- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Recreational Adult Resources Association of Lowell ( RARA )Board Members
ORGANIZATION: RARA: Recreational,Adult,Resource,Association
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
We are in need of Volunteers. People who are interested in joining our Board of Directors at RARA.
Starting this coming September. A Board Member has the oppertunity to be part of the way in
which RARA sets up their Activities. Makes decisions as to money spent by voting on the subject at
the time. The Board consists of A President, Vice President, Treasurer, and a Secretary.
Then Baord Members, in time they can run for one of the top positions. The Board has one meeting per Month.
We urge you to really think about joining up with RARA. We are an easy going Organization.
We are in desparate need of people to step up and provide these resilient individuals your time. Where they come and spend time with their peers and to socialize. We own our own building. Compleately handicape accesible. Our program has been around since 1968.
More opportunities with RARA: Recreational,Adult,Resource,Association
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About RARA: Recreational,Adult,Resource,Association
Location:
295 High Street, Lowell, MA 01852, US
Mission Statement
RARA’s mission to create better lives for adults with intellectual disabilities; to enhance and enrich their lives by providing activities promoting a successful leisure life. RARA is dedicated to improving quality of life, developing independence, increasing physical and emotional well being through social interaction for adults with special needs. In doing so we provide respite care for families and caregivers alike.
We are seeking Volunteers that will comit their time to the week ends, As a Volunteer you will be subject to a CORE CHECK before you start. After you will have made an appointment with the Office Manager, Susan our Office Manager at 978 453 5598 on Tues.thru Thurs from 9am thru 3pm. Alternative contact Bonnie at 978 604 9633, We are accepting volunteers that are 17 and over.
Description
RARA (Recreational,Adult,Resource,Association) of Greater Lowell. It is a small, 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Founded in 1968, our main mission is to promote public awareness and understanding of the needs and issues specific to the developmentally delayed and their families. Through our Day and Evening/Weekend Programs, we are a resource of services providing accessibility to social, recreation, education and pre-vocational opportunities to our clients and respite for their families.
RARA strives to provide the best quality services and programs to the mentally challenged population of the Merrimack Valley. RARA is funded primarily by individual and community donations. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
CAUSE AREAS
Board Development,
Community,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
Sat Jul 05, 2025 - Fri Jul 05, 2030
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
WHERE
295 High StLowell, MA 01852
(42.6411 ,-71.30014 )
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2025
SKILLS
- Office Management
- Administrative Support
- Social Media / Blogging
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Baseball
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 5 years
- Any prior experience with Active Developmental Delayed Adults is helpful.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- No Donation