VOLUNTEER HERE: Volunteer Opportunities in Woburn

Below you will find a list of currently available volunteer opportunities around Woburn.  Please email your volunteer listing to krice@socialcapitalinc.org . Subject line should read:  NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY.

This Week's Spotlighted Volunteer Opportunity:

Seeking Summer Concert Series Committee Members

It might not be American Idol, but YOU can pick the bands and artists that will entertain Woburn this summer! All you have to do is listen, pick and watch. SCI is looking for music enthusiasts of all kinds to find new and interesting bands and help plan the 2012 Summer Concert Series.  If you are interested in being part of this year's committee, contact Karen Rice at krice@socialcapitalinc.org or (781) 935-2244.

Registration Volunteers Needed!

SCI is celebrating ten years at the 2012 SCI Social Capitalist Luncheon taking place on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. We are looking for volunteers to help check guests in at the registration table from 10:30am - 12:15pm. Volunteers are welcome to stay for the luncheon and awards ceremony with a complimentary ticket! If interested, please contact Karen Rice at krice@socialcapitalinc.org on or before February 16, 2012. This is a great networking event!
 

Marketing/Graphics at SCI
Description: Work with SCI staff members to create marketing materials and layouts used for upcoming SCI sponsored events. Materials include flyers, press releases, and pamphlets. 

Requirements: Access to a computer. Able to work on a deadline. Creativity and good communication skills. Some knowledge of computer graphic software, familiarity with web design or prior experience in an art and layout background is highly desired. Having drawing ability is helpful. Most important is a sincere desire to help encourage youth to become civically active and unite communities. Interested candidates of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply! 

For more information contact Karen Rice at krice@socialcapitalinc.org or by phone at (781) 935-2244.
 

Office Aide at SCI
Description: Assist in administrative duties which include, but are not limited to: mail processing, filing, data entry, photocopying, and/or phone work follow up, and any other special projects based on skill level. Some office tasks can be performed at home based on availability. 

Requirements: Experience with and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access a plus. Limited free office and computer training can be provided if interest is there. Dependability, timely, and adheres to confidentiality regulations. Access to a computer with Microsoft Office (if volunteering from home).

For more information contact Karen Rice at krice@socialcapitalinc.org or by phone at (781) 935-2244.

WREN's Weekly Horn Pond Walks Make a Difference- -Saturdays 9-11a.m.
Join WREN's weekly walks around Horn Pond in Woburn! Enjoy the view, watch for birds and other wildlife, and meet others who appreciate and care about Woburn's natural areas, while helping us keep the area beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

Meet WREN members Rod Flynn, Lisa Weiss and others on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. We start off at 9:10 a.m. from Ice House Park on Sturgis St.

For more information about WREN events or to join our walks, email Rod Flynn at fvirgos01801@aol.com

WREN (Woburn Residents' Environmental Network)
We are dedicated to helping Woburn conserve and protect our environment and natural resources. We will work with our neighbors and our City officials to promote environmental awareness, support community conservation activities, and implement educational programs that develop a sense of environmental stewardship.

Visit them at:  http://www.gowren.org

YMCA Childcare Help Needed
The North Suburban YMCA is a family center, and that means there are a lot of kids in the building every day. Our babysitting room, Child Watch, offers parents a safe and fun place to leave their children while they exercise or take other children to Y classes. If you like to play with kids and help with crafts and activities, this opportunity is right for you! We particularly need help in the morning hours (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or any time in between).

Contact the North Suburban YMCA at (781) 935-3270 to talk about options and receive an application.

YMCA Special Events
 The North Suburban Y hosts many seasonal and themed events for members and families. These are an easy and fun way to get involved if you don’t have time to make an ongoing commitment to volunteering. Activities range from holiday parties to sports events, where we need volunteers for set-up/clean-up, registration, facilitating crafts and activities, and various other projects. Keep an eye out for upcoming events at the North Suburban YMCA Event Page.

Contact the North Suburban YMCA at (781) 935-3270 to receive email updates about events in the coming months.

Seeking Marketing Assistant
The marketing assistant will provide guidance and assistance in the marketing of new products for the vocational department (Mercantile store and products), as well as, work on a marketing plan for the employment department. Position looking to be filled by a volunteer roughly ten hours a week, but some tasks can be performed at home.

Qualifications: Able to use a computer, some experience promoting and advertising events and products, and some public speaking experience necessary.

If interested, please contact NuPath at 781.935.7057 ext.3092

Paparazzi Wanted!
Love taking pictures? Want to help others learn how to capture special moments in their life on film? Come to NuPath and share your hobbies with a group of individuals with developmental disabilities who love to take pictures and create DVDs of their most exciting moments.

Qualifications: Interest in photography, desire to make a difference and enthusiasm! Must be available once a week, for at least an hour for a minimum of three months.

If interested, please contact NuPath at 781.935.7057 ext.3092

Literacy Instructors Needed at the YMCA International Learning Center
The YMCA International Learning Center is looking for positive, patient people with respect for other cultures to support our work with teaching immigrants English. Volunteers will be guided by a literacy instructor as they work in a small group setting helping immigrants improve their written literacy skills. An interview with the YMCA International Learning Center literacy instructor is required.

For more information contact Elaine Dougherty at (781)935-6499 or endough@comcast.net.
 

Do you have a skill to teach?
NuPath is looking for volunteers to teach classes to adults living with developmental disabilities. This is a great opportunity to share your talent with others and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. Examples of classes needed are: photography, painting, money management, computer skills, cooking, etc. (the sky's the limit!)

Classes can be held during the weekdays, evenings, or weekends depending on the volunteers schedule. Although availability for multiple classes is preferred, we will gladly accomodate a volunteer who wants to teach a one-time class.

For more information, contact NuPath at (781)935-7057 ext. 3092.
 

Website Blogger for SCI
Description: Research community events, gatherings, and meeting happening in Woburn.  Write up a description about what occurred, who to contact for more information, etc.  Also, identify community resources throughout local organizations that can help other citizens of Woburn. Contact organizations and obtain comprehensive information about their offerings, products and services. Enter new resources and update existing resources on the SCI website.

Work can be done at home

Requirements: Access to a computer with internet capability. Ability to think creatively and to explore resources of value.  Ability to communicate effectively over the phone and to interact professionally with community organizations, chapter staff and other volunteers.   Strong attention to detail, and ability to enter data accurately. Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft applications and the Internet. Experience with website updating and posting a plus, however, if able to come into the SCI Woburn office a brief tutorial can be provided about how to post blog entries to the SCI Woburn webpage.

For more information contact Karen Rice at krice@socialcapitalinc.org or by phone at (781) 935-2244