Needs From: Daniel's Table

We need a team to transport food donations to Project Just Because.

When retailers or suppliers offer donations, there is often a limited time in which they can be picked up. In order to not miss out on donations occurring outside our normal business hours, we are putting together a group that will work together to collect them. We need enough drivers so that, as long as each driver can commit to being reasonably available, we can count on always having at least a few drivers for any given opportunity.

We are looking for volunteers with:

Access to (and ability to drive) a vehicle with large capacity (minivan, SUV, pickup truck, etc.)

Ability to lift and move boxes of food

Availability on nights and weekends and ability to respond quickly when an opportunity arises

We need a team to transport food donations to Project Just Because.

When retailers or suppliers offer donations, there is often a limited time in which they can be picked up. In order to not miss out on donations occurring outside our normal business hours, we are putting together a group that will work together to collect them. We need enough drivers so that, as long as each driver can commit to being reasonably available, we can count on always having at least a few drivers for any given opportunity.

We are looking for volunteers with:

Access to (and ability to drive) a vehicle with large capacity (minivan, SUV, pickup truck, etc.)

Ability to lift and move boxes of food

Availability on nights and weekends and ability to respond quickly when an opportunity arises

We need a team to transport food donations to Project Just Because.

When retailers or suppliers offer donations, there is often a limited time in which they can be picked up. In order to not miss out on donations occurring outside our normal business hours, we are putting together a group that will work together to collect them.

We are looking for volunteers with:

Access to (and ability to drive) a vehicle with large capacity (minivan, SUV, pickup truck, etc.)

Ability to lift and move boxes of food

Availability on weekends and ability to respond quickly when an opportunity arises

Social isolation wears many faces. Changes in health and circumstance can make it difficult for older adults to maintain relationships or form new ones. The JFS Warm Connectors program matches older adults living in the community with volunteers who serve as "connectors" and create opportunities to connect with neighbors, friends, family and the community. Trained volunteers are matched with older adults and once matched, they meet on a regular, mutually agreed upon schedule. Warm Connectors reduce social isolation both with regular visits as well as by helping build and grow relationships. Connections can include: attend a social or learning activity, join an exercise class, write letters to family, video call with friends or family, attend a face-based service, etc.

Contact Gail Gregory ggregory@jfsmw.org to learn more.

The Mazie Mentoring Program connects volunteer mentors with students in their sophomore year in high school who are looking for some extra support while they are in high school and making decisions about their futures. Through working with a mentor, the students are provided with the support they need to set and achieve goals, prepare to apply for college or other post-secondary training, and achieve success.

Our volunteer mentors are the heart and soul of what we do - and we constantly are searching for more! 

This is a great opportunity to make a big impact on your community and on a young person's life. If you are at all interested, email Rachel Constanzo at Rachel.Constanzo@bbbscm.org or apply online on our website: https://mazie.org/become-a-mentor/ 

The Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter is open on the coldest nights of the winter to help the homeless in the Valley.  We offer three shifts: 7 PM - 11 PM, 11 PM - 3 AM and 3 AM to 7 AM.  If you take a double shift during the evening you can sleep.  We sure could use your help!