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MLK Day of Service!
ORGANIZATION: Emmaus, Inc.
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8 people are interested
Emmaus, Inc. will be hosting an MLK Day of Service sponsored by the Massachusetts Service Alliance on January 21, 2019 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Haverhill. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we will be holding a resource fair for Haverhill residents, providing a community meal, putting on a diverse set of musical and dance performances by local cultural groups, and giving out backpacks filled with items that promote a healthy lifestyle. The event will run from 10:00am-1:30pm with volunteers being needed from 9:30am-2:00pm.
Activities volunteers would participate in may be any of the following:
- Registering families
- Setting up before the event
- Cleaning up after the event
- Serving the community meal
- Preparing the community meal
- Working at the children's table
- Handing out backpacks to families
- Guiding families through the resource fair
- Directing families to various areas of the event
- Helping sort through donations
- Compiling the Health Family Backpacks
Volunteers must be able to help out for at least 3 hours, follow directions well, and consent to a background check. We hope that volunteers will come ready to engage, be enthusiastic, and have fun!
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About Emmaus, Inc.
Location:
127 HOW ST, HAVERHILL, MA 01830, US
Mission Statement
We affirm the value of human dignity and self-respect for every person. We are called by our collective spiritual and social responsibility to serve all people in need--the homeless, disadvantaged, disabled, unemployed, and oppressed. Our goal is to enhance societal and personal advancement through provision of housing and support services that empower individuals and families to reach their fullest potential. Emmaus helps people rebuild their lives by creating and renewing a sense of community.
Description
Emmaus Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and seeks to relieve the plight of the homeless through emergency shelter, permanent affordable housing, education and job training, and comprehensive support services.
Emmaus has served homeless families and individuals since January 1987. Each year, Emmaus helps over 2,500 different women, men, and children. On any given night, over 300 adults and children call Emmaus "home". Emmaus provides over 80,000 meals annually to our shelter guests and housing residents.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
26 White StreetHaverhill, MA 01830
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2018
SKILLS
- Food & Beverage Services
- People Skills
- Bilingual
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
- Theater Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 3 Hour Time Commitment Necessary