Stories of Hope
WINDSOR
He has an infectious smile and a positive attitude. Though he struggles with mental illness and diabetes, he’s working on eating well and staying active. And when he sings “Amazing Grace” in his deep baritone, it can bring you to tears.Read Full Story
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Volunteer Opportunities
Unless otherwise noted, please contact Coffie in Volunteer Programs at 617.892.9186 or coffie.fields@pinestreetinn.org to learn more.
Supper/Brunch Club:
This is a great opportunity for a group of 2-5 volunteers. You and your group provide the ingredients and prepare a healthy dinner for the tenants at one of our permanent housing sites. Come up with a creative meal and cook on-site for approximately 12 tenants. This is a great way to get to know our tenants while sharing a delicious meal.
ideal for:
FAMILIES AND SMALL GROUPS
CORPORATE GROUPS
FAITH COMMUNITIES
Learn and Serve:
Pine Street is excited to offer this innovative half-day program. Our Learn and Serve opportunity consists of an educational tour and hands-on volunteer work. Our goal is to provide you and your group with a deeper understanding of the issues of homelessness, poverty and Boston’s lack of affordable housing. Participants emerge from this session as educated advocates who can bring new insight about the issues of homelessness and poverty to their work places and to the communities in which they live.A session can be designed to meet the needs of your group. We are happy to collaborate with you to ensure that your group gains a knowledge of the issues that interest you. Morning and evening opportunities are available.
ideal for:
CORPORATE GROUPS
FAITH COMMUNITIES
Evening Sponsor and Serve:
Pine Street’s Sponsor and Serve option allows volunteers to make a fiscal contribution to Pine Street while still having the chance to interact with our guests. For just three dollars a guest and an hour and a half of your time, you and your group can provide those in need with a nutritious meal and our food service program with necessary financial support. Not only will you have the satisfaction of covering the cost of a meal, you will have the chance to see your donation put to work as you help serve a meal to our guests!Unable to cover the cost of a meal? Pine Street still appreciates any donation of your group’s time and energy. Groups are more than welcome to serve meals whether or not they are able to sponsor them. Dinner and breakfast service opportunities are available in Boston, Quincy and Dorchester.
ideal for:
CORPORATE GROUPS
FAITH COMMUNITIES
March School Vacation Volunteer Opportunities:
These service days are catered towards families and provide parents
with an opportunity to involve their children in philanthropic work.
The day includes a tour of the emergency shelter, lunch prepared by our
Food Service trainees, an educational piece with guest speakers and
engaging in games or crafts with the guests of the Women’s Inn. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.)
Thursday, March 25, 2010 (11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.)
If you are interested in participating in the School Vacation Volunteer program, please contact Julie Lima at 617.892.9182 or julie.lima@pinestreetinn.org.