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13 people are interested
Office, Administrative Volunteers and Interns to Help Us Help the Homeless and Disabled
ORGANIZATION: Commonwealth Land Trust
Please visit the new page to apply.
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13 people are interested
Commonwealth Land Trust serves a multi-cultural, very-low income, formerly homeless population, through the creation and preservation of affordable, subsized, supportive housing. Our residents may be disabled, HIV positive, recovering from or struggling with addictions issues and/or mental illness. We have housing for both extremely low-income individuals and low-income families.
If you'd like to see us in action, there are several video clips on line where we're featured. Check out this video that the Governor's Office created to recap the first year of the Commonwealth Corps program (Commonwealth Land Trust is featured!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTC84pI6Vo
And a speech delivered by our President supporting the Commonwealth Corps program:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WkUytwK4rI
Last, a tour of one of our flagship programs: http://www.fhlbboston.com/communitydevelopment/onsite/onsite_2/bowdoin.jsp
People like you are a constant inspiration to us in our work, and make it possible for us to do much more than we otherwise could towards our mission of helping others live better lives.
We have a number of different work environments and tasks in each of our departments for our interns and volunteers. Take a look and let us know what you think you would be most interested in.
ADMINISTRATION
* basic office support (filing, copying, faxing, scanning, reception, data entry, printing business cards, renewing advertising, etc.)
* advanced office support (policy research, board recruitment, organizing archives, donations requests and grant writing, outreach, vendor bidding, resident surveys)
* updating organizational contacts database
* volunteer recruiting
* advertising & marketing
* event planning & orchestration
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MANAGEMENT
* giving tours to prospective residents
* helping applicants fill out paperwork
* completing application, move-in documentation
* fielding basic resident concerns
* collecting demographic data
* developing better systems, procedures
* revision, translation of forms
FINANCE
* administrative support for accounts payable and accounts receivable staff
* supplies & materials cost comparison research
SOCIAL SERVICES
* help coordinate resident activities (arrange for, lead activities such as crafts, cooking classes, music, reading clubs, walking groups, running, yoga, etc.)
* research, identify area resources for residents such as financial assistance, food stamps, mental health counseling, furniture, clothing, soup kitchens, community centers, free activities & events, etc.
* revision, translation of forms
FINE ARTS & MUSIC
* graphic design
* advertising, marketing design
* murals
* interior, exterior large-scale beautification projects
* forming, leading choral, band, group performances
* free instruction, classes for residents - adults and children
HEALTH & RECREATION
* game nights
* movie nights
* book clubs
* coordinate, lead resident walking or running club
* free yoga instruction
* meditation & stress relief
* health & nutrition classes
* substance abuse/relapse prevention
* support groups
TECHNOLOGY
* website design, redesign
* implementation of organizational "wiki"
* database development, programming
* computer upgrades, maintenance
* free instruction, classes for residents - adults and children
MAINTENANCE
* cleaning
* painting
* planting, yard clean-ups, landscaping
* various repairs: carpentry, electric, plumbing, etc.
* professional trades instruction for staff
OTHER
* what inspires you?
* what special talents might you have to offer? (example: we'd never considered a choral group or a band until a music student suggested it)
If you want to help us, you'll need to be committed to helping the homeless and disabled - or to helping us help them; honest without sacrificing kindness and compassion; tolerant and patient with imperfection, yet dedicated to working every day for positive change; and always willing to learn.
Please e-mail inquiries, along with a letter of interest and resume to mobrien@commonwealthlandtrust.org
More opportunities with Commonwealth Land Trust
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Commonwealth Land Trust
Location:
1059 Tremont St., Suite #2, Lower Roxbury, MA 02120, US
Mission Statement
Established in 1985, Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is dedicated to preserving neighborhoods and preventing homelessness. CLT owns and manages over 350 units of affordable housing and provides on-site case management services to many of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. Linking housing and care, CLT works to rebuild lives and communities.
Description
Commonwealth Land Trust has been providing affordable housing and case management services in the Greater Boston area since 1985. Originally founded as a development agency, CLT’s initial focus was on preserving affordable housing during the booming real estate market of the 1980s. CLT acquired and renovated properties that were sites of dilapidation and crime, or conversely, targeted for gentrification. By removing these buildings from the speculative market, CLT ensured they would remain accessible to low-income individuals. During the next ten years, amidst the HIV/AIDS crisis, the crack epidemic, and escalating rates of homelessness in the Greater Boston area, CLT identified an urgent need to house and support those trapped in a cycle of homelessness. CLT addressed this need by transitioning to complete self-management and establishing the case management branch of our agency. Today, CLT owns and manages twenty properties, providing housing and supportive services to over 650 of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents.
CLT’s portfolio includes two types of housing: (1) affordable apartments, serving homeless and low- to moderate-income families, and (2) single-room-occupancy (SRO) supportive housing programs, serving homeless, disabled, and very low-income individuals. The majority of CLT's SRO residents are grappling with multiple diagnoses, including physical disabilities, mental health challenges, addictions, and HIV/AIDS, and many have struggled for years to secure permanent housing. Upon move-in, CLT ensures that our clients’ basic needs are met. Residents of our SRO properties are provided with a furnished room and access to an on-site food pantry. Case managers conduct initial intakes and help residents acclimate to permanent housing. They refer our clients to local resources, address their medical, legal, and social challenges, and help them stay engaged with outside providers. Although many of our SRO residents are unable to work due to the severity of their disability, CLT encourages our clients to realize their individual goals, which may include volunteering, joining a support group, or reconnecting with their family. CLT’s model of complete self-management and on-site case management provision ensures that our residents receive the support necessary to remain housed, maintain their health, and rebuild their lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1059 Tremont StreetSuite #2Boston, MA 02120
DATE POSTED
March 16, 2010
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18