Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Would you like to make the start of the 2009 school year a little brighter for hundreds of children in Massachusetts? The Mass. Coalition for the Homeless will collecting backpacks and school supplies for our annual Back-to-School drive. We need volunteers to organize collections with family, friends, colleagues, religious communities, neighbors, or any group you can think of. We will then work with you on how to get the supplies to our organization for distribution to homeless and at-risk children.

If you are interested in participating please contact Robyn Frost for all of the specifics for delivery and supplies needed.

Please note that this is not an on-site opportunity.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

Contact Person: Robyn Frost, Executive Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

15 Bubier Street Lynn, MA 01901 (See a map)

Directions:

From Boston, go through the Ted Williams tunnel toward the airport. Stay on Route 1-A. You will come to a sign saying "Entering Lynn". Approximately 3/4 of a mile after the sign, you will see a Dunkin Donuts, followed shortly by a Hertz Car Rental. Bubier Street is the right after Hertz. #15 is the first warehouse building on the right.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Commuter Train from North Station going to Gloucester,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: Bus 441 or 442 from Haymarket Square, 2 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

Miscellaneous Information

Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs?
	No
Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
	Yes
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
	Yes
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
	Yes
Please Choose an Impact Area
	Affordable Housing