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28 people are interested
Local General Volunteer ... Spread- the-Word!
ORGANIZATION: On Common Ground, Inc.
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28 people are interested
On Common Ground is an Attleboro, MA based non-profit. All volunteer positions must be in the local area to spread the word to our surrounding towns and neighborhoods. e.g., Attleboro, Norton, North Attleboro, Plainville, Foxboro, Taunton, etc. Promote awareness within your community of the organization by distributing information packets or posting online about our annual appeal and fundraising events to friends and neighbors.
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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
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 13, 2016
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Networking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Time commitment is up to you!