The Pandan village is located in Rembang regency. The word ‘Pandan’ itself means such kind of leaf which smells good and it can also be used to make a plaited mat.The village provides natural scenery and is far away from polution. This is a pilot project in an elementary school in Rembang regency intended to give some contributions to the educational program in the school and influence positively the develpment of the village, while promoting international solidarity and intercultural encounters. In this context, a team of international volunteers is invited to take part both in renovating the area and in educational activities.
The project will be in Pandan Elementary School with around 100 students and 10 local teachers. The volunteers will help in the renovation and painting of the local school. The educational activities with the children will involve mainly teaching English and basic hygiene practices like cleaning hands, cutting nails, etc.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities.
Leisure time: During the free time, the volunteers may visit Goa Akbar (Big Cave) and Goa Maharani (Maharani Cave). Near these caves, there is a tourist site called Wisata Bahari Lamongan (the site lies along the beach and is completed with some interesting games, performances and a swimming pool).
If you are enthusiastic and open-minded, are looking for an exciting time and amazing experiences, ready to make friends with people from all around the world, while
contributing for a good cause, you may find yourcharity project in Cadip International Volunteer Program
December 5 - December 19, 2009 March 20 - April 3, 2010
Bali Island is a densely populated island, with population more that 3 million people all together. The population is almost all Indonesian, 95% are of Balinese Hindu descent and could be describe as ethic Balinese. Bali is also a tiny, extremely fertile and dramatically mountainous island. It is only 140 km by 80 km. The tourism boom, which started in 1970s has brought many changes and has helped pay for improvement in roads, telecommunication, education and health. Though tourism has had some marked effects, Bali’s unique culture and custom has proved to be remarkably island. Bali disabled School was founded with the aim to cater for the needs of disabled children and youth in Bali and the surrounding areas. Moreover, this school is also aimed to encourage and motivate the disable children and youth to struggle for their future. We would like to host foreign volunteers because we believe that their interaction with the children, during education and vocational classes and other therapeutic activities will be of great benefit as our students have little or no chances to meet and live with people from other cultures. The intercultural dimension that their presence will generate will also be welcomed and valued by the local staffs. The support that the volunteers will give to our teaching staff, particularly those teaching English, will be invaluable.
The role of the volunteers will be assisting local teacher in classes like teaching basic conversation in English, helping teacher in giving training on physical activities of the disabled students like making simple handicrafts, playing, doing simple sport etc . Volunteers' influence on students is expected to create a sense of knowledge of other realities of the disabled kids and other cultures in a way that improves their own perception of themselves and what they can achieve. Also to open the mind of international volunteers that the disabled students also need attention to face their future. It will also give opportunity for the international volunteers about the treatment that should be done by the families of disabled children.
These are just a few of the questions we are asking in our study of children's brain development.
We are inviting 5 & 6-year-old children to play fun games with brain scientists and have cool pictures of their brain taken with our fMRI machine. Kids who participate get to take home their very own brain pictures in addition to Amazon.com gift cards, toys, and books.
Visits can be arranged at your convenience, on weekends or weekdays. We provide free parking.
The study runs approximately 45 minutes to an hour and is located in Harvard square.
We ask you to answer a few basic questionnaires and to wear non-invasive sensors while watching media
Are you eligible for this study? Please send us the following (can cut and paste):
We are initially recruiting caucasian subjects, US citizens, with no heart murmur or heart medication, no medicines for depression, and 18-35 years old.
We also ask that you avoid caffeine for at least two hours before the study? For women, must not be pregnant
December 21, 2009 - January 3, 2010 January 18 - January 31, 2010 February 15 - February 28, 2010 March 15 - March 28, 2010 April 19 - May 2, 2010 May 17 - May 30, 2010
The Singburi projects are part of a larger campaign and efforts to stimulate rural development with the support of International Voluntary Service. We believe that the impact of the international volunteers in rural communities is an important stimulus to open minds and reduce prejudices. We work a lot with rural areas to transmit these values to the villagers. The main objective of the international volunteer project is cultural exchange between the volunteers and the local villagers. The participants in the project will also practically work in the communities, getting involved in several kinds of support and development works, such as construction of a village house or a school, etc. The exact nature of the work will depend of the needs of the village at the time of the project. Study theme: The volunteers will learn about the culture of rural Thailand in general and the traditions and specificity of the Central region. Thai language lessons will also be given to the volunteers.
Special requirements: No special profile is required for this project, but having experience in construction work will be appreciated. Nature lovers and ethnologists will particularly enjoy the project. Adaptability is required from the volunteers. Project language: English Location: The project will be held in the Singburi region (Central Thailand). Sing Buri is 142 km north of Bangkok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It was established in the year 1895 during the reign of King Rama V. The province currently occupies an area of 822 square kilometres. Singburi has many beautiful temples to visit.
*Skills you’ll use:
- This is a perfect role if you seek to use and develop skills in marketing, nonprofit program development, and the use of social media.
- You will also gain knowledge of key players in the philanthropy world, and have the satisfaction of helping to catalyze greater giving.
*What you’ll do:
- Develop our calendar of online events for each coming month.
- Learn to use and handle online services for webinars, conference calls, and registration. (Currently testing out TalkShoe, EventBrite, and Dimdim.)
- Help create online promotional materials.
- Promote the events through Twitter, Facebook, our e-bulletin, blogs, and other online means.
- Coordinate volunteers who will assist with the above.
*Team, Location, and Hours:
- You can work from any location and on your own schedule.
- You are welcome to attend our monthly meetings of the full Bolder Giving team in Arlington, Massachusetts, but this is not required.
- You will be working closely (although perhaps virtually) with Bolder Giving’s director and operations manager.
The full position will need at least 4 hours a week for at least 4 months. But we can create smaller pieces if necessary. Internships available.
The study involves 7 appointments (5 consecutive days + 2 follow-up assessments) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Eligible volunteers will practice a finger sequencing task on a computer keyboard while we apply safe, noninvasive brain stimulation. You will be reimbursed at a rate of $25 per hour!
Do you or someone you know struggle with dieting and bingeing? Do you compensate by vomiting or other extremes? Do you have severe moodiness or relationship problems?
Free confidential therapy is available to those who are interested and eligible (women ages 18-65) for research studies we are currently conducting. We are investigating active treatments, including education and counseling, for eating disorders including bulimia nervosa.
If you are interested please contact the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at 617.353.9610 and ask for Lauren. You can also visit our website at http://www.bu.edu/card/research/eating.html.
If you answered YES to most of the questions above, we would like to hear from you! We have a couple of appointment openings tomorrow morning for a research study on personality and social situations. The total compensation, if you complete the entire study, is $350, and you can start by making $40 tomorrow morning!
The study involves 9 weekly visits to the DCRP. All subjects in this study will receive active treatment, and will be assigned by chance, like the flip of a coin, to take either Seroquel alone, or the combination of Seroquel and an antidepressant (Sertraline, Citalopram or Escitalopram).
We are studying the development of language, social, and communication skills in infants from 6 to 24 months. We invite families who have a baby (6 months or younger) and also have an older child with a language disorder. If selected for the study, we will measure your baby’s response to pictures and sounds using non-invasive methods. He or she will also play with toys, and interact with experienced professionals. Parents will be invited to keep a home diary about their children’s developing skills. Babies usually love it and parents find the feedback extremely informative. Compensation is provided for families and small gifts are given to your children.
For more information about participating in this research project, please contact:
46 PLEASANT STREET
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
www.cambridgewomenscenter.org
(617) 354-6394
Cambridge Directions to get to the Center: From Central Square, take River Street to Pleasant Street. From Harvard or Kendal Squares, take Massachusetts Avenue to Central Square and then go on to River Street which forks onto Pleasant Street.
The Women's Center offers a number of support and social groups for women. We also provide groups designed to promote personal growth. Some of our groups are open to all women, while others are open only to women dealing with a specific issue (i.e., domestic violence, child sexual abuse, etc.) The purposes of our group programming are to foster healing, provide support, assist in developing community, and offer information so that women may make informed decisions.
Each month, a calendar of our groups is posted on our website. The calendar is also available by calling 617-354-8807.
The Cambridge Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. To volunteer for opportunities - for other than today - please go to our website www.cambridgewomenscenter.org and fill out the volunteer application and let us know what your interests are. We will get back to you about the possibilities that are available at this time.
The Center is also seeking volunteers to:
1. Staff the Helpline: The Women's Center provides a Helpline for women in crisis, women looking for emotional support, and women searching for resources and referrals. The helpline is available during all open hours.
2. Provide childcare for women utilizing the Center’s services.
3. Provide IT support
4. Help with maintenance and cleaning
These volunteers will be supervised by the Center Coordinator. Volunteers who staff the Helpline will receive volunteer trainings starting in January.
In a few short weeks, the first wave of unemployment benefits will begin to run out across the state. Anticipating a surge in the number of families needing help with the food and other basics this Thanksgiving season, United Way and Catholic Charities are hosting the Thanksgiving Project on Saturday, November 21, to provide local families in need with holiday food and supplies.
Concerned that the prolonged economic crisis will cause many families to have to make difficult decisions around food and other basic needs this Thanksgiving, we are calling on the community to help donate food and supplies this month to meet the need. We are also looking for volunteers to help pack Thanksgiving foods during the week of November 16th and hand them out on the morning of Saturday November 21st.
To get involved, contact volunteer@supportunitedway.org
Items needed include:
• Non-perishable food items: Canned vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce, etc.
• Foil baking pans and other supplies.
• Gift cards that can be spent on food and supplies:
• AFTER November 18: potatoes, pies and other perishable foods.
Contributions for the Thanksgiving Project can be dropped off at 51 Sleeper Street in Boston from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until November 20.
If you are interested in participating, please respond to this posting with the following information:
• Your name
• Your age
• Your occupation
• Your highest level of education
• Your telephone number(s) and the best time to reach you
•Are between 18 and 40 years old
•Have irregular menstrual cycles (fewer than nine per year)
•Are not on any hormone medications (no birth control pills) for three months
•Have acne and/or excessive hair growth
Participation includes an initial set of assessments and a 2nd set 1 year later.
•Adolescents/young adults can earn $275 for each set of assessments.
• Family members earn $15/hour.
The B-SNIP study is looking for:
-One person in a family willing to participate, (aged 15-65,) who has been diagnosed with either schizophrenia, schizoaffective or bipolar disorder with psychotic features.
-Also at least one first-degree relative, (biological brother, sister, mother, father or child.) It does not matter whether these relatives have or do not have these illnesses.
-Participants must not have a diagnosis of mental retardation, serious medical problems or prolonged drug or alcohol abuse.
All procedures are painless and involve completing various testing measures, interviews and questionnaires.
Participants can earn up to $200 for completion of the study which typically lasts 8-10 hours.
* You must be 18 years of age or older.
* You must be single (not married or in a committed relationship unless holding a leadership position).
* If you agree to participate in a project, you must arrive at the project site on time. Since you are making a commitment to SVB and our Nonprofit Partner to volunteer at the event, please try to give us 48 hours notice if you need to cancel.
Jolly Jaunt to Benefit the Special Olympics Massachusetts
(Park Street, Red Line T)
Saturday, December 5th, 8:30 am - 12:00 am
SVB Volunteers will be helping as walk course marshals.
It is a 5K run / walk event that will take place on Boston Common. All proceeds of the race help fund uniforms, equipment, year-round training and competition costs for local Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes.
To sign up e-mail: svbrace@yahoo.com (20 Volunteers)
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Prison Book Program
(Quincy Center, Red Line T, Quincy Center)
Saturday, December 5th, 10 am - 1:00pm
Help the Prison Book Program fill requests for books sent by prisoners. The Prison Book Program is a grassroots organization that exists for one purpose - to send free books to prisoners. The Prison Book Program is located in Quincy Center. Volunteers will help pick books and pack books to be sent to prisoners. This event will be held at the First Church in Quincy Center.
To sign up e-mail: svbpri01@yahoo.com (20 Volunteers)
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SVB's Annual Holiday Event Set up
Salvation Army Castle Setup (Arlington Green Line T)
Saturday, December 12th, 8:30am till 10:30am
Volunteers will be helping the Salvation Army this December with the setup of their Christmas Castle where toys and coats distributed to those in need. Please note volunteers will be helping with the setup of their space. Volunteers will be helping move tables and setting up wooden tables. Volunteers would need to be able to lift 50 to 60lbs.
To sign up email: svbevent@yahoo.com (12 Volunteers)
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SVB's Annual Holiday Event
Salvation Army Castle Setup (Arlington Green Line T)
Saturday, December 12th, 12pm till 3pm
Volunteers will be helping the Salvation Army this December with the setup of their Christmas Castle where toys and coats distributed to those in need. Please note there will be some lifting of boxes at this event.
This event is a popular event every year...you will leave with the satisfaction of what was accomplished in such a short amount of time. SVB Volunteers will be helping sort and set up their coats for distribution.
To sign up email: svbsal01@yahoo.com (20 Volunteers)
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Greater Boston Food Bank (Red Line T, Andrew, + #1 Bus)
Saturday, December 12th, 1pm - 3:30 pm
Do you like to laugh, talk with others, and have a great impact on the lives of others? Then The Food Bank is the place for you! Volunteers will be cleaning, sorting, boxing, and weighing food for distribution throughout the Greater Boston region. It is an amazing experience that you will leave feeling rewarded! Sign up today!
To sign up email: svbgre01@yahoo.com (15 volunteers)
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Saturday's Bread (Green Line, Govt Center + short walk)
Saturday, December 12th, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturday’s Bread was founded upon the insight that, while there were food programs for people in need in Boston from Monday through Friday, few, if any, served meals on Saturday/Sunday. The goal was – and is -- to fill this crucial gap. We will be helping cook/serve/setup for a meal during our shift.
To sign up e-mail: svbsat01@yahoo.com (7 volunteers)
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Charles River Conservancy Tree Pruning
(Harvard Square Red Line T + short walk)
Saturday, December 19th, 9 am - 1 pm
Volunteers will be helping with tree pruning this day. The Charles River Conservancy will provide all the necessary tools and will train volunteers in proper pruning technique.
To sign up email: crcsvb@yahoo.com (15 volunteers)
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City Mission Society's annual
Christmas Shop Program
At the First Church in Winchester
Winchester Commuter Rail T, + short walk
Sunday, December 20th 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Volunteers will help sort donated gifts and repacking them. More than 10,000 items are delivered to First Church in Winchester every year (located at 21 Church Street ).
City Mission Society's annual Christmas Shop Program brings the joys of giving and receiving to many people in the Greater Boston area. In 2008 over 1,600 adults and children benefited thanks to the generosity of hundreds of members of more than 40 local churches, groups and organizations. In 2009 we expect the need to be even greater.
You are at least 18 years of age
You have suffered from episodes of abdominal pain or discomfort associated with cramping for at least 3 months, and has these symptoms at least 2 times month.
You are not currently under a doctor’s treatment to treat these symptoms.
-Qualified participants will receive, at no cost:
Depressed men and women age 18 - 60, currently on SSRI or SNRI treatment, for a research study examining the usefulness of two neuroimaging tests in predicting whether someone with depression will get better when they are treated with a type of talk therapy called psychodynamic psychotherapy. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a type of treatment that explores better ways of coping with depression and other life problems.
Eligible participants will receive 16, 50-minute psychotherapy sessions, which will be billed to you or to your health insurance company in the usual way.
Additionally, at five times throughout the study, you will come to the Depression Clinical and Research Program to do a series of tasks. We will also ask you to come in for a follow-up visit three months after the end of your psychotherapy sessions. Each of these visits will last about 1.5 hours. The total amount you will receive for completing these visits is $155.
15 eligible participants will have the option of having two positron emission tomography (PET) scans, for which compensation will be provided based on the time commitment ($75 per scan).
Stiffness and Body Aches?
Neck and Shoulders tender to the touch?
Widespread muscle pain and fatigue?
Trouble falling asleep and staying asleep?
You may qualify to participate in a research study with investigational medication to treat symptoms of Fibromyalgia at Boston Clinical Trials.
We are looking for bilingual speakers, English and Chinese, to help at our 2009 Christmas Castle. This annual event supports over 3,000 families in need by providing them with food, gifts, and warm coats for the holidays.
As a Christmas Castle translator, you will accompany our clients through the Castle and assist them with any questions or concerns while they collect their donations.
We need volunteers throughout the day on December 15 and 16. If you are available for any part of these three days please email us at the address above. We look forward to hearing from you!
Guaymas city has been suffering in the last years unusual weather phenomena. This year the hurricane Jimena has lashed the city of Guaymas leaving an important level of rain. 2009 is the year when it rained the most (in the last 50 years) and this caused an important damage to the population of Guaymas and to the city. The hurricane affected people of all backgrounds, leaving a lot of people in the middle of nowhere since they lost everything they had. Everything was affected, public buildings, leisure areas, houses, schools, there was no place that was not affected. This international volunteer project is organized in order to help in the reconstruction of the city of Guaymas with the support of motivated volunteers. There are many things to be done since there were several areas seriously affected. We need help to clean beaches, to rebuild sportive spaces, to clean up parks and community spaces, to fix roads, to help in rural communities by giving health workshops. After the hurricane, the children affected don’t have a place to continue their studies, they lost everything they had for their education: material, furniture, the roof collapsed and the walls were damaged because of the water and humidity. For that reason, at this first stage, the goal of the project is renovating and reconstructing two schools damaged by the Jimena Hurricane, so the children affected can return to their educative activities as soon as possible and in a clean and healthy environment, appropriate for their development and with the support of the international volunteers. This project will benefit 25 families for the first school and 180 families for the second school. Volunteers will help with the reconstruction of the two schools affected. They will help with reconstruction activities such as painting walls, reforestation, and cleaning the schools. They will contribute to renovate these structures through scratching and painting walls, and will also do some artistic work such as painting murals on the walls of the schools with the help of local volunteers with landscapes and thematic appropriate for the children. The volunteers will also help planting trees and reforesting the affected area, making and putting signals and signs. Age range: 18 and over Location: Morelia is a beautiful historic city, and capital of the state of Michoacán. Founded almost 500 years ago, the city has a wonderful central zone with buildings dating back to the time of the Spanish conquest as well as all the more modern attributes (shops, bars, cafés, etc). The city's population is over 1 million and the climate is moderately warm, with daytime temperatures ranging from 20-35º C. Morelia is well connected to a variety of great places to visit, such as Pátzcuaro, and the ancient Purépecha capital Tzintzunzan.
Volunteer project: Coorg or Kodagu (originally called Kodaimalenadu) means “dense forest on a steep hill”. It is a rural district located near the city of Mysore (Karnataka State) amongst a scenery of misty hills, lush forest, acres and acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views. The international volunteer projects in Coorg will focus on environmental protection, re-forestation, tree planting, working with different local NGOs to spread health and hygiene awareness among the tribal villages. The project involves assisting in various underprivileged schools by teaching basic English and Mathematics, health and hygiene, and renovation work such as building playgrounds. The activities will vary and will involve some manual work.
This is one of the most beautiful places in India, completely surrounded by nature!
Venues: Harvard Film Archive, Boston University, Cambridge College, The Cambridge Public Library
The 8th Boston Latino International Film Festival, which runs on between November 19th and December 13th, 2009, is seeking volunteers to work in this year’s edition. This year, we are screening over 70 movies from the US, Latin America and Spain. This is a wonderful opportunity to practice your Spanish, meet new people and have fun while watching some of the best Latin American movies. For more information, please visit our website: www.bliff.org. We are looking for volunteers to help in the following areas:
This is a perfect opportunity for those who want to learn how to organize a high-profile event with limited resources. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated and who can also work in a team-oriented environment. We average about 30 to 40 volunteers per festival. Our volunteers assist the film festival coordinators with: event organizing, hospitality, marketing/advertising, material distribution, traffic and media/public relations.
We will be conducting our two last volunteers informational meetings on November Thursday 12th and Saturday 14th. Both Meetings at 6.00 p.m. at Cambridge College, 1000 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge (on between Central and Harvard Sq)
Creative, entertainment and awareness activities in schools and kindergartens in Pondicherry
February 8 - February 21, 2010
This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org
Pondicherry, one of the former French Colonies, is located on the East Coast of India. It is one of the most tourist places in the region and has a lot to offer to the visitor. Its laidback atmosphere and amazing beaches give it a very distinctive touch. It is also a prime location for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also the home of Auroville, a famous international community created by the Guru Sri Auro Bindo. The volunteer project is organized in cooperation with an active local NGO in the field of education and renovation. In the past years many schools and villages have benefited from the work done by international volunteers, including the 2004 Tsunami-hit regions. A shelter for children and old aged people was opened in a village 10 km from the city, providing support to the poorer sections of the population in the district. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from manual work at the center, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene. The idea is to tackle the burning issues that the rural population is facing.
- Study will last 8 weeks.
- You will be compensated $200 per week($1600 total) plus all additional money you make from the program. Checks will be sent weekly.
- You are only required to commit 4 hours per week to the program.
Care and support for abandoned children in South Vietnam
July 19 - July 31, 2010 August 16 - August 28, 2010 October 4 - October 16, 2010
Every few months, the monks find a new baby left in front of the pagoda gate. Ky Quang Orphanage is run by Ky Quang Pagoda, which was built in the early part of the 20th Century in 1924 and is quite famous in Ho Chi Minh City. The pagoda is now a place of charity for unlucky children and also helps treat diseases. Now, the pagoda is taking care and bringing up more than 200 children in the South of Vietnam. The children here have unfortunate backgrounds as many have been abandoned by their parents and relatives. The head monk sometimes receives phone calls from hospitals requesting him to take in abandoned babies. At the moment, about 200 children are living in the Pagoda, their ages ranging from 5 days old to 40 years old. 90 of these are orphans that are suffering from cerebral-palsy, blindness or Down's syndrome. At present, about 30-40 local children have a chance to study at Ky Quang as some local teachers teach Vietnamese for them in the morning. Volunteers will spend time with the children and help improving their English, organizing games and other activities for them. Volunteers will also help redecorating the houses and classrooms, planting vegetable, cleaning the area. Volunteers will get closer to the children’s life and try to build up wider horizon for the children and encourage them to learn better for brighter future. Project language: English Location: Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City Age range: 18 and over
TET Festival is Vietnamese traditional New Year Holiday (following Lunar Calendar) which usually falls into mid January – mid February. This is the time for family reunion and visits to friends and relatives. Like the Christmas and New Year in western countries, people here prepare a lot for this holiday, from renovating their houses, making cakes and a lot of food and drinks. However, in the orphanages, children do not have enough to prepare for their holiday. Most of them stay in the orphanage or centers over the Tet, only some of them go back to their home villages. Thus, there is need to prepare something for those children, so they still have good time and enjoy such big holidays.
In Ho Chi Minh City area, an international workcamp will be set up to prepare Tet holidays in Ky Quang Orphanage and Chua La Orphanage. Volunteers will help renovating the houses, cleaning the site and making Chung Cake (traditional cake for children in Tet).
Study part: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam
Special requirements: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation
Leisure activities: Vietnamese Day, International Day, self-organized city tour and excursions, etc. Project language: English Location: Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City Age range: 18 and over
30-70 years of age
Native English speakers (Spoke only English until at least age 5).
Have correct or corrected-to-normal vision.
No neurological, psychiatric illnesses or learning disabilities.
Not pregnant
Not claustrophobic
No electrically, magnetically or mechanically activated implants, or metal in the body.
During the experiment: participants will be presented with words and other sounds and make decisions about them. We will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to record brain function while participants complete the task. The experimental sessions takes 3 hours and is compensated at $30/hour. The research study will be conducted at MIT, in Cambridge.
We are currently scheduling participants for 2:30pm Wednesday November 10th.
If you are interested, qualify for the study and are available at that time, please contact Marina Bedny mbedny@yahoo.com
You may be eligible to participate if:
* You are a man that has sex with men
* You have a history of unwanted sexual contact during childhood or adolescence
* You are HIV-negative
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Event Production Intern will have an opportunity to work directly with Avon Walk for Breast Cancer staff on various aspects of large scale event production. Currently we are seeking qualified candidates for Spring volunteer internship positions for our 2010 Event in Boston.
The Avon Walks are produced by the Avon Foundation, an accredited 501(c)(3) public charity, which also oversees management and distribution of the funds raised. 100% of the net proceeds from the Avon Walks are returned to the breast cancer cause nationwide to support breast cancer awareness, screening and diagnosis, treatment, support services and scientific research. For more information about the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer please visit www.avonwalk.org.
ESSENTIAL INTERN FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist Avon Walk staff in daily event planning and production needs
2. Work with operation and logistic teams on community outreach and route development
3. Assist Avon Walk staff with recruitment, informational meetings, and larger special events
4. Offer impeccable customer service to all event participants and prospective participants
5. Perform other related duties as assigned by management
6. Moderate to heavy clerical work
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational and interpersonal skills
2. Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to manage and prioritize projects with multiple and often competing deadlines, and ability to work under pressure
3. Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service
4. Ability to work independently, under supervision, and in a team-based and goal-oriented environment
5. Skilled with PC (specifically Word and Excel) and Microsoft Office
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality
7. Ability to communicate with employees and other agency contacts in a courteous and professional manner. This includes client interactions with the Avon Foundation and its affiliates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Upper-class Undergraduates and Graduate Students preferred. Majors in Business, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Philanthropic Studies, are beneficial but not required.
In order to apply, students can mail, email, or fax their resume and cover letter to:
We will be offering a small group training in the North Shore soon!
Visit our website at www.seasons.org where you may submit an online application. You are also invited to contact Karen (Wren) Gore, LICSW Volunteer Coordinator at 617-454-0200 or kgore@seasons.org for more information or to schedule an interview. Thank you for your interest.
Matches are made with considerations to such things as geographic location, preferences, interests and personalities. We serve: Amesbury, Boxford, Groveland, Lawrence, Methuen, Newburyport, Rowley, Andover, Georgetown, Haverhill, Merrimac, Newbury, North Andover, Salisbury, and West Newbury.
As an international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders.
Benefits:
• Gain experience working on an international team.
• Work in a friendly and dedicated environment with regular and fun team-building activities.
• Learn what it is like to work for a fast-growing organization with contagious energy!
• Gain valuable and transferable skills.
• Office located in a beautiful part of Boston, across from the renowned Public Garden in a historic building.
• Work closely and be mentored by experienced Managers.
• Help build a global non-governmental organization which will make an increasingly more positive impact in the world for many years to come.
• After completion of your time on staff at UP, you will receive the opportunity to participate in United Planet’s International Volunteer (Quest) Programs at cost for life!
United Planet is seeking a graphic design volunteer to join our international team for 3-6 months, beginning on or about February 8, 2010. The graphic design volunteer will have the opportunity to build a professional design portfolio and gain real-world experience.
Job Responsibilities:
• Manage development of organizational collateral to ensure that brand style standards are maintained (posters, brochures, advertising flyers, stickers, postcards and more)
• Update brand style guide to incorporate newly developed collateral and web style standards
• Design layout for new web pages and improve design on existing pages
• Maintain United Planet’s flickr photo galleries
• Develop new style and collateral for Cultural Awareness Presentations program
• Develop special marketing campaign materials to reach new markets (older active adults, families, etc.)
• Assist with development of web & multimedia graphics
• Conceptualize new potential UP brand products (T-shirt designs, other apparel, travel gear, etc.)
• Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and other standard office software a plus
• Multimedia and web design experience a plus (flash, director, html)
• English fluency required
• Ability to work independently, and in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
* Completing a screening assessment (interview & medical examination) prior to starting the study and completing some of these assessments throughout the study.
* Attending 5 sessions of cognitive-behavior therapy
* Taking the medication (or placebo) before three therapy sessions.
* Returning to the center for two follow-up sessions to assess anxiety symptoms
Individuals who are eligible for the study will receive cognitive therapy treatment at no cost as part of study participation. Some medications are permissible in the study.
Adults ages 18-65 who suffer from anxiety (especially panic disorder) are urged to contact our research laboratory.
You can play an important role in broadcasting animal -related issues and educating the masses on the internet by creating a myspace and facebook account, or better still create your own blog / website. E.g. http://www.Heart4Animals.com
Are you able to spend some time about 2-3 times a week to find animal -related news to post blog entries ?
I started updating this website with animal-related news because I got to see images of what happens to animals hidden away from our sheltered city lives.
The more people know what animals go through, the more people will refrain from buying products which will further increase animal suffering e.g. fur / fur-lined outercoats.
Do you or if you know of anyone who know Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Farsi, or any other language ? These are enormous markets that not exposed to the cruelty involved in the animal trade, and also, the animal organizations have not been able to penetrate into these markets deep enough. (e.g. see http://www.heart4animals.com/?s=korea )Try to enlist people who know such language to start blogs / facebook and myspace accounts to spread the message around.
Have less than 3 bowel movements in a week?
Have hard, stone-like stool?
Have incomplete bowel movements?
You may qualify to participate in a research study at Boston Clinical Trials with new investigational medication for constipation.
• Have less than 3 bowel movements in a week?
• Have hard, stone-like stool?
• Have incomplete bowel movements?
It is now recognized that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a truly global problem reportedly affecting millions of individuals (1 in 10).
If you are affected by this Boston Clinical Trials may be able to help.
Boston Clinical Trials is conducting a research study to determine if an investigational drug is effective for the for treatment of IBS with constipation.
Stiffness and Body Aches?
Neck and Shoulders tender to the touch?
Widespread muscle pain and fatigue?
Trouble falling asleep and staying asleep?
You may qualify to participate in a research study with investigational medication to treat symptoms of Fibromyalgia at Boston Clinical Trials.
Our study will explore how the timing of the biological clock and the hormone melatonin impact sleep.
The study involves:
*One screening visit of approximately 3 hours.
*Carry out study procedures at home for 10 hours one evening.
*Come into the lab for one study visit for 10 hours.
People like you are a constant inspiration to us in our work, and make it possible for us to do much more than we otherwise could towards our mission of helping others live better lives.
We have a number of different work environments and tasks in each of our departments for our interns and volunteers. Take a look and let us know what you think you would be most interested in.
TECHNOLOGY
•website design, redesign
•implementation of organizational "wiki"
•database development, programming
•computer upgrades, maintenance
•free instruction, classes for residents – adults and children
ADMINISTRATION
•basic office support (filing, copying, faxing, scanning, reception, data entry, printing business cards, renewing advertising, etc.)
•advanced office support (policy research, board recruitment, organizing archives, donations requests and grant writing, outreach, vendor bidding, resident surveys)
•updating organizational contacts database
•volunteer recruiting
•advertising & marketing
•event planning & orchestration
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MANAGEMENT
•giving tours to prospective residents
•helping applicants fill out paperwork
•completing application, move-in documentation
•fielding basic resident concerns
•collecting demographic data
•developing better systems, procedures
•revision, translation of forms
FINANCE
•administrative support for accounts payable and accounts receivable staff
•supplies & materials cost comparison research
SOCIAL SERVICES
•help coordinate resident activities (arrange for, lead activities such as crafts, cooking classes, music, reading clubs, walking groups, running, yoga, etc.)
•research, identify area resources for residents such as financial assistance, food stamps, mental health counseling, furniture, clothing, soup kitchens, community centers, free activities & events, etc.
•revision, translation of forms
FINE ARTS & MUSIC
•graphic design
•advertising, marketing design
•murals
•interior, exterior large-scale beautification projects
•forming, leading choral, band, group performances
•free instruction, classes for residents – adults and children
HEALTH & RECREATION
•game nights
•movie nights
•book clubs
•coordinate, lead resident walking or running club
•free yoga instruction
•meditation & stress relief
•health & nutrition classes
•substance abuse/relapse prevention
•support groups
MAINTENANCE
•cleaning
•painting
•planting, yard clean-ups, landscaping
•various repairs: carpentry, electric, plumbing, etc.
•professional trades instruction for staff
OTHER
•what inspires you?
•what special talents might you have to offer? (example: we'd never considered a choral group or a band until a music student suggested it)
As long as you are sincere, have a positive attitude and want to help, we'll work with you to find a role you'll enjoy and learn from.
AFC Mentoring and our mentors provide the stability needed to overcome these hardships, however. When a youth is in the AFC mentoring program, he/she is much better equipped to handle things like school and social situations. Mentors are the consistent, supportive guidance that youth in foster care need in their life. Our mentors are not social workers or parents; they are simply positive, adult role models. Most importantly, they are a friend.
One mentor can make the key difference in a foster or adopted youth's life. That one mentor could be you. Our mentors spend time with their mentees doing things like going to the park, to a museum, to the zoo, anything they enjoy doing together. Through AFC, mentoring matches have gone to Red Sox games and Celtics games. It's a great way to explore the city and see Boston through youthful eyes. For the mentor, it is gratifying to have fun in the short term as well as to watch a youth mature over time.
Mentors must be over 18. In addition to an information session, each potential mentor must fill out an application before interviewing with a Program Coordinator. After that, the potential mentor will be asked to attend two, three-hour information sessions (done either on one Saturday, or two weeknights). Each mentor will additionally be subject to a criminal background check, a sex offender background check, and an FBI fingerprint check.
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