corporate based mentoring program that currently provides business professionals an opportunity to mentor during the work day. Locations include Pfizer, New Balance, Schneider Electric, Raytheon, and Charles River Labs. If you are interested in finding out how to partner with Family Services, please let us know.
Big Friends are from all different backgrounds, races, and religions, and like to have fun. They are committed to being a consistent role model; to their continued mentor training; to sharing, listening and visiting with their Little Friend and they are able to relate positively and in a meaningful manner to a growing boy or…
DHSM mentors run alongside youth and help them train for and complete the Providence Marathon or Half Marathon by providing companionship, motivation, and support. Mentors run as part of the whole team, but are specifically matched in “running families” consisting of 4-6 mentors and 8-12 students. No prior running experience is required to volunteer for…
DHSM operates in locations across the greater Boston area under the supervision of leaders. DHSM provides the structure and guidance to implement the program, and leaders oversee the application of the program at their individual sites.
Promote membership in the service unit through the recruitment and retention of girls and volunteers.