NEW MOTHER SUPPORT A Visiting Mom will be paired with a new mother and will visit the new mom and her baby once a week for up to two hours for support, encouragement and confidence. This volunteer opportunity provides excellent training, supervision and a supportive and caring atmosphere. Contact Debbie Whitehill, Jewish Family & Children's Service at 781-647-5327, Ext. 1925; dwhitehill@jfcsboston.org
SERVE MEALS If you are interested in volunteering your time to assist the Middlesex Human Service Agency in serving meals, please contact Dick Rogers at 781-894-6110.
PARENTAL STRESS LINE Volunteers and interns are needed to become telephone counselors on the United Way's ``First Call for Help'' line, located in Kenmore Square. Training provided. Call Seamus Kearney at 617-528-5902 or visit www.pcsonline.org. Don't strike a child in anger. Call the Parental Stress Line at 800-632-8188.
HOSPICE Evercare Hospice seeks volunteers for friendly visits with hospice patients 1-4 hrs per week in Waltham. Free training provided. Call Marjie Rochon at 781-472-8641 or e-mail marjorie_rochon@uhc.com .
NEWTON TUTORS Newton Public Schools invites adults of all ages and backgrounds to volunteer once a week for 45 minutes helping an elementary school student gain confidence and competence in basic mathematics skills. Individuals and corporate or team project participants, and other adults who live or work in Newton and surrounding towns are welcome. Prior teaching or tutoring experience is not required. Contact Paula Steen, Volunteer coordinator, at 617-559-6131 or paula_steen@newton.k12.ma.us.
REAGLE PLAYERS Non-profit theater company Reagle Players seeks volunteers: ushers, dressers, reception, stitchers and much more. Share any skills. No formal experience necessary. Call 781-891-5600 to inquire or visit www.reagleplayers.com for information.
CJP Combined Jewish Philanthropies has volunteer possibilities: teach a child or adult to read, share your time with an isolated senior, make a real difference in the lives of children, visit a new mom, feed the hungry or use your professional skills. Information: Nancy, 617-558-6585.
COMMUNITY DAY CENTER The Community Day Center seeks volunteers to tutor low to no income guest in literacy, GED, resume writing and computer skills including hunting for jobs on the internet. Bilingual Spanish and Portuguese speakers especially needed. Hours: Monday - Friday 1:30-4:30 or weekends at the Library. Call Rob Mark, executive director, 617-960-7793, www.communitydaycenter.com, walthamday@comcast.net.
CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM Jewish Community Volunteer Program seeks individuals to assist legal Massachusetts immigrants and refugees to become naturalized citizens. No experience necessary. Call 800-234-0110.
ROAD TO RECOVERY Volunteer drivers are needed to drive cancer patients to their treatment appointments. Volunteers receive training from the ACS. Call 617-556-7400 or visit www.cancer.org.
VISION IMPAIRED Provides safe and reliable transport for vision impaired MAB staff members to and from home visits to consumers and/or to community agencies. Stipend payments of $10 and up per day, depending on number of trips. Tolls and parking reimbursement. Own/rented car required. Volunteer must have a valid motor vehicle license. Commitment of minimum of six months. Contact Donna Bailey at 617-972-9119 or dbailey@mabcommunity.org
CAT CONNECTION The Cat Connection, a group of volunteers who help control the feral cat population through the trap/neuter/return/feed process, is seeking volunteers to spend 10-15 minutes a week to feed abandoned and stray cats. For those interested, call 781-899-4610.
MARISTHILL Maristhill Nursing & Rehab Center seeks volunteers to assist with Mass, Eucharistic Ministry, accompany people to medical appointments (no driving required), visit with elders, or share your unique talents and gifts in other ways. No experience necessary. Training, supervision, and support are provided. Call Maureen Andrew at 781-893-0240.
TERMINALLY ILL VNA Care Network & Hospice, a non-profit visiting nurse association, needs volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families in eastern and central Massachusetts. Training, supervision and support are provided. Call Nancy Barcelo, volunteer coordinator, at 888-663-3688, Ext. 4271, www.vnacarenetwork.org.
PARENT CHILD HOME The Parent Child Home Program in Newton is looking for interested, well qualified people to volunteer as home visitors in an early education, literacy program. Looking for motivated, committed people who can help families discover the joy in learning. Bilingual individuals encouraged to join our group of home visitors. Call Carol Rubin at 617-969-5906, ext. 144 to learn more about how you can contribute.
REACH REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, formerly The Support Committee for Battered Women in Waltham, seeks volunteers to help run programs, as well as office and fund-raising support. The organization helps any survivor of domestic violence in the MetroWest region. Call Carrie Ferrera at 781-891-0724, Ext. 303, www.reachofma.org. Training provided.
HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Seeks volunteers to provide comfort and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and to their families. Call Elizabeth at 617-969-6130. Located at 2042 Beacon St., Newton.
TUTORING OPPORTUNITY Jewish Coalition for Literacy seeks volunteers to tutor young children from Greater Boston Public Schools. Call 617-457-8661 for information.
SHARE YOUR SIGHT VISION Community Services, at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind, needs volunteers to read or shop with a blind neighbor, to help that person maintain independence. Two or three flexible hours per week. Training and support provided. Opportunities are available throughout most of Massachusetts. Call Donna Bailey at 1-800-852-3029, or visit our volunteer page at www.mablind.org.
SAMARITANS Suicide Prevention Hotline volunteers are needed by the Samaritans. Training provided. For information call Eileen at 508-872-1780. To reach the hotline call (508) 875-4500. Teen line is toll free, 877-SOS-TEEN (877-767-8336.)
CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION Volunteers are needed to teach Newton elementary school children how to avoid abuse by peers, strangers and known adults. Training provided. Call Gail Sommer at 617-969-5906 Ext. 143.
TEEN REACH Volunteer mentors needed as role models for local teenagers. Time commitment 2-4 hours per week. Training and relationship support provided. Call 617-969-5906, Ext. 125.
SHARE YOUR SIGHT Read a visually impaired neighbor's mail to help them maintain independence. Desire to help and 2-3 hours per week required. Training and support provided. Call Massachusetts Association for the Blind at 617-972-9119. 80 to 100 people are on waiting list for assistance.
HOSPICE & ADMINISTRATIVE HELP VNA Care Choices needs volunteers to offer emotional and practical support to terminally ill patients and their families in many communities, including Waltham and Newton. Training and supervision provided. Call Nancy Barcelo, 781-890-4440, ext. 3471.
READING PARTNERS RSVP Ä Retired Senior Volunteer Program develops volunteer opportunities for people 55 and older in areas such as education, environment, public safety and health. The program is sponsored by Mystic Valley Elder Services. Volunteers are needed for the Reading Partners program in four Waltham schools. Call Diane Waack at 781-324-7705 Ext. 174.
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE Seeks volunteers for clerical, data entry and to support a variety of programs such as Friend-to-Friend (617/558-1267), Friendly Visitors, Visiting Moms, Long-term Care Ombudsman, Community Housing for Adult Independence, and Family Table Greater Boston food pantry (617/566-0333). For more information call Marjorie Sokol at 617-558-1278.
COMMUNITY LINKS Wayside Community Links, 118 Central St., Waltham, seeks volunteer to do street outreach and co-facilitate educational groups for adolescents. Spanish and Portuguese speaking candidates are especially needed. Training provided. Call 781-891-0555 Ext. 71 for more information.
SHINE Serving Health Information Needs of Elders is an opportunity for individuals to become health benefits counselors for seniors in Massachusetts. Receive certification to inform homebound senior citizens about different health care plans. Call Wendy Adlerstin at 617-926-4100.
PARENT/CHILD VISITORS Volunteers are needed to work in the Parent Child Home Program, an early intervention/education program for parents and their children ages birth to 4 years old. Training and supervision provided for in-home visits to families in Newton, Needham, Wellesley and Waltham. Spanish-speaking volunteers are encouraged to apply. Call Carol Rubin at Newton Community Service Centers at 617-969-5906 Ext. 144.
DIVORCE CENTER Seeks volunteers to provide information to individuals and families coping with separation and divorce. Call 617-965-9518 or 800-434-8787. Located in Newton.
JEWISH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Jewish Community Volunteer Program provides volunteer opportunities from two hours a week to two hours a year for people of all ages and interests. Call 617-558-6585.
MENTORS NEEDED Cambridge Family and Children's Service seeks mentors to make a difference in the lives of children, pregnant teens and homeless women. Bilingual volunteers from different ethnic backgrounds are especially needed. Support, supervision and stipend for expenses will be provided. Call 617-876-4210.
ESCORT ELDERS MATCH-UP Interfaith Volunteers seeks volunteers to escort elders to and from medical appointments in the greater Boston area. Provide support and assurance to isolated elders. Medical escorts may volunteer as much or as little time as they prefer. Call MATCH-UP at 617-536-3557.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELPLINE The Mass. Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline seeks volunteers for the 24-hour phone service to persons affected by alcoholism and substance abuse and their families. Training and supervision provided. Call 617-536-0501 Ext. 201.
