- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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53 people are interested
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ORGANIZATION: Victory Programs, Inc. - Boston Living Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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53 people are interested
We are looking for a few great volunteers to: Serving Lunch - We are looking for individuals to serve lunch to our members on Tuesday - Friday from 9:30am - 2:30pm and dinner on Monday and Thursday from 5:30pm - 8pm. As a volunteer, you would commit to one shift each week (i.e. every Wednesday). We also have openings for groups of 5 to serve lunch to our members daily. Unfortunately, we do not have open positions for nights or weekends at this time. Coat Check - We are also looking for a volunteer to work with our reception staff to check members and visitors coats and bags as well as assist the reception staff with duties as needed. This is a great volunteer opportunity because you get to be one of the first and last smiling faces our members see during their visit to the BLC. The shift is from 11:30am - 2:00pm on Fridays. Cooking Class Assistant - We are also looking for a volunteer to help with set up, clean up and cooking demonstrations for our cooking classes which take place on Thursdays from 2pm to 4:30pm. This is a biweekly commitment. Art Volunteer - We are looking for volunteers to assist with art classes, art exhibits and/or music lessons. "On Call" Volunteers - We are looking for "On Call" volunteers to assist with our Meal Programs. We serve dinners on Monday from 5:30pm - 8pm and lunch Tuesday - Friday from 10am -2:30pm. If you would like to be added to our "On Call" rotation, I'd be happy to set up an appointment. Groups - We are looking for group of 5 students to volunteer for serve lunch Tuesday - Friday from 10am - 2:30pm. This would be a perfect way for a class, an organization, a dorm or team to volunteer together. Volunteers must be 18 years or older and able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offense Record Information). We are looking for a once per week with a minimum of 3 month commitment for these positions. Every volunteer position at the Boston Living Center provides a vital roll within our community. Thank you for support and consideration. Boston Living Center offers meals, education, social services, and a supportive environment to those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. T-Accessible, Orange Line (Back Bay) or Green Line (Copley).
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About Victory Programs, Inc. - Boston Living Center
Location:
29 Stanhope St., BOSTON, MA 02116, US
Mission Statement
For 35 years Victory Programs has been providing housing and support services to homeless individuals and families who are also struggling with addiction and chronic conditions such as HIV/AIDS. Starting in 1975 as a single program for 20 homeless men in Boston’s South End, today Victory Programs operates 18 innovative programs located throughout Boston and in Cambridge serving hundreds of individuals and families each year.
Description
The Boston Living Center (BLC) is a non-profit community and resource center whose mission is to foster the wellness of all HIV positive people and respond to the changing needs of the HIV/AIDS community. Through peer leadership and support, we strive to enhance and enrich the lives of our members by providing education, treatment information, and support services with the goal of empowering members to live productive lives and participate within their families and communities."
The Boston Living Center provides programs and services, free-of-charge, to members in the context of an exceptionally welcoming, drug-free, safe, confidential, and culturally diverse environment. The only criterion for membership at the Center is verification of HIV+ status.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
29 Stanhope St.Boston, MA 02116
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training