People Making a Difference (PMD)

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Children & Youth
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Education & Literacy
Hunger
Seniors

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P.O. Box 120189Greater Boston, MA 02112 United States

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http://www.pmd.org

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Find PMD Projects that Need Volunteer Help

Flexible Schedule | Greater Boston, MA 02112

Looking for a variety of hands-on opportunities? Want to help where you're needed most, at community-based organizations? Want to work side-by-side with charitably-minded people? PMD organizes 2-7 hour long, hands-on service projects like cooking, visiting, face painting, improving trails, etc. Visit PMD's web site for a current list of upcoming projects for individuals on weekends and occasional weeknights. https://www.pmd.org To learn about upcoming events automatically, you may also join our private e-mail list (1 text-only message per week) at http://www.pmd.org/signup.phtml. To enroll, you must confirm your subscription by responding to the email message sent by Vertical Response. ( This is a private list maintained by PMD, so all information is confidential and used only to assist with specific project participation and list maintenance.) Read Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) New volunteers find it helpful to understand our policies and rationale. https://www.pmd.org/get-involved/#volunteer People Making a Difference (PMD) seeks to create a world in which people and businesses are socially aware and engaged in their communities such that they approach volunteerism by learning about problems and needs, becoming familiar with local charities that are working to address them, volunteering, and providing other needed resources to make a difference. CORPORATE GROUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you represent a corporate volunteer group, email Lori@pmd.org (or call (*82)1-781-963-0373) for details about our full-service, customized volunteer opportunities that make a real difference and build camaraderie, teamwork, etc. PMD's clients include Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, BNY Mellon, and Dell EMC, who have made no-sew blankets for needy children; assembled book folders to help mentors teach struggling children to read; assembled science kits to strengthen basic science education for middle and high school students; cooked and shared meals with frail elders; assembled Braille books to improve literacy of blind people; assembled paracord bracelets and lanyards for troops and first responders; and other needed activities customized for each corporate volunteer group's needs. Access PDF details by completing the interest form at https://www.pmd.org/request-info/

Date Posted: 2024-03-12
Serve as a governing Board Director

Flexible Schedule | Boston, MA 02112

People Making a Difference (PMD), which organizes one-time, hands-on volunteer projects for individuals, partners with select businesses to promote effective community involvement, and trains and assists nonprofit leaders in quality volunteer management, is seeking qualified candidates for its expanding Board of Directors. Board nominations are being accepted on a rolling basis for three-year terms. PMD is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in any of the following areas: Fundraising and/or Event Planning Experience. Introduce and mentor inexperienced but motivated board directors for annual appeal, annual spring benefit, and friend-raising initiatives. Talent Acquisition. Help us identify and recruit new board leaders with shared values and priorities We strongly recommend that potential board candidates become acquainted with the typical work of PMD by FIRST signing up and participating in a PMD service project as a volunteer. Then to nominate yourself: email lori@pmd.org and describe why you are interested in serving on PMD's Board and your relevant skills and experience. Please include your resume or a description of your professional and community activities. Since PMD was founded in 1992, it has engaged and learned from more than 9,800 volunteers and 46 for-profit business partners. PMD has organized and run 1,380+ service projects, helping 144 partner/recipient charities, of which 82% do not have staffing and other resources dedicated to working with volunteers and so need assistance in order to involve volunteers effectively. PMD has built a reputation for providing high quality volunteer experiences that make a real difference to local charities. Community Service Projects - PMD's award winning, well planned service projects engage volunteers in meaningful, hands-on work that effectively meets real needs and educates volunteers about the context of their work. Participants consistently feel energized and motivated from making a difference as PMD volunteers. PMD also trains and supervises a corps of experienced volunteer project managers who lead volunteer groups. Corporate Community Involvement - PMD partners with businesses of all sizes to identify clear community service goals and objectives and then to develop appropriate employee volunteer opportunities. PMD's involvement ranges from research and project development to complete planning and full-service execution, such that employers need only recruit participants. PMD offers experience, innovation, and convenience. Recent corporate partners included BNY Mellon, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Novartis. Assisting Nonprofit Leaders - PMD trains and provides technical assistance to charities in implementing strategic practices in volunteer management, so that other nonprofits will embrace high standards that are the hallmarks of PMD's successful service program. Visit www.pmd.org for introductory information about PMD, particularly upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Date Posted: 2024-03-12

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Founded in 1992, People Making a Difference through Community Service, Inc. (PMD) promotes responsible volunteerism by involving people in one-day, hands-on, meaningful projects that meet local needs and by assisting select companies in building successful volunteer programs that Produce appreciable results while conserving recipients' limited resources Educate volunteers about broader issues, and Bring people together to make a difference.

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PMD organizes 60+ hands-on community service projects each year and posts listings and distributes e-mail announcements describing upcoming projects and volunteer needs.

Visit our web site http://www.pmd.org/events.phtml for upcoming volunteer opportunity dates, times, and descriptions.

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You need only commit to participate for the entire project time span--no dues, no required advance orientation meetings, and no skills assumed. About half of the volunteers of any given PMD project (which involve 12-25 people total) are first-time PMD volunteers, so no need to worry about cliques or not feeling included.

In order to participate, you must register yourself (not freinds, spouses, or children--each individual must register him/her-self) online using the unique zoomernag link listed under HOW in the details for each project. If you cannot register using a desk- or lap-top computer, please call PMD at (*82)1-781-963-0373 for assistance.

After you register online, you will see a confirmation screen and receive a confirmation email message. Then a few days before the project you will be emailed PDF information about what to expect, what to bring, and how to get there (by car and by public transportation).

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