We are looking for both male and female mentors to be matched with one of our kids/young adults in a one-on-one relationship. Some common activities are going out to eat, visiting the library, going for a hike, playing in the park, watching a sports game, but no matter what the activity is, the young person…
Volunteering to assist with fundraising involves: helping to set-up & serve a meal, baking for a lunch/dinner, donating food, cleaning up after a lunch/dinner, donating raffle or auction items, finding partners or donors for raffles and auctions, selling raffle tickets, helping to organize an event, or writing grants.
We are always looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting their community.
Support and provide resources to survivors in the emergency room at Lowell General Hospital. This position requires our 40 hour Sexual Assault Advocate Training.
Support and provide resources to survivors looking for legal support; advocacy in court rooms, accompaniment to the police station, restraining order support, etc. This position requires our 40 hour Sexual Assault Advocate Training.
HealingCorps is a volunteer team of crisis intervention advocates who provide support to survivors of sexual assault and raise awareness about all forms of oppression and violence prevention.
Volunteers are matched with homebound elders for 1 hour weekly social visits. Friendly Visitors alleviate the isolation and loneliness many elders experience and can provide much needed respite for family caregivers. Friendly Visitors are asked to make a minimum 6 month commitment.
Volunteers help elders with bill paying and budgeting tasks. The volunteer commits to 2-4 hours a month helping the elder in their home. Money Managers are asked to make a 1 year commitment. In conjunction with AARP guidelines, volunteers participate in a 3 hour initial training.
Volunteers make weekly visits to a nursing home. They meet with residents to educate them about their rights and advocate for them. An Ombudsman is asked to make a 1 year commitment. Initial training, in conjunction with the Mass State Ombudsman Program requires 3 days.
We need writing tutors/coaches for our current teens and college-enrolled alumni. If you have the skills to teach writing at the high school/early college level. We always need more mentors — friends, advocates, coaches, and listeners who provide our teens with: learning opportunities, a positive role model, social support and encouragement, advocacy and access to…