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Feb 17 2008

Let’s go roller skating tonight!

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We’re going Roller Skating tonight at Chez Vous!
 Meet us there at 8:30 PM or if you need a ride, or have seats to spare,
at 8:00 PM in the parking lot behind Bank of America in JP.
Cost is $10 bucks and includes rentals.

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Feb 13 2008

Civic Leadership Institute - Boston Cares

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Boston Cares is pleased to offer its 4th year of the:

Civic Leadership Institute

Boston Cares organizes and leads team-oriented volunteer opportunities and services in and around Boston that have a positive impact on individuals and communities.Boston Cares will be in its fourth year (2008-2009) of our year-long Civic Leadership Institute, as part of our broader Citizen’s Academy initiative. The goal is to help participants to deepen their civic engagement in their communities. It will equip Fellows with skills and tools they can use to become more fully engaged and effective community members.

The Civic Leadership Institute has two components: leadership skills development and practical skills application.

The leadership skills development component will focus on developing individuals’ leadership strengths and styles through training from local experts on leadership development, building civic participation, community organizing, building effective partnerships, and identifying resources.

The practical skills application component will offer opportunities for the Fellows to translate their skills in action through projects focused on political action, issue advocacy, board member development, philanthropy and fundraising and volunteer management.

Who Should Apply?

§ Compassionate individuals who are ready to take their volunteerism to the next level

§ Community involved residents who’d like to ramp up their ability to make a difference

§ Social change entrepreneurs of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences

§ Corporate and non-profit professionals who have evidence of leadership experience or potential, and meaningful involvement in their workplace or community

§ Individuals with a strong personal initiative to make an active contribution to the Greater Boston area

Benefits

Participants will:

§ Gain skills in civics and community building

§ Develop their personal leadership capabilities

§ Learn how to engage political decision makers and other key community stakeholders

§ Acquire technical skills in media, public speaking, communication strategies

§ Network with others working to improve community and civic life

§ Collaborate with other participants to develop an action plan that will be implemented during and after their leadership institute

Requirements

Fellows will commit to a half-day retreat on Saturday 21, June 2008 from 9a – 2:30p, 10 monthly evening meetings (the second Wednesday of each month from July – April, except January which is the third Wednesday) and a graduation in May 2009. In addition, Fellows should expect to commit 20-30 hours for the practical skills application component.

Application Process

We invite interested Boston Cares members as well as all community members to apply to the Civic Leadership Institute. There is no cost for the application, but if selected, there will be a non-refundable $100 materials and training supplies fee. (A limited number of scholarships will be available)

For more information:

http://www.bostoncares.org/AboutUs/index.php/citizen_academy/cli/home.html

or email kboss@bostoncares.org

Applications due April 11, 2008 by 5 p.m.

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Feb 12 2008

Really great Summer Job Opening

Published by Karen under Main Page

This is for a part-time May - August job at the Friday Night Supper Program (a non-profit 501C3 organization). Perfect for a stay-at-home-mom, retired nutritionist/chef, or college/master’s student in nutrition/food sciences.

This is the perfect way to supplement your summer income and get great job experience at the same time!

The Friday Night Supper Program’s mission is to provide a warm meal to anyone in need in a safe and dignified environment.  Since 1984, the Friday Night Supper Program has served up to 250 nutritious home-cooked meals every Friday night to homeless and hungry people in Boston. (Currently serving between 120-150 per week.)

The Friday Night Supper Program is a 501 (C) 3 organization co-founded by the Arlington Street Church (a Unitarian Universalist congregation) and Dignity Boston (a congregation of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Catholics).  To learn more about the Program, please visit www.fridaynightsupper.org.

 

The Soup Kitchen Manager reports to the Program Director, and is responsible for the weekly operation of the Friday Night Supper Program (FNSP) in accordance with the policies and guidelines set forth by the FNSP Board of Directors.  This is part-time position (10 hours a week) from May - August only.

 

Job Description

 

1.       Meal Planning:

  • Plan dinner menu based on accepted practices related to nutritionally balanced combinations of food groups, fresh foods etc.;
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local food and produce vendors to maximize food freshness and minimize costs.

2.       Order and Pick up Food and Supplies:

  • Work with food vendors (The Greater Boston Food Bank and PFG Springfield) to procure inventory as needed, taking advantage of free resources such as “Second Helpings” whenever possible;
  • Maintain adequate stock of food and table setting/kitchen supplies;
  • Maintain weekly supplies inventory and well organized storage areas;
  • Arrange and maintain regular food and supplies pick up and delivery schedule;
  • Responsible for line items in the budget related to meal preparation and clean up.

3.       Meal Preparation:

  • Coordinate and participate in all aspects of meal preparation for the Friday Night meal and occasional other events throughout the year;
  • Ensure adequate quantity of food for three full courses for each guest including “seconds”;
  • Interact with guests to be sure their needs are met.

4.       Manage Volunteer Activities:

  • Work with volunteer team to clean up kitchen and dining hall;
  • Assume responsibility for enforcement of all health and safety regulations in kitchen and dining hall;
  • Work with Operations Committee and Program Director to ensure safety and operational efficiency of all kitchen equipment.

Schedule

·         10 hours per week

·         Late-May – late-August only

·         Friday – full day availability (until 8pm) mandatory 

 

Qualifications

·         Culinary/cooking experience; ServSafe Certification a plus;

·         Ability to work with minimal supervision and delegate responsibility;

·         Ability to work in a fast paced environment, be flexible and to “think on your feet”;

·         Experience with volunteer management a plus;

·         Ability to lift and carry cases of food averaging 20-40 pounds in weight;

·         Strong desire to assist those in need and give back to community;

·         Familiarity with hunger-related issues and/or past soup kitchen experience;

·         Ability to interact with guests in support of our mission to provide a warm, nutritious meal to anyone in need in a safe and dignified environment every Friday night

 

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to eemslibby@aol.com.  We will confirm receipt of your application via email.  Application review will begin immediately.

 

The Friday Night Supper Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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Feb 09 2008

Hot Jazz. Cool Neighborhood. Wed. March 12, 6 to 9 pm @ Old Stag Tavern 3171 Wash.

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Feb 08 2008

Boston Youth Dance Crew “Status Quo” Featured on MTV!

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This evening while channel surfing I learned that Boston based youth dance crew “Status Quo” is on MTV’s “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew” and is doing very well.

This is a great opportunity to rally for and support our youth!!

Check out their video:

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