Opportunities From: United Way of North Central Massachusetts Volunteer Center

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to expand its successful volunteer facilitated, evidence-based, cognitive skill workshop program. The Department is interested to train a second cadre of volunteers to meet the demand for the courses. The training will instruct participants on how to facilitate a Cognitive Skills workshop as well as provide a thorough understanding of the group process, classroom management skills, and the necessary requirements for being an effective group facilitator. Instructional strategies will include instructor led learning, group discussion, small group exercises, and role-playing exercises. The sequence of instruction and learning experiences are designed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skill to demonstrate the desired outcome of the lesson. The seven lesson plans include: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Asking For Help, Assertive Communication, Using Self-Control, Setting Goals and Negotiating.

The Department of Correction offers its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, employment, religious and substance abuse programs. Presently, the Department is seeking to secure volunteers to facilitate job skill related workshop modules on topics including resume writing, the application process, interview techniques, job retention skills, and interaction with co-workers Each module is a composed of 2 ? two hour workshops. The sequence of workshops will conclude with a mock job fair. Curriculum materials and facilitation training will be provided. Volunteers are needed in both the English and Spanish speaking programs.

The Massachusetts Department of Correction offer its inmates under its care and custody the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, religious and substance abuse programs. The Department is very interested to offer volunteer programming specific to meeting the needs of incarcerated veterans.

North Central Correctional Institution (NCCI), located in Gardner, is a medium-security prison for male offenders in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. NCCI treatment/program services offer its inmates the opportunity to take part in educational, treatment and reintegration programs. They include mental health, educational, religious and substance abuse programs. NCCI is seeking religious / spiritual mentors in the Muslim, Native American and Rastafaria traditions.

Parents in Leominster need your help!

We need a volunteer (you!) to act as a group facilitator for a parent support group in Leominstera. As a facilitator, you will be maintaining the safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment which characterizes our support groups.

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Our groups provided a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for creating positive and caring peer relationships. Our approach is preventative; once the emotional support of the parent has been strengthened, a parent is better able to actively guide and nurture the family.

Are you a special person looking for an amazing experience?

PHP is looking for a volunteer (you!) to act as a group facilitator for a parent support group in the FMC Devens Prison. As a facilitator, you will be maintaining the safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment which characterizes our support groups.

Requirements:

Commitment:

Parents come to our support groups seeking encouragement and feedback on parenting-related issues. Shared leadership, trust, respect, responsibility, and positive parenting are key components of our support groups. Our groups provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for creating positive and caring peer relationships. Our approach is preventative; once the emotional support of the parent has been strengthened, a parent is better able to actively guide and nurture the family.

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of parents looking for help?

Currently, PHP is seeking volunteer counselors to offer support and act as a listening ear for parents in crisis.

Volunteers do not need prior counseling experience for this opportunity. Volunteers will be trained on crisis intervention and basic counseling techniques at our Watertown office. Once training is complete, calls may be taken at home or on a personal cell phone.

As a Parental Stress Line Counselor, you will learn valuable counseling skills, meet other like-minded volunteers, and be able to give back to your community.

PHP asks volunteers to commit to 50 four-hour shifts OR 20 overnight shifts totaling 200 hours for the year.

To Apply:

You can apply to be a volunteer counselor in one of 3 ways:

Visit our website at www.parentshelpingparents.org, click on the volunteer tab.

Email us at info@parentshelpingparents.org

Call Claudia Vigil at 617-926-5008 x103.

Volunteers needed 3 shifts a day/evening to keep the gift shop open for the convenience of staff, patients and visitors. Duties include the sale of articles in the gift shop. Volunteer must be able to learn the cash register and to make correct change. Volunteers should have a pleasant, helpful attitude and be customer service focused. Gift Shop shifts are Monday --Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturdays 10 am - 1:00 pm and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  Sundays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

FROM THE NORTH: Take 495 South to Route 2 West Take Exit 24b {route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 N thru 2 stop lights just after 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews Street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM LOGAN AIRPORT OR THE EAST: Sumner Tunnel to expressway North to Storrow Drive Follow Storrow Drive to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North--Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just After 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews street Follow Matthews street to the end At end bear right onto Green Street, left into hospital parking lot FROM SPRINGFIELD, MA. OR THE WEST Take the Mass Pike to the Auburn, Ma exit Follow 290 East to exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden}Route 190 North Follow Route 190 North to Route 2 West Take exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM RHODE ISLAND OR THE SOUTH Route 95 North to Route 495 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot FROM WORCESTER, MA Follow 290 East to Exit 19--{Fitchburg/Holden} rte 190 North Follow Rte 190 North to Route 2 West Take Exit 24B {Route 140 North-Ashburnham/Winchendon} Follow Route 140 North through 2 stop lights Just after the 2nd light, take a left onto Matthews St. Follow Matthews St. to the end. At end bear right onto Green St., left into hospital parking lot

The Institute of Professional Practice, Inc. a Fitchburg human service agency serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is currently in need of an attorney or paralegal volunteer to serve on our Human Rights Committee. Human Rights protection is an integral part of IPPI’s support of adults with disabilities. Committee members review and evaluate restrictive practices within behavior plans, the use of supportive and protective devices to ensure safety and health, and review restraint data and practice. The Committee collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and influences best practices in these areas.

The committee meets 4x’s times each calendar year; the third Tuesday of every other month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Meeting remotely is an option.

If you are an attorney or paralegal by profession and would like to volunteer your time to perform this very important work, please contact our Human Rights Coordinator, Linda Kaiser.

Become a Volunteer Conservation Monitor for one of Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust’s 70+ Conservation Restriction properties. Responsibilities include walking the boundaries of your assigned property and visiting any trails or areas of access at least once a calendar year, documenting any changes to the land, and writing and submitting a report with all of your findings. Volunteer Conservation Monitors should be able to commit at least 3 years of service.

Individual trainings will be provided!