Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on October 28, 2009 |
The Playspace Programs of Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers to interact and play with children living in family homeless and domestic violence shelters throughout Central Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours per week for 6 months is required. Daytime and evening hours available. Please call (508)755-2615 for training information and an application, or visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org to apply online. All volunteers must participate in a training. Volunteers must be at least 18. If they are 16 or 17, they may volunteer with their parent or guardian.  This opportunity is sponsored by: Horizons for Homeless Children - MA - Central Massachusetts
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Children (5-12) |
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Homeless |
| Families / Parents |
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Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) |
| Govt Aid Recipients |
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Low-income / Poverty |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Homelessness |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Child Care |
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Address:
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237 Millbury St.Worcester, MA 01610(See a map) |
Directions:
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From the West: Take I-90 (Mass Pike)to Auburn exit. Follow signs to 290 East, Worcester. Take Exit 12, Brosnihan Square. Proceed in left lane off ramp, curving left under the bridge. Make an immediate right after bridge onto Millbury St. Go one block. The Horizons Initiative is located on the third floor of Pernet Family Health Service which is on the right at the corner of Seymour St. Parking is on street.
Nearest Bus Stop: Millbury City line |
Details where opportunity can also be performed
This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
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Available throughout all of Massachusetts |
Web Site: http://www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
| Last updated on October 28, 2009 |
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I LOVE it!!! i Look forward to it every week i love the kids!!
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The agency i am with is YouInc. Its for homless teenage mothers and there kids. We watch 6 kids 2 can't walk and the rest are toddlers.My sister and my mother do it with me!I really look forward to every Tusday from 5-7. The kids are wonderful challenging at times of course but soooo worth it!It gives the mothers a break as well as the kids and i enjoy well pretty much every minute of it!:)
posted by MaryJanice on March 20, 2006 |
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