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10 people are interested
Special Event Committee Members
ORGANIZATION: On Common Ground, Inc.
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10 people are interested
Seeking Volunteers to participate in some very fun and innovative fundraisers to assist with keeping our doors open for the Mentor Center program. Our annual fundraisers include the following: SEEDS OF HOPE DINNER - a farm to table meal, ARTISAN & CRAFT FAIR - 3rd ANNUAL, 2nd annual OKTOBERFEST - A German experience, Chains for Change raffle ticket sales, 3rd annual People-4-People Auction and Comedy Show, 8th annual LaSalette Shrine Blessing of the Bikes ~ Ride it Together, 2nd Annual Herbal Faire.
We need folks who like to organize, decorate, do publicity, solicit sponsors/donations, run errands and work the events! My mom always told be many hands make light work besides a very fun time that is had by our all as we work together to improve the lives of those in need through our fundraisers.
Please contact us for more information if being a part of a planning committee for a worthy cause is your forte'. We would love to meet and work with you!
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About On Common Ground, Inc.
Location:
453 South Main Street, ATTLEBORO, MA 02703, US
Mission Statement
The mission of On Common Ground, Inc. is to improve the lives of individuals who are experiencing economic, social and/or familial poverty in the Attleboro Area by fostering and encouraging the active involvement of the local community in 1:1 voluntary relationships with them. The core values of the organization are to be expressed through: -Voluntary relationships -Mentoring -Role modeling -Social opportunities -Life - skills education -Friendship -Resource information and referral -Organizational partnerships With the understanding that the condition of any one life will affect the lives of the whole community it is the desire of the organization to improve the quality of life for all through a "principle of connectedness" to one another that crosses the boundaries of generation, ethnicity, creed, social status and capabilities.
Description
The Mentor Center is founded on establishing voluntary associations of emotional kindness as the basis for mentor-mentee relationships in order to create a positive atmosphere for learning life skills. Mentoring in the life areas of: Budgeting, Education,Employment, Healthcare/Nutrition, Parenting, Social relationships, Life coping/satisfaction, By Teaching: Assessment of difficulties, Prioritizing actions, Developing plans of approach, Problem solving skills, Time management, Limit setting, Organizing, Through providing Guidance, Hands on assistance, Information on available resources, Referrals to appropriate agencies. What we do not offer: Monetary assistance, Professional counseling
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
453 South Main StreetATTLEBORO, MA 02703
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2015
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- 8 hours per month
- previous experience great, but not necessary