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Shelter Help: Help us better serve our women and children!

Volunteer Opportunity Details: Last updated on January 6, 2009 BWR shelter serves several women and their families a year. We are looking for community members who want to help support our residents and contribute to their empowerment. BWR is seeking energetic, creative, and outgoing individuals to: *Help with childcare during the day for women to be able to attend group meetings,etc. *Answer hotline and assist in screenings/referrals. *General shelter maintenance & up-keep (room painting, deep cleanings, yard clean-up, etc. *Help residents become independent through specific, creative groups on topics such as meal planning, financial budgeting, activities for children, etc. Volunteers must attend a mandatory Domestic Violence Training,(free of charge) An 8 hour core training is required for any short-term opportunities i.e yard work, etc. The next training is scheduled for January 27-30 and February 2, 2009, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. *Confidentiality on the location of the shelter and residents is a must! This opportunity is sponsored by: Battered Women's Resources Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Adolescents (13-17) Low-income / Poverty Adults (26-54) Minorities Children (5-12) Older Adults (55+) Disabled / Ill Women Families / Parents Young Adults (18-25) Homeless We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings One-Time Monthly Weekdays Occasional Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Cultural Housing Domestic Violence Human Services Family Violence We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts / Culture Finance / Accounting Child Care Food Preparation / Delivery Construction / Maintenance Painting / Wallpapering I'm interested in this opportunity Contact Person: Joy Wingard, Program Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts Address: P.O. Box 1209 Leominster, MA 01453 Directions: Contact BWR for details   Nearest Bus Stop: Contact BWR Web Site: http://www.bwri.com Last updated on January 6, 2009 Have you volunteered with this opportunity? Log your hours online Be the first person to offer feedback on this agency! Post a volunteer reflection to share your experiences with other volunteers!

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