AIDS Action Committee 355
131 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
Contact: Volunteer
Information Line
Phone: 617-450-1235
Email: volunteer@aac.org
Web site: www.aac.org
Description: To provide
support services to people living with AIDS and HIV, as well as
the people who love and care for them; To educate the general public,
health care professionals, and individuals whose behavior could
put them at high risk for HIV infection; and To advocate at the
local, state, and federal levels for fair and effective AIDS public
policy and funding.
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American Cancer Society
25 Stuart Street, 4th Floor, Boston,
MA
Contact: Lori Fresina
Phone: 617-556-7420
Web site: www.cancer.org
Description: Help
us conquer cancer for good by volunteering your time to help raise
funds, support cancer patients, join advocacy efforts, or organize
events in your area.
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American Red Cross of Mass Bay West
863-867 Main Street, Suite 29, Waltham,
MA 02451
Contact: Linda
Driscoll
Phone: 781-642-7000
ext. 381
Email: driscolll@usa.redcross.org
Web site: www.bostonredcross.org
Description: Red Cross
volunteers serve local community needs… helping people in emergencies,
providing half the nation's blood supply, teaching first aid and
CPR courses, delivering emergency messages to members of the military,
organizing programs for the elderly, for the youth… Red Cross volunteers
work directly with people, serve on boards of directors, serve as
managers, advisors, and provide behind the scenes support.
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Amnesty International, Group 365
35 Church Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-250-0003,
ext 1155
Email: amnesty365@yahoo.com
Web site: www.amnesty.org
Description: Amnesty
International is an international grassroots movement. Much of our
work is done by our network of volunteer groups. We have groups
in communities and churches and on high school and college campuses.
There are professional networks of lawyers, health professionals,
and educators. We invite you to contact us if you would like to
join their efforts to release prisoners of conscience, to focus
on targeted country campaigns, or to work on other human rights
issues such as torture, refugees, and the death penalty. Groups
are also involved with outreach and media work in their communities,
constantly seeking to increase the visibility of Amnesty International's
human rights message.
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Animal Care Network
P.O. Box 1029, Waltham, MA 02254
Contact: Betsy Barker
Phone: 781-899-0215
Description: Call
for description.
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Big Sister Association of Greater
Boston
161 Massachusetts Ave., 2nd Floor, Boston,
MA 02115
Phone: 617-236-8060
Email: bigsister@bigsister.org
Web site: www.bigsister.org
Description: There
are many rewards to volunteering for Big Sister, whether as a Big
Sister, as a TEAM mentor, as a school-based mentor, or as any of
the many other ways you can help us meet our mission of helping
girls reach their full potential.
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Boston Cares
190 High St. 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: 617-422-0910
Web site: www.bostoncares.org
Description: In the
course of one week, Boston Cares volunteers feed the hungry, tutor
teens and adults, plant and harvest food for soup kitchens and shelters,
package meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, build homes for low-income
families, visit the elderly, spruce-up parks and much more.
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Bristol Lodge
Administrative office: 19 Appleton St.,
Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Mike Ames,
Dee Constantino, Bruce Mollar, Annette Poirier
Phone: 781-893-0108
or 781-894-6110
Description: Work
with homeless individuals: doing resumes, fund raising, cleaning,
painting, running groups including AA and NA groups.
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Charles River Museum of Industry
154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Contact: Dan Yeager or fill
out volunteer form on website
Phone: 781-893-5410
Web site: http://www.crmi.org/volunteers.htm
Description: Clerical
including computer and telephone, conduct visitor tours, help restore
old machinery, information desk, sell tickets, food, etc., security
guards.
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City of Waltham
119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Contact: Brenda Capello,
Director of Personnel
Phone: 781-314-3355
Email: bcapello@city.waltham.ma.us
Description: Office
help in various departments of the city.
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Fitch School Parents Resource Center
14 Ash Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Mary Kerr
Phone: 781-891-9173
Web site: www.city.waltham.ma.us/fitch/default.htm
Description: ESL teachers,
read to children, tutor, assist in library/media center, mentoring
program.
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Greater Boston Food Bank
99 Atkinson Street, Boston, MA 02118
Contact: Volunteer
Hotline
Phone: 617-427-5200,
ext. 7067
Email: volunteer@gbfb.org
Web site: www.gbfb.org
Description: Food
Sorting: Through our Product Recovery program, volunteers are trained
to sort and prepare food for pickup.
Special Events: We're looking for a group of enthusiastic people
who will help plan, prepare, and execute entertaining and (sometimes)
celebrity-packed special events that promote the cause of hunger.
Checkout: Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 8:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Responsibilities include assisting member agencies
in obtaining food for their programs, counting and weighing commodities,
and creating a computer invoice.
Administrative Support: Help is always needed in our Member Services,
Volunteer Services, Communications, and Development Departments.
Tasks include data entry, helping with mailings, filing, and phone
follow-up.
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Greater Waltham Association for
Retarded Citizens (G.W.A.R.C.)
56 Chestnut Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: 781-899-1344
Email: gwarc@gwarc.org
Web site: www.gwarc.org
Description: GWARC
staff regularly need assistance with projects and outings that typically
take place on weekday afternoons. We welcome individuals and small
groups of volunteers. Many employers offer their staff the opportunity
to volunteer without the loss of vacation or personal time. GWARC
also runs a variety of recreation and leisure programs that volunteers
can help with. Whether you come along for dinner and a movie with
a small group of adults with developmental disabilities or help
out with our Inclusive Saturday Morning Rec program which serves
children with special needs, your assistance is important!
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Habitat for Humanity
273 Summer Street, 3rd Floor Boston, Massachusetts
02110
Phone: 617-423-2223
Web site: www.habitatboston.org
Description: Office
volunteers perform a wide range of administrative tasks such as
answering phones and data entry. On-site construction work is the
most popular of Habitat’s volunteer opportunities. We make every
effort to incorporate all willing volunteers regardless of skill
level. There are several committees seeking volunteers.
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Hardy Pond Association
104 Lake Street, Waltham, MA 02451-3123
Phone: 617-899-5344
Email: info@hardypond.org
Web site: www.hardypond.org
Description: Assist
in the continuation and completion of the Clean Lakes Project. Clean
up and protect the adjoining wetlands and shoreline. Initiate a
regular testing program for water quality. Encourage proper conservation
practices by abutters and users of the pond. Pursue funding to further
deepen the pond and to halt the eutrophication, weed growth and
algae blooms.
Keep the neighborhood residents aware of pond related issues and
events. Develop Hardy Pond as an environmental education resource
for Waltham.
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Hospice West, Inc.
254 South Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Elizabeth
David
Phone: 781-894-1100
Description: Weekly
visits to patients at home, nursing facility or hospital, clerical
help.
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League of Women Voters, Newton
Phone: 617-964-0014
Email: akoch@risd.edu
Web site: www.lwv.org
Description: The LWVN
is a multi-issue organization whose mission is to encourage the
informed and active participation of citizens in government and
to influence public policy through education and advocacy. We invite
and encourage all citizens of voting age to join us!
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Leland Home
21 Newton Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Candy Bouris
Phone: 781-893-2557
Description: Visit
residents for talking, bible study, reading, games, entertainment;
run errands with or for residents, drive to medical appointments.
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Lyman Estate
185 Lyman Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Sharron Kenney,
Philip Bevins, Lynn Ackerman
Phone: 781-893-7232,
781-647-9794, 781-891-7095
Description: Perennial
Garden volunteers do weeding, transplanting, etc.; Greenhouse volunteers
do potting, watering and help greenhouse customers.
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Marist Hill Nursing Home
66 Newton Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Jeff Carlson
Phone: 781-893-0240
Description: Visiting
with residents, reading aloud, writing letters, assist at social
events, drive to medical appointments, accompany patients to Mass,
provide musical entertainment.
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Meadow Green Nursing Center
45 Woburn Street, Waltham, MA 02152
Contact: Alice G.
Dugan
Phone: 781-899-8600
Web site: www.afranchihealth.com/MeadG/default.htm
Description: Lead
group for current events, creative crafts, work in gift shop, visit
residents, bring pets.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
101A First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham,
MA 02151
Contact: Brenda Barbour,
Director of Volunteers
Phone: 800-493-9255,
781-890-4990
Email: arlyn.white@mam.nmss.org
Web site: www.msnewengland.org
Description: Volunteers
needed in the following areas: MS Cycling Series Committee, Office
Support, Route Support, Opening Ceremonies, Checkpoint Stations,
Cheering Squad, Finish Ceremonies, Route Marshalls, Massage Therapists,
Motorcyclists, Packet Pick-Up, Information Booth, Bike/Luggage Team,
Signs, Traffic Control, Ham Radio Operators, Truck & Supply Vans
Drivers, MS Ambassadors Corps, MS Cheerleaders, Pedal Partners/Soul
Mates, The Thank You Team, Spread the Word, Friendly Visitors, Office
Assistants, and Public Relations.
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462
Phone: (617) 243-6000
Email:
Web site: www.nwh.org
Description: From volunteering in the emergency department
to the hospital office to helping in the gift shop. Please
fill out the form on the website if you are interested in helping
out the hospital.
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Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger
160 North Washington Street, Boston,
MA 02114
Phone: 617-723-5000
Email: info@projectbread.org
Web site: www.projectbread.org
Description: Every
year there are literally thousands of volunteer opportunities for
the Walk for Hunger, in the months preceding the walk and on walk
day. From painting signs in January and calling previous walkers
in March to helping on Walk Day in May, there is something for everyone.
We are always looking for help with mailings, copying and other
general office work. You can assist the FoodSource Hotline by staffing
the phones, fulfilling requests for information, maintaining a database,
or completing follow-up calls. We need volunteers to help prepare
for various year-round events. Project Bread's development department
does fundraising year round to support emergency feeding programs
in Massachusetts. Volunteers help track and thank donors and maintain
databases and files.
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Prospect Hill Park Authority
339 Bacon Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Gloria Champion
Phone: 781-894-9320
Description: Maintain
mailing list, mail newsletter, clean-up projects, nature walks,
research on property.
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Protestant Guild for Human Services
411 Waverly Oaks Road, Suite 104, Waltham,
MA 02452
Phone: 781-893-6000
Email: admin@protestantguild.org
Web site: www.protestantguild.org
Description: Founded
in 1946, the agency has been providing a wide spectrum of services
to children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of developmental
disabilities. The Guild is a non-sectarian organization with a volunteer
board and highly-trained professional staff dedicated to serving
individuals with special needs. For more information about
volunteer opportunities or charitable giving opportunities, contact
the Director of Evelopment.
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Reagle Players
617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Robert Eagle
Phone: 781-893-8050,
ext. 2140
Web site: www.reagleplayers.org
Description: Wardrobe
assistants and ushers.
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Scientist-Teacher Partnership
2 Leslie Road, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Mike Squillante
Phone: 781-890-3333
Description: Scientists
and engineers to speak with elementary school children
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Starlight Foundation of MA
The Schrafft Center, 529 Main Street,
Suite 608, Boston MA 02129
Contact: Talia Cohen
Phone: 617-241-9911
or 1-888-291-WISH
Web site: www.nestarlight.org
Description: Whether
spending time with children in the Starlight Sites, taking an active
part in the wish granting program, or assisting with local or national
fundraising efforts, our volunteers add joy and enthusiasm to the
Starlight Children's Foundation family.
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Support Committee for Battered Women
P.O. Box 540024
Contact: Halicue Gambrell
Phone: 781-891-0724
Description: Hotline,
overnight shelter staff, child care, support group facilitator,
legal advocate, clerical, public speaking.
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Waltham Alliance for Youth
80-A Taylor Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Sally Collura,
Susan LaFreniere
Phone: 781-891-8313,
781-891-5031
Description: Organizing
fund raising events (Garden Tour, Antique Show, Dance), chaperones
for summer activities for youth.
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Waltham Alliance to Create Housing
(WATCH)
517 Moody Street
Contact: Marc Rudnick
Phone: 781-891-6689
E-mail:
watch@watchcdc.org
Web site: http://www.watchcdc.org/news.html
Description: Tutoring
English, providing childcare during our classes, stuffing envelopes
and other administrative duties. Please call the office if you
have some free time!
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Waltham Boys and Girls Club
20 Exchange Street
Phone: 781-893-6620
Web site: www.walthambgc.org
Description: There
are three basic types of volunteer opportunities at the Waltham
Boys & Girls Club: Special Events - Typically involving one-day
commitments for programs such as our Holiday parties, field trips,
Marathon Day sleepovers etc. Short Term Programs - Any commitment
involving multiple visits such as homework help, short term workshops
performing arts class assistance and performances. Sustaining Program
Support - A commitment to our on-going programming, donating time
and energy on a weekly basis. Areas of greatest need include our
computer lab, homework help, arts & crafts, and After School Program.
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Waltham Conservation Commission
165 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452
Contact: Gloria Champion
Phone: 781-314-3846
Web site: www.city.waltham.ma.us/conservation/
Description: Filing
and organizing plans, research, Earth Day Committee.
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Waltham Council on Aging
488 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Contact: Ruth Gately
Phone: 781-314-3499
Web site: www.city.waltham.ma.us/aging/index.html
Description: Meals
on Wheels drivers and food packagers, visits to shut-ins, shopping
trips for elders, phone reassurance.
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Waltham Family YMCA
725 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Joe Martino
Phone: 781-894-5295
Web site: http://www.ymcaboston.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&PageID=137
Description: Coaches
and gym teachers, front desk, afternoon gym supervisor, fitness
and aquatic leaders.
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Waltham Police Department
155 Lexington Street
Contact: Mary Landry
Phone: 781-893-3700,
ext. 3303
Web site: www.city.waltham.ma.us/wpdweb/walthamPDWeb/home.htm
(click
on Auxiliary Hiring Information for more information) Description: Looking
for men and women between the ages of 18 and 70 that are committed
to the safety and well being of the Citizens of Waltham.
Duties include: patrolling, providing traffic support and security
for road and bicycle races, parades, municipal and private events
and functions.
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Waltham Power Program
Downtown Learning Center, 25 Lexington
Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Kathleen
Chlapowski
Phone: 781-893-8050,
ext. 3160
Description: English
as a Second Language tutor, Reading tutor, GED tutor, office help,
answer phone.
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Waltham Public Library
735 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-314-3425
Email: walmail9@mln.lib.ma.us
Web site: www.waltham.lib.ma.us
Description: Shelving
books and keeping shelves in order, process books and AV material,
working on a Friends of Library committee.
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Waltham Recycling Committee
51 Fiske Street, Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Greg Smizer
Phone: 781-894-4469
or 781-893-0004 (hotline)
Web site: www.city.waltham.ma.us/Recycling/
Description: Education/outreach
coordinators, develop a recycline resource guide.
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Watch City Coffeehouse
First Parish Church, 50 Church Street,
Waltham, MA 02154
Contact: Gail Rundlett
Phone: 781-647-1055
Description: Set up
and tear down for concerts, baking, ticket sales.
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