For Partners who want to have a Volunteer Opportunity posted with the Boston Cares calendar program. Please fill this out when reaching out about new volunteer opportunities to be posted to the calendar.
We have included a sample- example of what a Calendar Post will look like based on information given from this google form:
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EXAMPLE:
*Title of Volunteer Opportunity* Park Cleanup with Boston Cares!
*Name of Organization being Served* Boston Cares (link to organizations profile on Boston Cares Portal)
*Organization's Website* bostoncares.org
*Organizational Covid Vaccination Requirements * The health and safety of our volunteers, Volunteer Leaders, and the people we serve is our top priority. We are working with our Community Partners to ensure that state & city guidance is followed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Read about our Safety Requirements.
*Organization Mission Statement* Boston Cares partners with nonprofits and schools to expand their impact by mobilizing diverse people to collaboratively address our community’s critical needs.
*Describe volunteers be doing specifically for this opportunity* Join Boston Cares for our annual cleanup at "XYZ" Park! Volunteers will be working together to clean trash at the park from 12pm to 3pm. Volunteers will be asked to be prepared to wear comfortable clothing, and to bring gloves or other equipment if needed.
*Are there any special physical requirements for this opportunity* Volunteers will be asked to stand for a majority of the 3-hour session.
*Is there any skillset that is beneficial to have for this opportunity? (Ex. Bilingual in English/Spanish, etc.) * Comfortability using outdoor tools such as a shovel and rake.
*What is the impact the volunteers will have on community* Environmental vibrancy in Dorchester.
*Specific part of Boston/neighborhoods served* Dorchester Based Opportunity
*Address of Volunteer Opportunity* 123 Main Street Dorchester Massachusetts
*MBTA Line Accessibility* 5-minute walk from Red Line - Shamut Stop
*Is there any other important for volunteers to know before signing up for this volunteer opportunity* Volunteers will be expected to stay the entire 3-hour session. Please sign up only if you will be available for the entire shift.
*Date(s) of event* January 7th, January 13th, January 20th
*Start Time of Event* 12:00 PM
*End Time of Event* 3:00 PM
*What days the events take place in the week? (Ex. Every Week on Monday and Tuesday ) * Every Week, Mondays, same time as above over the next 3 months.
