Event volunteers assist in a variety of ways from planning an event, setting up for an event and other day of tasks, hosting a information session to introduce people to Breakthrough, or help provide meals for teachers and students.
Academic Mentors (AMs) support students who need additional assistance with classwork and homework throughout the school year while providing mentorship to students by offering guidance around non-cognitive skills such as study skills, organization, and self-advocacy. Academic mentoring sessions will consist of tutoring in core academic subjects identified by Breakthrough staff as well as coaching around…
Each year, dozens of caring people and organizations assist The Brookline Center with event planning, fundraising support, and occasional program-related opportunities.
Our phone and web chat hotline receives thousands of calls and chats per year that are primarily answered by volunteers like you. Volunteers provide crisis counseling and support for survivors and their significant others. They also provide resources and referrals to callers. Requires 40-hour training.
Volunteers in the CAPS program work to increase public awareness of the issue of sexual assault, BARCC’s services, and prevention strategies. Volunteers will engage in community outreach activities (i.e. distributing BARCC materials, providing information tables, attending community events, etc.). Experienced volunteers will provide awareness/prevention workshops to various audiences: middle and high schools, colleges, universities, community…
These positions offer a meaningful way to support survivors without being involved with direct services. Volunteers may be needed to work on committees, special events, drives, appeals, and a range of other fundraising-related tasks. Positions may be available in writing, layout, design, graphics, computer work, research, organizing, phone calling, and more.
These positions offer a meaningful way to support BARCC without a long-term commitment. OSVs staff BARCC’s Cambridge office reception area. OSV responsibilities include: welcoming and directing guests, maintaining Cambridge office spaces, and administrative tasks.
Aim High supports students in grades 9-12 who have small gaps in skills and knowledge, and just need that extra push to find success. Aim High mentors work 1-on-1 or with a small group of students in humanities or STEM subjects. Aim High helps students build confidence and resilience and prepare for their future aspirations.
Referees are available for regular volunteer opportunities over an 8-week fall season and/or a 10-week spring season. Game Days require a weekly 2-hour commitment between 2:30 and 6:00PM.
Coaches are required to commit to weekly engagement over an 8- to 12- week season in the fall and/or spring. Volunteers must be free for at least 2 hours on weekdays between 2:30 and 6:00PM.