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On Common Ground, Inc. is Seeking Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: On Common Ground, Inc.
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12 people are interested
On Common Ground, Inc. is seeking Volunteers.
Everyone has something to contribute to their community. On Common Ground, Inc. is a grass-roots organization committed to improving the lives of individuals who are experiencing economic, social, and/or familial poverty in the greater Attleboro area through fostering and encouraging the active involvement of the local community in one-to-one relationships. On Common Ground, Inc. is seeking volunteers to work with like-minded individuals on our many events planned for the year 2014 which include:
- People for People Auction & Comedy Show Dinner
- The "LaSalette" Blessing of the Bikes & "Ride it Together Motorcycle Run"
- Herbal Faire
- Farmer’s Village Artisan & Craft Fair
- Seeds of Hope Farm-to-Table Dinner
- Our 2 nd annual Oktoberfest
- Common on the Commons
- Chains for Change Raffle
If one or more of these events interests you and you would like to help out from the planning stage to the fruition, let us know by e-mail and we will happily get back to you. We will be setting up an informational gathering so we can meet you and provide the details of what being a volunteer for On Common Ground entails.
Contact Pam Bridges by e-mail @ oncommonground.pkb@hotmail.com or oncommongroundassistant@gmail.com.
A commitment to On Common Ground’s core values of voluntary relationships, mentoring, role modeling, social opportunities, life-skills education, friendship resource information and referral, and organizational partnerships is essential, and volunteers should have a connection or willingness to develop a connection to the Attleboro area community, and preferably live within a half hour of Attleboro, where the main office is located.
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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
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453 South Main StreetATTLEBORO, MA 02703
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2015
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