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Homeless Point-In-Time Census
ORGANIZATION: Action for Boston Community Development
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1 person is interested
Event Summary:ABCD is looking for individuals/groups to volunteer for the 1 st Annual ABCD Homeless Point-In-Time Census Count on Wednesday, January 25 thin the Malden, Medford and Everett communities. The census count is a nationwide effort, performed at the local level by city officials and volunteers, that is held on single night every January, which will help to determine future levels of federal funding that the Commonwealth will receive to combat homelessness. Please see below for various ways individuals can be involved on this important day!
Luncheon: 5 Volunteers Needed
- Where: Hosted by First Baptist Church of Everett (50 Church Street, Everett, MA 02149)
- When: 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Details: Volunteers are needed to assist in the set-up of a luncheon at the First Baptist Church, serving food to homeless individuals, conduct short surveys with guests and aid in the clean-up effort.
Dinner: 5+ Volunteers Needed
- Where: Hosted by the Bread of Life (VFW Hall, 184 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148)
- When: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Details: Volunteers are needed to assist in the set-up of a dinner at the VFW Hall serving food to homeless individuals, conduct short surveys with guests and aid in the clean-up effort.
Outreach Census Count: 30 Volunteers Needed (10 per group - Malden, Medford, Everett)
- When: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Where: 6 Pleasant Street Suite 602, Malden, MA 02148
- Details: Volunteers are needed to conduct outreach surveys to homeless individuals/families that they encounter while visiting various "hot spots" in their assigned community where homeless tend to congregate. Volunteer groups will be paired with individuals from each of the Mayor’s Office’s as well as Police Officers from each community as they walk from area to area.
- Upon arrival, all volunteers will receive a Volunteer Orientation from ABCD Housing staff and specific assignment information. Walk-thru to begin once Orientation has concluded.
Preferred Skills & Other Items:
- Preferred Language Skills: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
- Volunteers must provide their own means of transportation for all above events.
- Volunteers should: dress warmly (reflective clothing recommended), wear comfortable walking shoes, bring flashlights, clipboards and pens
More opportunities with Action for Boston Community Development
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Action for Boston Community Development
Location:
178 TREMONT ST, BOSTON, MA 02111, US
Mission Statement
ABCD's mission is to empower disadvantaged people by providing them with the tools to overcome poverty, live with dignity, and achieve their full potential. To fulfill this mission, ABCD uses a comprehensive approach that systematically addresses the range of barriers faced by households in poverty - from day-to-day crises to long-term needs for jobs and education.
Description
A Massachusetts-based non-profit human services organization, ABCD provides low-income residents in the Boston and Mystic Valley areas with the tools, support, and resources they need to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success. Each year, we’ve served more than 100,000 individuals, elders and families through a broad range of innovative initiatives as well as long-established, proven programs and services. For more than 50 years, ABCD has been deeply rooted in each neighborhood we serve, empowering individuals and families and supporting them in their quest to live with dignity and achieve their highest potential. For more, please visit bostonabcd.o rg.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6 Pleasant Street Suite 602Malden, MA 02148
DATE POSTED
January 19, 2017
SKILLS
- English
- Hatian / Creole
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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