Archive for Volunteer Work
The Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership
Sep
6
2019
Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership offers free classes on social justice and leadership throughout the year.
“Our sole focus is teaching and training. Our classes are designed to meet the needs of climate change activists, labor organizers, aspiring political candidates, those considering civil disobedience, people [continue reading]
Lyme Disease Resource Center Open House and Wellness Expo Day | Northampton | April 13
Apr
9
2019
Open House and Wellness Expo Day Hosted by Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. of Northampton, MA
Saturday, April 13, 3:00-6:00pm
Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc., 243 King St, Suite 248, Northampton, MA Facebook event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/263177914576977/ Do you want to know more about living with Lyme Disease or other [continue reading]
Saturday, April 13, 3:00-6:00pm
Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc., 243 King St, Suite 248, Northampton, MA Facebook event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/263177914576977/ Do you want to know more about living with Lyme Disease or other [continue reading]
Vernal Pool Plunge: A a multi-day intensive training for people interested in becoming advocates for vernal pools in Western Massachusetts
Mar
14
2019
Vernal Pool Plunge Friday, April 26th: 5 – 9pm, (Lecture & Slide Show)
Saturday, April 27th: 9 – 3pm, Field day #1
Saturday, May 4th: 9 – 3pm, Field Day #2 and certification
Interested in becoming an advocate for vernal pools? The Hilltown Land Trust and Wild & Scenic Westfield River are [continue reading]
Saturday, April 27th: 9 – 3pm, Field day #1
Saturday, May 4th: 9 – 3pm, Field Day #2 and certification
Interested in becoming an advocate for vernal pools? The Hilltown Land Trust and Wild & Scenic Westfield River are [continue reading]
Celebrate Holyoke returns Oct. 5-7; volunteers needed
Aug
28
2018
The annual Celebrate Holyoke, a three-day festival of fun, food and music, returns Oct. 5, 2018. Organizers need volunteers to help plan and assist at the event.
HOLYOKE — Celebrate Holyoke returns to Heritage State Park and downtown Oct. 5-7. The city’s annual festival will feature an eclectic musical lineup, food trucks and arts [continue reading]
HOLYOKE — Celebrate Holyoke returns to Heritage State Park and downtown Oct. 5-7. The city’s annual festival will feature an eclectic musical lineup, food trucks and arts [continue reading]
Be a superhero to a homeless child today! Volunteer.
Aug
9
2017
Looking to give back or help your community grow? Volunteers are needed to play with young children living in family homeless shelters throughout Western MA.Horizons for Homeless Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children by providing quality play and opportunities for early education. Volunteer with homeless children [continue reading]
Nominations for Hampshire County Person of the Year end Feb. 28
Feb
23
2017
“Please use this survey to nominate a resident of Hampshire County who goes above and beyond to make our Valley a better place. Also, new this year, The Daily Hampshire Gazette Young Community Leader Award. Nominate a person who lives in Hampshire County and is between the ages of 15 and 30 for this award. [continue reading]
Peanut butter and jelly drive to aid hungry neighbors
Oct
20
2016
Lavery Greenfield and friends collecting PB&J in 2014
For the last 4 years, Lavery Greenfield (age 10) and a band of fierce, young ladies have taken October and November to raise awareness for food insecurity in the Pioneer Valley by asking for donations of jars of peanut butter and [continue reading]
New Trails in Williamsburg Showcasing Local History| Volunteers & Donations
May
1
2016
The dam ruins in 1874 — Source: Williamsburg Woodland Trails
In 1874, Williamsburg’s 600′ dam unexpectedly burst creating a flood that wiped through the four mill villages ( Williamsburg , Skinnerville , Haydenville , and Leeds ) and finally settled in Florence. The dam was crafted by local factory owners to provide a reliable source [continue reading]
