City of Fall River Office of Volunteerism Welcome to the City of Fall River's online Office of Volunteerism. Please look around and explore this portion of the City's web site. Please view the In the News section of this site and our FAQ's section. Please also visit the Links/Documents section of our site. The following is a list of agencies that need help and who have agreed to help the City of Fall River's Office of Volunteerism identify volunteer service opportunities that exist in their organization and in the community. If you would like to volunteer at any of these organizations, you may contact them directly via the information provided on this page. Adams House Contact Person: Barbara Britto Tel. 508-679-0144 1168 Highland Avenue, Fall River Description: Nursing Home/Rest Home Skills needed: Must enjoy working with the elderly. Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Allegiance Hospice Contact Person: Karen Spangler Tel. 877-255-4623 E-mail: kspangler@allegiancehospice.com Description: Allegiance Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit with patients in the Fall River area, providing them with compassionate care and support. American Red Cross, Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter, Greater Fall River Area Contact Person: Diane Nadeau Tel. 1-800-232-8812 281 Pleasant Street, Brockton Local Chapter: 315 Pleasant Street, Fall River Local Chapter Tel. 508-676-8276 Beacon Hospice Contact Person: Billie Baker Tel. 508-324-1900 E-mail: bacall@hotmail.com 45 North Main Street, Fall River Description: Beacon Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide companionship and support to patients and their families. Big Friends Little Friends program of Family Service Association Contact Person: Mary Vasconcellos Tel. 508-678-7542 Ext. 3155 E-mail: mvasconcellos@frfsa.org 101 Rock Street, Fall River Description: Mentor a Child, Make a Difference! Call Big Friends Little Friends to learn how you can become a Big Friend Mentor to a child age 7 -14 from the Greater Fall River area. You can make a difference in the life of a child by sharing your time with that child 3-5 hours a week, bi-weekly or monthly...you decide! Call to learn more. Bristol Community College Adult Basic Education Volunteer Support Program Contact Person: Nancy Morris, Coordinator Tel. 508-678-2811 Ext. 2042 777 Elsbree Street, Building L Room 113L, Fall River Description: Volunteers needed to help adult learners one to two hours per week with basic skills in reading, writing, and/or math. No experience is necessary, training is provided. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bristol Elder Services Contact Person: Mary Fortin, Human Resources Manager Tel. 508-675-2105 Ext. 421 182 North Main Street, Fall River Child Development Program Contact Person: Denise Lima, Preschool Resource Coordinator Tel. 508-679-8531 450 Locust Street, Fall River Description: Preschool Program Skills Needed: Ability to learn and apply developmentally appropriate skills in the early childhood/preschool program. Community Development Recreation Contact Person: Grace Gerling Tel. 508-679-0922 72 Bank Street, Fall River Educational Surrogate Parent Program Contact Person: Linda Rice, Southeast Case Manager Tel. 508-792-7679 Ext. 21 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1184, Westboro, MA 01581 Description: Need concerned adult volunteers to help make educational decisions for students in the custody of the State. Volunteers would aid students in group homes, residential treatment centers and foster homes in Fall River. Training sessions are held twice a year at Bristol Community College in Fall River. Fall River Police Department, Auxiliary Police Unit Contact Person: Lieutenant Charles J. Cullen, Commander Tel. 508-676-8511 Ext. 173 685 Pleasant Street, Fall River E-Mail: FALLRIVERMASS_APU@hotmail.com Needed skills: To be an auxiliary police officer, candidate should be: Age 18 to 65, have a High School Diploma or GED, be of good moral character, must be physically fit and have a valid Mass. Driver's License and must own a motor vehicle. Must successfully complete the Auxiliary Police Officer Basic Training Program. A minimum of fours hours of service is required per week. Fall River Street Tree Planting Program, Inc. Contact Person: Mary Ann Wordell 2851 Highland Avenue, Fall River E-mail: MACWROSE@netscape.com Description: The Fall River Street Tree Planting Program, (FRSTPP) is a citywide, non-profit, all volunteer tree planting program. The program is the result of a partnership between the Fall River Garden Club and the City of Fall River. A citywide tree survey done with the help of the State Department of Environmental Management, Urban Forestry Division, recommended a variety of trees to augment the city's urban forest. Volunteers to assist with the program are welcome to join the efforts to revitalize our urban forest. Faxon Animal Rescue League of Greater Fall River Contact Person: Corinne Bowman 474 Durfee Street, Fall River Tel. 508-676-1061 Description: There is currently a need for a receptionist to answer phones and to direct calls, take messages, greet the public, give out general information and to assist the adoption counselor. Needed Skills: Must be a "people person." E-mail: shelter@faxonarl.com Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Forever Paws Animal Shelter Contact Person: Beverly Andrade Tel. 508-678-0804 593 Montaup Street, Fall River Girl Scout Council of Southeastern Massachusetts 111 East Grove Street, Middleboro, MA 02346 Tel. 1-800-242-0925 Local Contact: Donna Morrel Local Chapter: 2995 North Main Street, 2nd Floor, Fall River 02720 Local Chapter Tel. 508-324-1463 Hospice Outreach/V.N.A. Contact Person: Doreen Putnam, Volunteer Coordinator Tel. 508-673-1589 502 Bedford Street, Fall River Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc. Contact Person: Production Chairperson Tel. 508-675-1852 PO Box 1282 Fall River, MA 02722 E-Mail: ltfr_info@littletheatre.net Description: An all volunteer organization, entertaining the Greater Fall River Area without interruption since 1935. Skills Needed: Passion for live theatre and love of the arts. My-Turn Inc. Contact Person: Stacey Harrison or Elizabeth Scordas Tel. 508-730-5051 446 North Main Street, (Fall River Career Center) Fall River, MA 02720 E-mail: s_harrison2004@yahoo.com, Lizdd@aol.com Description: Mentoring Program. We work with at-risk youth ages 16-21, who are not pursuing traditional educational routes. We offer GED remediation and job readiness training, as well as other supportive services to help them to achieve their goals. We are looking for adults age 24 and older to participate in a mentor program. We will be pairing mentors and mentees based on career interests as well as personality compatibility. Mentors will be required to participate as little as once a month or as much as once a week. Ninth Street Day Nursery Contact Person: Laurel Jonas Tel. 508-672-7723 533 Highland Avenue, Fall River Description: Day Care/Early Childhood Education Center Hours: Monday through Friday Mornings 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Afternoons 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. People, Incorporated Contact Person: Donna Payer Tel. 508-679-5233 Ext. 13 900 Riggenbach Road, Fall River E-Mail: dpayer@peopleinc-fr.org Hours: Weekdays after 2:30 p.m. and various times on weekends. Police Athletic League of Fall River, Inc. Contact Person: Lieutenant Charles J. Cullen, President Tel. 508-672-9197 31 Franklin Street, Fall River E-Mail: FALLRIVERMASSPAL@hotmail.com Description: There is a need for coaches, maintenance assistance, referees, support staff at events, etc. Needed Skills: General skills, will provide training if needed. Portuguese Youth Cultural Organization Contact Person: Alvira Tel. 508-679-0962 Ext. 14 186 South Main Street, Fall River Description: There is a need for volunteers who can act as tutors at homes within the city. The Renaissance Gallery Contact Person: Marilyn Edge Tel. 508-324-1926 16 Anawan Street Fall River, MA 02721 Description: The Renaissance Gallery is located within the Narrows Center for the Arts. They need volunteers to take a minimum of 2 hour shifts, particularly on the weekends. Volunteers will receive training and will then be asked to volunteer in the gallery to answer questions about the gallery, art work or the Narrows Center. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the first and third Fridays of the month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and help is especially needed on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Salvation Army Contact Person: Juliann Hallal or Liz Samson Tel. 508-679-7900 290 Bedford Street, Fall River Description: The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers from January through March to help with their hospitality nights. If at any point during these months the city's shelter beds for the homeless are all being used the Salvation Army will set up extra beds so that no one will be left in the cold. The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers who would be willing to volunteer one or more nights during the months of January through March. Hours needed are from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and volunteers can offer to work split shifts or the entire evening. Volunteers must be 18 or older and must pass a criminal background, CORI and SORI check. The Samaritans Contact Person: Debby, Training Coordinator Tel. 508-673-3777 or 508-999-7267 386 Stanley Street, Fall River Hours: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. 7 days/week including holidays. Shifts are for 5 hours or two 2 1/2 hour shifts. Ser-Jobs For Progress Contact Person: Francisco Cabral Tel. 508-676-1916 164 Bedford Street, Fall River Description: A community based non-profit organization offering services in Education, Training and Job development. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Southeast Center For Independent Living, Inc. Contact Person: Lisa Pitta Tel. 508-679-9210 Ext. 28 66 Troy Street, Fall River Southeastern Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corp. (SMLAC) Contact Person: Ed Hill Tel. 508-676-5022 Ext. 20 22 Bedford Street, Fall River Description: SMLAC is the primary legal assistance provider in the area in civil (non-criminal) matters for people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer. SMLAC has projects for domestic violence victims, the homeless, immigration, the elderly, children with special education needs, and others. Our small friendly administration office is looking for volunteer help with duties such as bookkeeping, fundraising, personnel, purchasing, etc. To volunteer your valuable time for this worthy organization please contact us. Southeastern Mass Legal Assistance Corp, a primary Legal Services provider for the low-income population of Southeastern Mass (SMLAC), and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) are seeking Community Leaders from the area to focus on children's advocacy. We are creating a public collaborative dedicated to meeting the unique needs of children. People are learning what resources are available in their communities, meeting others with similar concerns, and getting educated about children's issues. The Community Leader will be networking within the community, building linkages and partnerships by locating and attracting citizens concerned with these vital issues. The goal is to articulate the role of legal services in giving children a voice in the legal system. An energetic candidate who cares about children, knows their community and communicates well would be invaluable. Please contact Suzanne Heaney at SMLAC, 508-676-2124, ext 20. Spindle City Ballet Contact Person: Karyl Benoit Tel. 508-677-2130 Ext. 2 or 508-678-9719 288 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River Description: Spindle City Ballet is the SouthCoast's only non-profit professional ballet company. Their mission is to offer professional performances that will increase our community's enjoyment, education and understanding of dance. Looking for volunteers 18 years and older to assist with ushering, mailings, sewing and selling refreshments. An appreciation for the arts and a sense of humor is helpful, there are volunteer openings year-round. SSTAR: Parenting Wisely Program Contact Person: Mary Louise Klimm Tel. 508-324-7775 386 Stanley Street, Fall River E-mail: mklimm@sstar.org Description: SSTAR is a non-profit mental health and substance abuse treatment facility. Parenting Wisely is one of many programs offered by the agency. Parenting Wisely is a prevention program that offers free parenting skills education to the community through the use of CD-ROM programs. What we are looking for: Parenting Wisely is looking for an adult who would commit to this parenting program. This person must enjoy working with people from all backgrounds, must be dependable, and must have reliable transportation. The following responsibilities make up the job: The volunteer would 1) Acclimate the participant to the program, 2) Complete a short demographic information sheet at the beginning of the program, 3) Complete a short survey with the participant at the end of the program, 4) "Steer" the participant to the resources requested. A COMPLETE ORIENTATION TO SSTAR, PARENTING WISELY, AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES WILL BE PROVIDED. Hours: Parenting Wisely would like someone to commit to one full 8-hour day a week, but please contact us for more information if you are seriously interested. Parenting Wisely is available to parents Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Trustees of Reservations Contact Person: Linton Harrington Tel. 508-679-2115 Ext. 12 57 North Main Street, Fall River Description: The Trustees of Reservations is a private, non-profit conservation organization that preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value. In partnership with the City of Fall River and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Trustees have been working to establish the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve, which covers 13,600-acres in Fall River, Freetown and Dartmouth. The bioreserve offers the public a chance to explore and learn about this natural area. The Trustees also have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Those who enjoy physical work can help to maintain the trail system or help to build picnic tables. Those more interested in environmental science and research can get involved in a "citizen science" project such as certifying vernal pools or conducting stream surveys in the bioreserve. The Trustees also offer after-school programs for area youth and need volunteers to help to supervise and to work with children. Help is also needed with planning and running public events such as Earth Day events and the annual 5K Run for the Woods. The United Way of Greater Fall River 101 Rock Street, Fall River Tel. 508-678-8361 Veterans Association Contact Person: Meg Bouchard Tel. 508-679-9277 1181 North Main Street, Fall River Description: Non-Profit organization providing direct and indirect services to veterans. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Women's Occupational Resource Development, Inc. Child Care Center Contact Person: Ana Paula Manchester or Janet Souza Tel. 508-673-4421 951 Slade Street, Fall River Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.