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7 people are interested
Make learning fun this summer for kids experiencing homelessness with the Emmaus Explorer's Program!
ORGANIZATION: Emmaus, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
This summer, ch i l d ren l i v i n g in the E mm a u s F a m ily S h elt e r will h a v e the o pp o r tu n ity to get one-on-one help with retaining what they learned during the school year and play team building games, learn about the arts, and participate in kids’ fitness activities! This session of Emmaus Explorers is a summer program that will be open to children ages 5 to 12 residing at the Emmaus Family Shelter and its scattered site apartments. Emmaus is currently recruiting qualified volunteers to assist in the summer program and in leading Emmaus Explorers programming. The eight-week program will meet three afternoons per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We will have special presentations and visitors each week representing different sectors of the community. There will also be exciting family enrichment events throughout the summer as well as two family field trips. E m ma u s E xp l or e r s a i m s to help kids succeed in incre a si n g s e l f -es t e e m , en h a n ci n g t h e sense o f c om m un ity a t the F a m ily S h elt e r, and emphasizing the importance of teams. We need your help to make this a spring these children will never forget!
Please contact cindy@emmausinc.org for fall volunteer opportunities.
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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
101 Winter StreetHaverhill, MA 01830
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- At least one afternoon per week from 12:30pm-4pm
- At least 16 years old, attend training on 6/27/17 5-8pm