Volunteer…Give of Yourself
The Massachusetts Department of Correction offers many volunteer opportunities and the volunteers provide their services for a variety of different reasons and come from diverse backgrounds.
If you’d like to volunteer in the Massachusetts Department of Correction, please call Director Bill Milhomme at 508-422-3437.
About volunteering:
Currently there are 1,476 certified, active permanent volunteers throughout the 18 correctional facilities. There are 768 male volunteers and 708 female volunteers representing 52% and 48% respectively. The largest racial/ethnic group is White (64.6%), followed by Hispanic (25%) and Black (9.1%).
There are 926 faith-based volunteers and 550 non faith-based volunteers. The largest group of faith-based volunteers providing religious services and programs identify themselves as Protestant, followed by Catholic, Christian Science, Buddhist, Quaker, Native American, Muslim, Jewish, and Wiccan.
The non faith-based volunteers are typically involved in the facilitation of life-skills and self-help programs, including Cognitive Skills, Alternatives to Violence, Emotional Awareness (Houses of Healing), Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Book Discussion, Toastmasters, Parenting, Creative Writing, GED Tutors, and the N.E.A.D.S. Puppy Program.
The majority of volunteers are being recruited through Internet websites such as the Massachusetts Service Alliance and the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Board, as well as several volunteer online newsletters. Additionally, the Department has a volunteer electronic mail contact list with 1,080 subscribers.
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Obama’s Volunteers in Pennsylvania
Volunteers at two Philadelphia field offices share their stories about why they’re donating their time to Barack Obama’s campaign in Pennsylvania.
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Center for Puppetry Arts Volunteer Profile – Joey!
Here is a short profile of Joey, one of the most loyal volunteers we have here at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Joey volunteers primarily in the Education Department and has been with us for over 2 years!
Have you ever considered supporting the Center for Puppetry Arts with your time? A wide range of volunteer opportunities are available. We welcome anyone 16 years of age and up with a variety of skills and backgrounds. Benefits of volunteering include complimentary tickets, 15% off Museum Store purchases, invites to employee parties, new friends, and much more!
For more information on how you can make a difference by volunteering at the Center, visit www.puppet.org or call 404.873.3391.
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Volunteer Abroad China Yantai Teaching English www.abroaderview.org
http://www.abroaderview.org/china.php
China is the cultural center of East Asia: its social riches and 5,000 years of turbulent history place it among the worlds greatest travel destinations. The Great Wall, Xians Terracotta Army, the Forbidden Palace and Tiananmen Square: the very names ring of history and legend.
The Shandong province, where are volunteer projects are based, is located on the eastern edge of the North China Plain. The Shandong peninsula is home to some of Chinas best ports, located along the peninsulas rocky, indented coast. The hilly countryside produces an abundant amount of fruit while fishing is the most important industry along the coast.
With a history of more than 5,000 years, Shandong is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Shandong has also been the home of a large number of historical figures, including Confucius, the great thinker and educator from China.
Shandong Province is also considered the birthplace of China’s pottery, porcelain and silk. Throughout the province the tourist can find traditional items like the clocks and watches of Yantai, the porcelain of Zibo, the kites of Weifang, the shell-carving and beer of Qingdao host of the 2008 Olympics sailing events.
There are daily flights from Beijing to Yantai, less than an hour, costing less than $80. Weekend excursions can be arranged to visit the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square.
Volunteering in China is a way to immerse yourself in a new culture, while discovering one person can make a real difference. Volunteering in Shandong province allows you to explore a unique region of China, one that has a lot to offer its visitors. Enjoy the scenic beaches and local sites like Liugong Island, Penglai-Penglai Pavilion, the Water Fortress and the Museum of Ancient Warship.
Volunteer in China with us and see A Broader View of the World.
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National MS Society Team Events
NBC’s Pat Brown describes the three mass market events of the Pacific South Coast Chapter, National MS Society. Corporations get involved through team participation, sponsorship or volunteering – to benefit their employee morale, public perception of their company and more.
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/CAS/fundraising/index.aspx
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Students give back with UCLA Volunteer Day
UCLA alumnus and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villariagosa and Chancellor Gene Block join thousands of UCLA students giving back to the community. Volunteer Day celebrates the launch of UCLA’s new Volunteer Center.
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Family Volunteer Saturday
Giving Children Hope’s Family Volunteer Day on Saturday November 21 was a huge success. More than 150 men, women and children showed up to help GCHope provide health care locally and abroad.
The volunteers came from all walks of life representing families, school groups, girl scouts and groups from businesses.
They spent the day making Christmas cards for the children of WGYB, sorting clothes, filling back packs, stocking food, organizing medical supplies and salvaging metal from unusable machines.
GCHope would like to thank the following groups for their hard work on Saturday:
Fear the Owls (McGarvin intermediate), Girl Scout Troop 1912 (St. Ann’s in Santa Ana), the Westmonsters (Westmont University), Delta Lambda Chi (UCI), Circle K (CSUF), Garden Grove Adult Education Center-Lincoln Education Center, Team Bravo-Camacho, and all of the other volunteers.
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Crisis Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 2010
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay honors volunteers at the 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. The Crisis Center has over 160 volunteers. Hat’s off to our volunteers! www.crisiscenter.com
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Volunteer Abroad Uganda Kampala Jinja Kasese Africa Medical Nurse EMT Programs Orphanages Schools Daycare Youth Centers www.abroaderview.org
http://www.abroaderview.org/uganda.php Volunteer Abroad Uganda Africa
Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of Uganda.
Volunteering in Uganda is a way to totally immerse yourself in East African culture.
This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a difference. Volunteering with us and see A Broader View of the World.
http://www.abroaderview.org/kampala.php
http://www.abroaderview.org/jinja.php
http://blog.abroaderview.org
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Vice President Honors High School Service Team
Vice President Biden speaks to the Parade All-America High School Service Team about the importance of community involvement and public service. The team is composed of high school students who are changing their communities through public service. June 23, 2010.
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