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Sign up your child for Summer Day Camp at the KROC!

Submitted by bblair on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 12:32pm
SUMMER DAY CAMP
for children ages 6-12

 

Get a jumpstart on planning for summer camp for your child!

The Salvation Army Kroc Center will be offering our summer long

education and enrichment camp,

Summer with RJ Day Camp

 

Children ages 6-12 will participate in a wide array of programs designed to educate and engage children in a safe environment. Children will learn academic and life skills, discover various aspects of the arts, improve fitness through exercise routines and games, explore the aquatics facilities with water park fun, swimming lessons, and much more.

They'll also enjoy nutritious meals to ensure a healthy summer.

 

Tentatively will run for up to 10 weeks beginning in July 2015. Dates TBD

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MIRA Coalition Internship Opportunities!

Submitted by bblair on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 12:20pm

Community Organizing Internship

The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition is currently seeking two (2) motivated Organizing Interns for the spring and summer 2015. The Organizing Intern will assist the organizing team to engage MIRA member organizations and allies in state and federal legislative campaigns and actions. S/he will also implement organizing strategies to create strong local structures to develop immigrant leadership and advance the pro-immigrant agenda.

 

Internship Description:

Applicants should be able to commit at least 2 days a week (or the equivalent). The Community Organizing Intern will:

 *   Assist with the development of campaign materials (blast e-mails, fliers, letters, endorsement forms, etc);

 *   Work with the organizing, policy, and communications teams on New Americans Civic Participation during election season >> Read More

MIRA Coalition Job Opportunities!

Submitted by bblair on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 12:13pm

FIELD ORGANIZER

The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), a statewide membership organization, advocates for the rights and opportunities of immigrants and refugees across the Commonwealth. MIRA advances this mission through education and training, leadership development, organizing, policy analysis and advocacy. MIRA has a membership of over 140 organizations across Massachusetts, and works with hundreds of partners and allies across the state.

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Apply for the Emerging Playwrights Program!

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 4:50pm

The Wheelock Family Theatre (WFT) is proud to invite students to their Emerging Playwrights Program!

The EPP is a free program designed to inspire, motivate, and support students in the public high schools of Boston who have an aptitude for writing and a specific interest in developing their playwriting skills.

We are now accepting applications for the fall 2015 semester. We will select up to seven young writers from across the city. Applicants will be notified in May regarding their acceptance.

Between September and December 2015, applicants will participate in the following:

 5 Workshops, including a session with a guest professional playwright (Sunday afternoons)

 2 rehearsals of their final project (weekend days)

 Develop a final, short play

 Work on their final project with professional directors and actors >> Read More

InstaCart Now Hiring!!!

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 4:40pm

Hiring: Shoppers and Drivers

Instacart offers on-demand grocery delivery to customers in Boston and parts of Metrowest with our fleet of personal shoppers and partnerships with local grocery stores (including Costco, Petco, Whole Foods Market, Russo's and Harvest Co-op).

We are looking for responsible, professional, and friendly people to work with us picking out and delivering groceries for customers. We welcome all to apply and are particularly interested in those with delivery, retail, food/beverage or customer service experience.

Benefits
Flexible schedules – shoppers set their own availability on a weekly basis and can work as many or as few hours as suits their lifestyle.
Free Costco membership
Earn $12-$25/hour based on speed, reliability, accuracy, and customer service while grocery shopping and/or completing deliveries.  >> Read More

Become a Bike Friendly Business!

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 4:38pm

Bike Friendly Businesses

Boston Bikes is excited to present our eighth annual Bike Friendly Business Awards. The awards recognize Boston-based businesses and educational institutions for taking steps to be more bike friendly. The actions of these individual businesses help to improve the climate for cycling across Boston.

To preview the application, or take a pre-assessment visit: http://www.bostonbikes.org/resources/bikes-and-business/application/ >> Read More

Enroll Now for Au Co Preschool

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 4:36pm

A message from VietAID:

"We would like to invite all families interested in enrolling their preschool age children at our Au Co Preschool.

Au Co Preschool is fully accredited to provide affordable, high-quality early childcare and bilingual education in English and Vietnamese. We emphasize equal learning opportunities for a diverse population, and we develop an environment where children learn through educational and fun activities under the guidance and support of adults.

We are now accepting children of all background from 2.9 to 5 years old.

Please feel free to contact Director of VietAID's Early Childhood Education Program, Hoa Mai Nguyen, at 617-822-3717 x22 for further information."

 

Parking Lot Attendant needed at DotHouseHealth

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 2:42pm

DotHouse Health (formerly known as Dorchester House) is looking for a parking attendant!  >> Read More

Boston Cares seeking part-time help!

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 1:10pm

A message from Boston Cares:

Our active Corporate volunteering program is seeking individuals with a can-do attitude and a bit of muscle to help with Boston Cares Corporate volunteering projects.

Corporate Project Leaders will lead or assist at team-based corporate volunteer projects (training provided), and help with setting up and breaking down project sites.  We also need Project Logistics Assistants to help with packing and unpacking project supplies at our Somerville storage facility.

This is a great opportunity for college students with flexible schedules, those who are in-between jobs, and anyone who would like to help Boston Cares deliver on our mission while getting some exercise and earning extra cash!" >> Read More

Dorchester Mayor Contest!

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 1:07pm

Come One, Come All, Dorchester residents to campaign to be the next honorary Mayor of Dorchester!

The Dorchester Day Parade Committee is looking for a few good neighbors to compete for the bestowed title as the honorary Mayor of Dorchester. This year IS the year to compete and win! Candidates will have the chance to receive the coveted Mayor’s medallion, be the mayor of Dorchester for one year and will have the respect and thanks of his or her neighbors. The Mayor will also have the honor to march at the front of this the 53rd continuous parade on Sunday, June 7, 2015 and will be invited to participate in all of the Dorchester Day events until the next mayor is elected. 

 

Mayor of Dorchester Contest Rules: >> Read More

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