Take advantage of the wealth of talent within our community. The Chamber will post volunteer opportunities for any local organization. If you’d like to add a listing please use the form at left. Volunteer opportunities are posted at no charge. If you have any questions please contact us.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (postings will expire in 3 months unless renewed)
Christmas Kettle Workers
English Language Tutor
Tutoring and Daycare Volunteers
Help a child read
Firebrand Concert Series
Volunteer Position Available: Christmas Kettle Workers
Position Description: We need volunteer bell ringers . It’s fun and very rewarding – and you can do it for as little as two hours! Many shifts are available. Families are welcome. We encourage civic and social groups also. Ring bells to help raise funds for The Salvation Army.
Expected Time Commitment (Hours/month): 2 hours minimum
Position Location: Throughout Malden, Medford and Everett
Qualifications/Skills Preferred: Reliable, friendly, willing to ask for donations. Willing to work outdoors, and stand by the kettle.
Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Motivated by the love of God, as a leader in Christian faith-based human services, The Salvation Army is committed to serving the whole person, body, mind and spirit, with integrity and respect, using creative solutions to positively transform lives.
How to Apply: Call the office at 781-324-1970 to set up a time to complete a short volunteer application.
Whom to contact for more information: Lieutenant James Labbe
9/2011 Mystic Valley Elder Services:
Volunteer Position Available: Help A Child Read.
Position Description: In the Reading Partners Program, specially-trained volunteers are placed in local public schools as literacy coaches. Children in kindergarten through third grade are referred to the program by teachers and are matched with volunteers for weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions. Reading Partner volunteers are supported by on-site coordinators and the RSVP Literacy Coordinator. The Reading Partner Program provides volunteers with an opportunity to help children who need extra assistance with their reading skills.
Expected Time Commitment (Hours/month): Four hours per week, September through June.
For more information, contact Ken Neal at 781 324 7705 or kneal@mves.org, or check the website www.mves.org/joinus/current/readingpartners.php
8/2011 The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc.
Volunteer Position Available: English Language Tutor
Position Description: One-on-One Tutors at The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) help foreign-born adults learn English as well as gain an understanding of the American culture. After completing the application process and attending training, the one-on-on tutor is matched with a student to provide individualized language instruction. The next training day will be 8/20/11. Students and tutors can meet either at The ILC headquarters or the Malden Library at mutually convenient times one to two hours per week. The volunteer tutors not only get the satisfaction of helping their students, they learn some of the student’s language and culture in the process.
Expected Time Commitment (Hours/month): 1-2 hours/week
Position Location: The ILC headquarters or the Malden Library
Qualifications/Skills Preferred: High school diploma required. College preferred. Teaching experience is helpful but not required. Tutors must complete an application and attend training before being matched to a student. Tutors should be prepared to committ to working with their assigned student for 9 months.
Mission: The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) of Malden, MA is a non-profit organization that helps immigrants and refugees become successful workers, parents and community members through direct service programs and public education. Our direct service program provides free year-round English classes to immigrant and refugee adults in Greater Boston. The ILC further supports immigrants through the Public Education Institute, which informs Americans about the economic and social contributions of immigrants in our society. For more information visit www.ilctr.org.
How to Apply: Contact Holly Jones at (781) 322-9777 or hjones@ilctr.org to set up an interview and attend the August 20, 2011 training.
Contact Holly Jones for more information.
Volunteer Position Available: We are seeking many tutoring and daycare volunteers.
Position Description: Tutoring children from 5-18 years old with their school work or providing daycare in the mornings.
Expected Time Commitment (Hours/month): 1-2 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Location: 350 Cross Street in Malden.
Qualifications/Skills preferred: No skills necessary – training and support is provided! Must pass a criminal background check before you are allowed to participate in the program.
Mission: To end family homelessness in the Greater Boston area.
How to apply: Please contact Heather Ventresco at 781-322-9119 or hventresco@housingfamilies.org .
Firebrand Concert Series
Volunteer Positions:
1. Usher
2. Page-turner (for amateur pianists)
3. Ticket collector
4. Reception server
5. Mailing List handler
6. Grant-writer
7. Distributor of Publicity Materials
8. Fundraiser with businesses and individuals
Expected Time Commitment (Hours/month): as is possible for volunteer
Position Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish (1-5), or within Malden (6-8)
Qualifications/Skills Preferred: ”People” Skills, Musical experience, Grant-writing, Marketing, Fundraising
How to Apply:
Please email firebrandconcertseries@gmail.com or visit our website, www.firebrandconcertseries.com, where there is a ”Get Involved” tab to express your interest.
Mission: We offer a series of chamber music concerts to Malden residents and surrounding neighborhoods. We aim to provide thought-provoking, educational, innovative, and affordable programming to engage the whole community.
Whom to contact for more information: Diana Golden; firebrandconcertseries@gmail.com
