"March For Meals" Volunteer (unpaid)

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ORGANIZATION: Minuteman Senior Services

March For Meals is a national campaign sponsored by the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) to raise awareness of senior hunger.

Minuteman Senior Services is looking for an organized, articulate and highly motivated individual who is seeking to gain experience in a large multi-service organization. Reporting to our Nutrition Program Director and Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator, the Intern will play an important role in making our March For Meals Campaign a success.

Responsibilities include:

  • Work with the committee made up of marketing and nutrition staff to plan and execute the 2015 events for March For Meals
  • Contact State and Town Officials by email and then by phone follow-up to invite them to participate in the campaign by delivering Meals on Wheels
  • Work with 16 Senior Dining Sites to schedule visits (during the month of March)
  • Work with Senior Dining Sites to get photos of all visiting officials
  • Send thank you to participants
  • Send press releases and photos to media
  • Social Media Outreach
  • Set up and staff displays in community (such as Whole Foods)

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About Minuteman Senior Services

Location:

One Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 101, Burlington, MA 01803, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower and advocate for those impacted by aging and disability. We offer information and supportive services that enhance health, well-being and independence.

Description

For over 45 years, Minuteman Senior Services has been helping older and disabled adults age with independence and dignity in the setting of their choice which is most often their own homes and communities. We have been supporting caregivers, local and long distance, who want to do the right thing for their loved ones and need help and advice as they balance the competing demands of family, work and self.

Minuteman Senior Services offers over 20 programs and services such as Meals on Wheels, Home Care, Care Management, SHINE Medicare benefits counseling and more, and we are continually improving and expanding to serve you and your family in new and better ways. With over 130 employees, 400+ volunteers and over 70 subcontracted service providers that make up our provider network, we bring expertise, experience and resources to you and your family.

As a non-profit organization we are passionate about our mission to help you face the challenges of aging, disability and caregiving by helping you make informed decisions and get access to the help you need that fits within your means. Many of our services are free of charge, others are available on a sliding fee or private pay basis.

Our service area includes Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
Hunger
Seniors
Health & Medicine, Hunger, Seniors

WHEN

Mon Nov 03, 2014 - Mon Mar 09, 2015

WHERE

26 Crosby DriveBedford, MA 01730

(42.50885,-71.24456)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

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