Opportunities From: Boston College

Mentoring is an exciting opportunity for STEM undergraduates/graduates who'd like to:

Work alongside fellow STEM students/working professionals.

Develop leadership skills.

Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

If you have a background in STEM and would like to lead fun, hands-on STEM activities for girls and gender expansive youth--we'd love to hear from you. We have both in-person and virtual club options in the Greater Boston Area.

To apply, use this link: Fall 2025 Mentor Application.

Our BCNC Volunteer Tutoring Program matches students from the Allston-Brighton community with Neighborhood Center volunteers for one-on-one tutoring with their school work. The students range in age from elementary school through high school. A commitment of one to two hours of tutoring per week is required.

Check out our website for more info and to apply.

Tutoring Plus is seeking volunteer tutors to support Cambridge youth in their academic, personal and social growth journey! Each volunteer is matched with a youth based on academic strengths, interests, availability, as well as our site needs (for a minimum of one semester).

Volunteers will receive training and support on how to engage with our students and build relationships with them that will have a lasting impact.

To APPLY, please complete our volunteer application and schedule an informational interview by clicking here.

Volunteer with homeless children at a Horizons Playspace installed in one of more than 90 family shelters state-wide including in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain, Newton, Brighton, Charlestown, East Boston, Fenway, Somerville, and Cambridge. An initial orientation and a commitment of two hours a week for six months are required.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF UPCOMING VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS

Horizons for Homeless Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children by providing opportunities for quality play and early education. To find out more, view other training dates, or to apply, please visit horizonschildren.org/playspace.  

The Volunteer Director for the Grab and Go Food Insecurity Program is responsible for leading and coordinating the volunteer team to ensure the successful operation of a program that provides essential meals to individuals experiencing homelessness. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day activities of the program, managing volunteer recruitment and training, and fostering positive relationships with community partners.

Key Responsibilities:  Program Management:  Develop and implement strategies for the efficient operation of the Grab and Go Food Program.  Ensure the timely and consistent distribution of meals to individuals experiencing homelessness.  Monitor program metrics and evaluate its impact to make continuous improvements.    Volunteer Coordination:  Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support various aspects of the program.  Create volunteer schedules and ensure proper coverage for all program activities.  Provide ongoing support and recognition for volunteers to maintain a positive and engaged team.    Community Engagement:  Collaborate with local community organizations, businesses, and government agencies to enhance program visibility and support.  Foster relationships with key stakeholders to secure donations, sponsorships, and additional resources.    Logistics and Resources:  Manage inventory and coordinate with suppliers to ensure an adequate supply of food and other essentials.  Oversee the transportation and logistics of meal distribution, optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste.    Communication and Advocacy:  Effectively communicate the mission and impact of the program to volunteers, donors, and the wider community.  Advocate for policies and initiatives that address homelessness and food insecurity.  Desirable skills:  Experience in volunteer management and coordination.  Strong organizational and project management skills.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of volunteers and community members.  Understanding of issues related to homelessness, food insecurity, and social justice.

Position Overview: 

The Assistant Director of the ESOL Program supports the Director by managing key aspects of program operations, with a focus on community outreach, relationship-building, and operational logistics. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the growth and smooth running of the program while building a network of supportive organizations and partners. The role is remote with occasional in person meetings with potential collaborators.   

Key Responsibilities: 

Teacher and SRM Recruitment and Onboarding: Work with the Director of the ESOL program to recruit volunteer ESOL teachers and Student Relationship Managers (SRMs). Coordinate their onboarding process, including orientation, training, and ensuring they understand the program’s goals and approach. 

Prospective Student Recruitment: Design and implement strategies to recruit students for the ESOL program, working with community partners and utilizing various outreach methods to engage those who may benefit from the program. 

Communication and Supervision of SRMs: Oversee SRMs to ensure effective communication between students, teachers, and program leadership. Provide ongoing support and supervision to ensure a positive and productive learning environment. 

Student Registration and Onboarding: Manage the registration process for new students, ensuring accurate collection of necessary information and effective communication of class schedules, requirements, and expectations. 

Coordination with JVS (Program Partner):With the Director, work closely with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) to ensure alignment on curriculum development, student progress, and teacher support, and to facilitate a productive partnership. 

Substitute Teacher Scheduling: Organize substitute teachers as needed to ensure continuity in instruction when regular teachers are unavailable. 

The role may include the following responsibilities, to be undertaken in close collaboration with the Director of the ESOL program: 

Locating Venues for In-Person Classes: Identify and secure suitable locations for in-person ESOL classes, ensuring they are accessible and equipped for learning. 

Building Relationships with Other ESOL Providers: Develop partnerships with other ESOL programs and organizations to foster collaboration, share resources, and ensure program alignment with the broader community’s needs. 

Building Relationships with Referral Organizations: Cultivate relationships with local community organizations, nonprofits, and social service providers to refer prospective students to the AFTDJ ESOL program. 

Qualifications: 

A commitment to fostering a spirit of continuous learning, humility, and service, with a willingness to grow alongside the community being served. 

Strong organizational and communication skills. 

Experience in community outreach or program management, particularly in educational or nonprofit settings preferred. 

Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

Experience working with volunteers, particularly in recruiting and onboarding roles preferred. 

Knowledge of ESOL programs or adult education preferred, though not required.

We would love to have you come in for a volunteer shift at our Distribution Center in Mansfield or our Kitchen Headquarters in Jamaica Plain (Boston). Both locations are set up to accommodate groups of all sizes and provide a meaningful service activity. Ages 13+ are welcome to volunteer!

In February of 2024, we expanded our Boston-based medically tailored meals operation to a 23,000-square-foot distribution center at 170 Forbes Boulevard in Mansfield, Massachusetts. This year, we are on track to provide over 1.2 million meals to more than 6,800 clients with HIV/AIDS, cancer, kidney and heart disease, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.

At Community Servings, we actively engage the community to provide scratch-made medically tailored meals to individuals and their families experiencing critical or chronic illness and nutrition insecurity. Our new Mansfield facility will help us serve more clients living outside our regional delivery footprint.

In Jamaica Plain, volunteers assist our kitchen team in our commercial kitchen where we prepare and package all of our medically tailored client meals from scratch.  We start the shift with a brief orientation, get everyone suited up in hairnets, aprons, and gloves, and then head to the kitchen to help out with chopping, peeling, packing, baking, etc. 

At the Mansfield Distribution Center, volunteers supply operational support by sorting and stacking meals, adding dietary components like fresh fruit, yogurt, milk, and health snacks to packages, and organizing weekly meal deliveries according to diet type, route, delivery method, and date. We start the shift with a brief orientation, get everyone suited up in hairnets then head into the packaging kitchen.  We have a very large space which allows us to spread staff and volunteers out in a safe and comfortable way. 

We currently have daily weekday shifts. To sign up for your first shift as an individual, please see our two online calendars linked below. Select the shift that you would like and click “sign up.” For groups, the number of “available” slots shown for each shift is the maximum size we can book for that shift. Then, just let me know what date/shift you want, and I’ll sign the group up as a whole and confirm for you all. No need to sign up one at a time as individuals.

·       Jamaica Plain: https://www.servings.org/volunteer_calendar/

o   Morning Shift: 9am-12pm (max group size of 20 volunteers)

o   Afternoon Shift: 1-4pm (max group size of 20 volunteers)

o   Evening Shift: 4-7pm (max group size of 8 volunteers)

·       Mansfield: https://www.servings.org/mansfield-volunteer-calendar/

o   Morning Shift: 9am-12pm (max group size of 8 volunteers)

o   Afternoon Shift: 1-4pm (max group size of 8 volunteers)

I am also happy to set up a call or tour to chat more about our volunteer program.

Thank so much for your time! We hope to work with you soon! Please let me know if you have any questions.

We would love to have you come in for a volunteer shift at our Distribution Center in Mansfield or our Kitchen Headquarters in Jamaica Plain (Boston). Both locations are set up to accommodate groups of all sizes and provide a meaningful service activity. Ages 13+ are welcome to volunteer!

In February of 2024, we expanded our Boston-based medically tailored meals operation to a 23,000-square-foot distribution center at 170 Forbes Boulevard in Mansfield, Massachusetts. This year, we are on track to provide over 1.2 million meals to more than 6,800 clients with HIV/AIDS, cancer, kidney and heart disease, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.

At Community Servings, we actively engage the community to provide scratch-made medically tailored meals to individuals and their families experiencing critical or chronic illness and nutrition insecurity. Our new Mansfield facility will help us serve more clients living outside our regional delivery footprint.

In Jamaica Plain, volunteers assist our kitchen team in our commercial kitchen where we prepare and package all of our medically tailored client meals from scratch.  We start the shift with a brief orientation, get everyone suited up in hairnets, aprons, and gloves, and then head to the kitchen to help out with chopping, peeling, packing, baking, etc. 

At the Mansfield Distribution Center, volunteers supply operational support by sorting and stacking meals, adding dietary components like fresh fruit, yogurt, milk, and health snacks to packages, and organizing weekly meal deliveries according to diet type, route, delivery method, and date. We start the shift with a brief orientation, get everyone suited up in hairnets then head into the packaging kitchen.  We have a very large space which allows us to spread staff and volunteers out in a safe and comfortable way. 

We currently have daily weekday shifts. To sign up for your first shift as an individual, please see our two online calendars linked below. Select the shift that you would like and click “sign up.” For groups, the number of “available” slots shown for each shift is the maximum size we can book for that shift. Then, just let me know what date/shift you want, and I’ll sign the group up as a whole and confirm for you all. No need to sign up one at a time as individuals.

·       Jamaica Plain: https://www.servings.org/volunteer_calendar/

o   Morning Shift: 9am-12pm (max group size of 20 volunteers)

o   Afternoon Shift: 1-4pm (max group size of 20 volunteers)

o   Evening Shift: 4-7pm (max group size of 8 volunteers)

·       Mansfield: https://www.servings.org/mansfield-volunteer-calendar/

o   Morning Shift: 9am-12pm (max group size of 8 volunteers)

o   Afternoon Shift: 1-4pm (max group size of 8 volunteers)

I am also happy to set up a call or tour to chat more about our volunteer program.

Thank so much for your time! We hope to work with you soon! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Are you a dedicated and passionate individual with a heart for faith, spirituality, and community engagement? Do you possess exceptional communication skills and a knack for bringing together talented individuals to contribute their unique perspectives? If so, we have an exciting volunteer opportunity that aligns with your values and interests – Recruitment Specialist for Faith-Based Media Content 

About Us: 

A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. 

Key Responsibilities: 

As a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist for Faith-Based Media Content, you will play a crucial role in shaping the content of our communications with our followers and on our website. Your responsibilities will include: 

1. Talent Scouting: Identify and engage with writers, bloggers, spiritual leaders, and content creators who can contribute thought-provoking faith-based articles. See our blog for past articles. 

2. Community Building: Cultivate relationships with faith-based communities, organizations, and individuals to expand our network of contributors. 

3. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with our editorial team to ensure that content aligns with our platform's mission and values. 

4. Support and Guidance: Provide guidance and support to prospective contributors, helping them create impactful content. 

5. Promotion: Assist in promoting and sharing published articles to maximize their reach and impact. 

Qualifications: 

Passion for faith, spirituality, and the power of storytelling. 

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

Enthusiasm for volunteer work and community engagement. 

Experience in content recruitment or talent scouting is a plus, but not required. 

A commitment to fostering inclusivity and respect for diverse faith perspectives. 

What We Offer: 

An opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to positive change and spiritual growth within our community. 

The chance to develop and showcase your skills in a collaborative, values-driven environment. 

Flexible volunteer hours that can be tailored to your schedule. 

The satisfaction of being part of a supportive and inclusive team. 

How to Apply: 

If you are ready to use your skills and passion to help us inspire and uplift through faith-based content, we would love to welcome you to our volunteer team! Please send a brief introduction, highlighting your interest in this role, along with your resume, to Brighid Tella, btella@faith-justice.org

Program Summary: 2Life is looking for a volunteer to teach weekly fitness classes for residents at the Brighton Campus! For older adults, exercise is an essential activity that has a profound impact on the quality of their life. Fitness classes consist of 5 segments: a warm up, balance component, free hand weights, cardio, and a cool down. The goal is to improve aerobic capacity, flexibility, and muscle strength. For residents who are frail or compromised there is the option to exercise seated in chairs.

Location: Brighton Campus: 30 Wallingford Rd Brighton, MA 02135

Key responsibilities: 

Memorize and learn the exercise class routine. Volunteers would shadow fitness staff to be trained.

Facilitate and teach the fitness class independently

Take attendance

Assist residents with proper form

Impact Goal:  Physical activity is one of the most important things 2Life residents can do for their health. It helps improve strength and balance to keep doing your day to day activities, and prevents or delays diseases. For many, fitness activities and health workshops are also opportunities to reduce social isolation.

Qualifications: 

Background in fitness or experience teaching fitness classes preferred 

Leadership and independence to facilitate the group 

Comfortable working with older adults 

Friendly and welcoming attitude 

Bilingual in Russian, Mandarin, or Cantonese preferred, but not required

Schedule/Time Commitment: 1 hour a week during business hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Number of Volunteers Needed: 1

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults while exercising yourself! Gain experience teaching fitness classes to a group. 

Interested in volunteering to help someone learn English? Join the Newton Free Library's English Language Learning Program! No teaching or foreign language experience is required. 

An hour a week (online or in person) can have a profound impact on the life of an English learner. As one student wrote, “Many things are very easy for a person born in this country but can be unimaginably difficult for someone whose first language is not English. Thank you for having such good teachers voluntarily teaching. Their selfless dedication helps us in our life.”

For more information, please contact Andrew Shapira, Program Coordinator, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net or visit newtonfreelibrary.net/ell.

Make a difference at Centre Street and volunteer!

Volunteers at Centre Street include people from different cultures and backgrounds, adults of all ages, and students ranging from middle school groups to high school and college students. We rely upon 125 different people to help us feed 4,000 people every month! That’s the impact you will make as a volunteer with Centre Street.

We welcome those who are available regularly or just for the summer. Our greatest need for volunteers is on Tuesdays from 10am until 6pm, but we also have opportunities to help unload food and pack bags on other days as well as during our Saturday service hours. If you would like to join our volunteer community, click here and fill out our application to register.

Apply here: Volunteer Opportunity Detail

The main role of a Visitor Services Assistant is to facilitate the visitor experience at the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center, Bunker Hill Monument or Bunker Hill Museum front desks. This includes providing welcome, orientation, and informal interpretation of park sites to visitors on a one-to-one or group basis that will increase visitor’s knowledge of the park's significance and relevance. The Visitor Services Assistant will also play an important role in maintaining a welcoming front desk area, creating a positive environment for visitors. This includes fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere and ensuring that each visitor feels genuinely welcomed and included during their time at National Parks of Boston sites.

Work will consist of assisting rangers at the Charlestown Navy Yard and Bunker Hill on specific days and shifts. Specific duties include answering questions from the public and providing verbal and printed information as needed; providing visitors with clear instructions on how to plan their trip to Boston; informing visitors about programs and events; and giving general park orientation. Additional support tasks may include providing formal and informal interpretation of the historical resources.

Apply here: Volunteer Opportunity Detail

We have a lot to thank trees for - shade, beauty, habitat for insects and birds - and they can also be indicators of a changing world. As climate change continues, we look to trees for insights on what is happening in our communities and what is to come. Come to the Charlestown Navy Yard to get trained and join the millions of citizen scientists around the world supporting scientific projects that benefit both people and the planet!

Trainings will equip local people of all ages and backgrounds with the observation tools they need to study local plant life. Together we will take a close look at the plants of the Navy Yard and discuss how they interact with animals all over the food chain, how they respond to the seasons, what this all has to do with climate change, and why it’s so important to monitor local plants.

After joining us for a training, volunteers will take their skills and knowledge and continue to collect data around the Navy Yard and beyond! We are hoping to build a community of participatory scientists based in the Yard that can monitor the plants and contribute to a climate resilient Boston by collecting good data. Hope to see you at the Yard!

We are currently seeking undergraduate/postgraduate/grad students to volunteer virtually as mentors for K-12 students, particularly those with limited access to educational resources. If you’d like to connect with a student, please consider signing up to be a mentor at bit.ly/coved-mentor-signup! Mentors serve not only as a source of academic support, but as role models for the student they work with. This will provide an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to students who have trouble accessing learning materials and mentorship. If you'd like to be more involved, please consider looking at bit.ly/covedrecruitment! If you have any questions, please directly contact outreach@coved.org. Please note that if you are registering to be a mentor, we ask that you commit for at least one semester. 

Calderwood House Management schedules volunteers for shows in the Virginia Wimberly Theatre, Roberts Studio Theatre, and Deane Hall at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA.  Volunteers will be notified via email when ushering spots are available 2-3 weeks before each production opens. The email will contain a link to the sign-up survey.

Come out 1-3 times a week to run, jog, or walk 1-4 miles with our members. You'll help keep our community vibrant and growing while encouraging our members and each other.

We are looking for volunteers to help with our after school program on Wednesday afternoons!  Volunteers would be assisting children in completing community service projects and generally helping the program run smoothly.  You must be available for a portion of the 12:00 - 6:00 timeframe on Wednesdays.

Program Summary: 2Life is in need of volunteers to help build residents’ confidence in navigating technology. Tech volunteers will provide one-on-one tech support in person in Computer Centers and in residents’ apartments when required. The tech mastery of 2Life’s residents varies; some residents are just learning how to send emails, while others are learning how to edit photos. Tech Tutors are not expected to solve every tech issue, they are asked to try their best!

Location: Golda Meir House: 160 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 

Key responsibilities:

Impact Goal: Empower residents to confidently access technology, participate in virtual programs hosted by 2Life, and connect with their loved ones and community supports. 

Qualifications:

Time Commitment/Schedule: Work with residents for 2-4 hours/week during business hours. Volunteer must commit to at least three months. 

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, accomplish something rewarding, empower residents to use new technology, cultivate new intergenerational friendships, and practice your instruction skills.

Program Summary: Visiting with a 2Life resident friend for conversation, shared experience, and companionship. The volunteer and resident will meet on a regular basis. Common activities include conversations over tea or coffee, going for walks, watching a film or show together, playing a game, etc. 

This specific resident at our Brighton Campus enjoys arts and crafts, watching movies, sharing her poetry and stories, and getting to know others.

Location(s): Brighton Campus: 30 Wallingford Rd, Brighton, MA 02134

Key Responsibilities: 

Impact Goal:

Qualifications:

Schedule/Time Commitment: Typically once a week (flexible time and day) for one hour. Volunteer must commit to at least six months. 

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, help someone who might not have other forms of support, cultivate new intergenerational friendships.  Opportunity to do fun things with a new person!

Program Summary: We are searching for a Spanish-speaking volunteer to facilitate a weekly faith-based gathering for our residents. Our community of Spanish-speaking residents have a common interest in exploring topics related to faith, hope, resilience, and community. We are looking for a volunteer who has an interest in exploring faith and who feels confident leading meaningful discussions. 

Locations: Brighton Campus - 30 Wallingford Rd, Brighton MA 02135 

Key responsibilities:

Impact Goal: This program will provide space for our Spanish-speaking residents to gather and engage in discussion with their values. 

Qualifications:

Time Commitment/Schedule: Once a week for 1 hr. Evenings or weekends preferred. Volunteer must commit to at least 3 months and keep a regular schedule. 

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, obtain experience leading/facilitating groups, cultivate new intergenerational friendships.

Program Summary: Brown Family House is in need of a Front Desk volunteer to manage the front desk. Front Desk Ambassadors represent the first point of contact at Brown Family House. Front Desk Ambassador's provide general reception services and office support by greeting and assisting visitors, answering the phone, and assisting with residents’ requests.

Key responsibilities: 

Impact Goal: To provide a welcoming environment for our residents, guests, and visitors.

Qualifications: 

Time Commitment/Schedule: 2-4 hours per week during normal business hours (M-F, 9am-5pm). Volunteer must commit to at least 3 months and keep a regular schedule. 

Benefits: Work directly with all members of the 2Life community. Get customer service experience, obtain experience working with older adults, become a part of a community doing important work, cultivate new intergenerational friendships.

The Newton Senior Center has a Friendly Visitor Program. Volunteers make weekly calls or visits to isolated seniors to provide companionship.  Volunteers are matched, considering interests and personalities. Volunteers will have training and supervision through Friendship Works, an agency that has decades of experience matching Friendly Visitors. One year commitment required.  Contact Julie Joy at 617 796-1674 or email JJoy@newtonma.gov

The Newton Senior Center needs Tech Tutors to work with Seniors. We especially need volunteers who can tutor seniors on Android phones and Android Tablets but other expertise is also needed.  The time commitment is very flexible and is on an as needed basis. You would need to come to the Newton Senior Center while you tutor the seniors. Contact Julie Joy at 617 796-1674 or email jjoy@newtonma.gov

When Covid-19 first hit East Boston, MLCS quickly shifted to our communities needs, and started facilitating food and housing support systems. Every single Wednesday for the last 2 1/2 years, we've been running a food distribution program in partnership with Fair Foods, where we feed up to 300 families per week.

The food program has turned into an fun, innovative, community building experience, where neighbors, volunteers, youth, and staff come together to support one cause.

This volunteer opportunity consists of helping us sort, bag, and distribute fresh produce and dry goods to the Maverick Neighborhood - hosted right here at the MLCS community center. We typically start sorting around 11:00am, and distribution starts at 2pm. We recommend volunteers to wear something comfortable, and that you don't mind getting a bit dirty.

There is also occasional lifting (up to 40lbs), bending, twisting, and standing for long periods of time.

A break will be provided!

Please be vaccinated.

If interested, please fill out the volunteer application form here: https://forms.gle/uQqWAB3kq2cgfEDC9

For further information, contact vista@horizonsgreaterboston.org 

Book Club Volunteer Description:

Summary: Book Club leaders will work with one of three groups based on students’ grade level (Group 1: Kindergarten and 1st; Group 2: 2nd and 3rd; Group 3: 4th and 5th). Once a week the Club leader will select a story/stories to present in storytelling sessions, engaging the students and asking them questions that will help them with their reading and comprehension skills. In-person is preferred, but virtual volunteering can be possible.

Requirements:

Math Club Volunteer Description

Summary: Math Club leaders will work with one of three groups based on students’ grade level (Group 1: Kindergarten and 1st; Group 2: 2nd and 3rd; Group 3: 4th and 5th). Once a week the Club leader will teach math concepts and learning strategies to students through fun math games, as well as evaluate outcomes to ensure that students are applying mathematical thinking. In-person is preferred, but virtual volunteering can be possible.

Requirements:

If interested, please fill out the volunteer application form here: https://forms.gle/uQqWAB3kq2cgfEDC9

For further information, contact vista@horizonsgreaterboston.org 

Book Club Volunteer Description:

Summary: Book Club leaders will work with one of three groups based on students’ grade level (Group 1: Kindergarten and 1st; Group 2: 2nd and 3rd; Group 3: 4th and 5th). Once a week the Club leader will select a story/stories to present in storytelling sessions, engaging the students and asking them questions that will help them with their reading and comprehension skills. In-person is preferred, but virtual volunteering can be possible.

Requirements:

Math Club Volunteer Description

Summary: Math Club leaders will work with one of three groups based on students’ grade level (Group 1: Kindergarten and 1st; Group 2: 2nd and 3rd; Group 3: 4th and 5th). Once a week the Club leader will teach math concepts and learning strategies to students through fun math games, as well as evaluate outcomes to ensure that students are applying mathematical thinking. In-person is preferred, but virtual volunteering can be possible.

Requirements:

Sign up to volunteer: www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/volunteer

Thousands of MA & RI individuals, families and children suffer from food insecurity and hunger. Meanwhile, up to 40% of food feeds landfills. That’s where Rescuing Leftover Cuisine steps in. Volunteer as a FOOD RESCUER to rescue perfectly good surplus food from businesses and deliver it to nonprofits that serve people in need of food assistance:

FEED PEOPLE, NOT LANDFILLS.

VIDEOS: bit.ly/what-RLC-looks-like

Sign up to volunteer: www.rescuingleftovercuisine.org/volunteer

Thousands of MA & RI individuals, families and children suffer from food insecurity and hunger. Meanwhile, up to 40% of food feeds landfills. That’s where Rescuing Leftover Cuisine steps in. Volunteer as a FOOD RESCUER to rescue perfectly good surplus food from businesses and deliver it to nonprofits that serve people in need of food assistance:

FEED PEOPLE, NOT LANDFILLS.

VIDEOS: bit.ly/what-RLC-looks-like

We are looking for volunteers to help with one of our most important goals: developing our resource database. Your roles could include, among others:

This volunteer commitment is for a minimum of three hours a week during the Spring semester, with the chance to extend the opportunity into the Summer.

For more information, please refer to this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GQ2ouL4wrKw9oyePWtKS-dkRAJ_Nu-A4daWg6nVO3zU/edit?usp=sharing 

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You’ll provide students with quality English instruction and inspire them to create opportunities for their futures. Join us and make learning fun!

18+ / 5 days a week

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

in Spanish while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You'll provide students with the opportunity to expand their horizons, develop critical thinking skills, learn about the world, and have fun doing it!

One person can make a difference. Let that difference start with you. 

Potencia Inc. is seeking civic-minded college students to help immigrants and break language barriers in the U.S. If you are passionate about education and social equity, and want to make a difference in your community, join us today!

New tutor recruitment for the academic year 2021-2022 has started! Apply before 11:59 pm, October 3rd, 2021.

Apply here: https://www.potenciaus.org/apply

Tutoring Plus is seeking tutors and mentors for Cambridge youth for the 21-22 school year! Each volunteer tutor is matched one-on-one for just 1 hour with a youth based on academic strengths and needs as well as personality and interests. (for a minimum of one semester) 

Volunteers will receive training on how to engage with our students remotely and build relationships with them that will have a lasting impact. Volunteers will work with the same student each week for just an hour a week(6-7pm). Volunteers can choose the day of the week that works best for them (Monday-Thursday).

To apply, please complete our volunteer application at:https://bit.ly/TPlusVolunteers21-22. Once your application is received, you will be sent an email to schedule a brief informational interview (done remotely) and to complete necessary paperwork.

Our Mission

Tutoring Plus advances educational equity by supporting youth in their academic, personal and socialgrowth through free, individualized tutoring, mentoring and enrichment programs. Our vision is a world

where every young person is empowered with the knowledge and confidence to create their future.

Tutoring Plus is committed to recruiting volunteers who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. People of color, bilingual candidates, and differently abled people are encouraged to apply. Volunteers will receive training on the volunteer tutor/mentor role, in addition to ongoing support from Tutoring Plus staff.

Tutoring Plus does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, military veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Tutoring Plus is dedicated to helping to close the opportunity gap within our neighborhood.

We are About Food, Health, and Community. 

If you want to join us in our mission to bring healthy food to the communities that need it most sign up on our website at: (https://www.aboutfresh.org/fresh-truck/#volunteer)

Variety of days, times, & locations available for volunteering. Sign up for 1 or multiple shifts, no long-term commitment. Free groceries after every shift. 

Fresh Truck Mobile Markets

At About Fresh we are on a mission to strengthen communities by getting fresh food to the households that need it most. We work to radically impact community health by celebrating food culture and strengthening communities with the food they need. 

Our Fresh Truck mobile markets are a food justice program designed to use reimagined vehicles to increase access to fresh food in traditionally marginalized communities. By bringing the shopping experience closer to people we can in turn provide more opportunities for households to use SNAP/HIP benefits. 

During these weekly mobile markets, Fresh Truck staff and volunteers set up to run a dignified shopping experience for communities to have the option of selecting from a variety of quality fruits and vegetables at affordable prices!

As a volunteer, you will directly support the Fresh Truck Mobile Markets by:

COVID-19 PREVENTION:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SIGNING UP:

We are looking for individuals to help serve meals to our members every week day from 10AM – 2PM. Volunteers are of course not expected to be there every day, but we do ask that you come for the full 4 hours on any day you do sign up.

We also have openings for groups of 5 to serve lunch to our members daily. Unfortunately, we do not have open positions for nights or weekends at this time.

This would be a perfect way for a class, a dorm, or team to volunteer together.

Volunteers must be 18 years or older.

Every volunteer position at the Boston Living Center provides a vital roll within our community. Thank you for support and consideration.

Boston Living Center offers meals, education, social services, and a supportive environment to those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. T-Accessible, Orange Line (Back Bay) or Green Line (Copley).

Tutoring Plus is seeking tutors and mentors for Cambridge youth! Each volunteer tutor is matched one-on-one for just 1 hour with a youth based on academic strengths and needs as well as personality and interests. (for a minimum of one semester) 

Volunteers will receive training on how to engage with our students remotely and build relationships with them that will have a lasting impact. Volunteers will work with the same student each week for just an hour a week(6-7pm). Volunteers can choose the day of the week that works best for them (Monday-Thursday).

To apply, please complete our volunteer application at: www.tutoringplus.org/volunteer. Once your application is received, you will be sent an email to schedule a brief informational interview (done remotely) and to complete necessary paperwork.

Our Mission

Tutoring Plus advances educational equity by supporting youth in their academic, personal and socialgrowth through free, individualized tutoring, mentoring and enrichment programs. Our vision is a world

where every young person is empowered with the knowledge and confidence to create their future.

Tutoring Plus is committed to recruiting volunteers who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. People of color, bilingual candidates, and differently abled people are encouraged to apply. Volunteers will receive training on the volunteer tutor/mentor role, in addition to ongoing support from Tutoring Plus staff.

Tutoring Plus does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, military veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Tutoring Plus is dedicated to helping to close the opportunity gap within our neighborhood.

The BTU-Pilot School NEEDs HELP WITH:

6-8th Grade Math and ELA Tutoring

Mentoring

Keeping Students Organized

Career Exploration

The Thomas J Kenny Elementary School is looking for tutors to provide service to students in grade 3-5 with exam preparation and homework help during after school programming. Afterschool Programming begins Septemeber 11, 2019 and will run until June 12, 2019.

Help us out with social media, outreach, and much more. We will pick a list of tasks that work best for you! 

This program will connect you with a pediatric cancer survivor. You will send handwritten letters back and forth! 

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/tNhNbBsJfqV39bKYA

First come, first serve basis! Unless we feel that a buddy would do particularly well with someone based on interests. 

Volunteer Position Description: As a response to the language needs of the Boston Housing Authority community, the Language Access Team under the BHA Office of Community Engagement and Civil Rights has established the Volunteer Interpreters Program (VIP). The purpose of VIP is to recruit and train bilingual/multilingual volunteers who can provide interpretation and translation services for Boston families of limited English proficiency who are applying for or are residents of public or subsidized housing.

Boston Housing Authority seeks volunteers who will serve as interpreters during BHA hearings, eligibility screenings, resident meetings, walk-in inquiries, Wellness Connect sessions (at the housing developments), and phone interviews. Volunteers who are interested in gaining skills in written translations may also assist in translation housing documents, or in reviewing and editing written translations for accuracy. Volunteer interpreters will receive training and serve on an on-call basis.

Qualifications: Candidates are highly motivated individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who are highly proficient in English and fluent in any of (but not limited to) the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Cape Verdean, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Farsi, French, Haitian-Creole, Hindi, Khmer, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Volunteer Position Description: As a response to the language needs of the Boston Housing Authority community, the Language Access Team under the BHA Office of Community Engagement and Civil Rights has established the Volunteer Interpreters Program (VIP). The purpose of VIP is to recruit and train bilingual/multilingual volunteers who can provide interpretation and translation services for Boston families of limited English proficiency who are applying for or are residents of public or subsidized housing.

Boston Housing Authority seeks volunteers who will serve as interpreters during BHA hearings, eligibility screenings, resident meetings, walk-in inquiries, Wellness Connect sessions (at the housing developments), and phone interviews. Volunteers who are interested in gaining skills in written translations may also assist in translation housing documents, or in reviewing and editing written translations for accuracy. Volunteer interpreters will receive training and serve on an on-call basis.

Qualifications: Candidates are highly motivated individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who are highly proficient in English and fluent in any of (but not limited to) the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Cape Verdean, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Farsi, French, Haitian-Creole, Hindi, Khmer, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Corporate Volunteer Leaders (CVLs) provide onsite direction at corporate community service projects ranging from a dozen to more than 100 volunteers. CVLs assist a member of Boston Cares staff during corporate volunteer events and, on occasion, are the sole leaders of the volunteer events. In both cases, CVLs are fully informed and prepared to support volunteers and ensure a high-quality, high-impact, effective day of service. Volunteer Leaders help to ensure that volunteers are productive and have a positive experience, while ensuring that the needs of the agency are being met.

This Position reports to and is supervised by the Boston Cares Corporate Program, and will work in close cooperation with executive staff members. These positions are seasonal from April-November, with hours varying per week, dependent upon dates that service projects are scheduled.

Onsite Project responsibilities include:

Qualification & Requirements

The Center for Law and Education, Inc. (“CLE”) is a non-profit resource and support organization that works with families, advocates, and educators to improve the quality of education for all students, and in particular low-income students. Rooted in both civil rights and school reform, CLE focuses on bringing the two together to address systemic barriers that impede low-income students – who are disproportionately students of color, English learners, and students with disabilities – from learning to high standards and remaining in school to learn.

CLE has received a multiyear grant from the Cummings Foundation to reduce school disciplinary suspensions for non-violent, non-drug, school code offenses by providing support to Boston Public School (“BPS”) students through CLE’s Lay Advocacy project. CLE is recruiting 20 volunteers – university students, retirees, and AmeriCorps fellows – to assist students subject to ‘short-term’ exclusions from school (10 school days or less) at their disciplinary hearings.

High rates of disciplinary exclusion and missed school days are associated with poor academic achievement, higher drop-out rates, lower graduation rates, and decreased college and career readiness. Many of these students struggle academically and cannot afford to miss any days of school. Very few are represented by legal counsel, and most do not have an advocate.

We hope to reduce the number of non-violent, non-drug, non-criminal related suspensions by assigning lay advocates who, with training and support from CLE attorneys, will assist students at short-term disciplinary hearings and help them stay in school to learn.

Contact CLE to join our first team of lay advocates. Over a four-week period, CLE will provide you a structured 10-hour curriculum and training program that will prepare you as a lay advocate to assist students in short-term disciplinary hearings. CLE will then assign you a ‘case’ as they arise and based on your availability. CLE attorneys will provide you with on-going support and assistance.

If you are interested in participating in CLE’s Access to Justice through Lay Advocacy project, please contact Sky Kochenour by phone (617-451-0855) or e-mail (skochenour@cleweb.org).

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle is an Assisted Living and Memory Care Residency.  Aside from providing care and assistance to our residents, our community is designed to keep our residents connected to the people and things they value most.  We develop programs and experiences that promote purpose-filled interactions and positive engagement. Our residents live happy and fulfilling lives because of the importance we put on connecting to what’s meaningful and possible throughout life. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to assist and lead daily programs. Programs include exercise, walking groups, card games, board games, bingo, arts & craft, intellectual discussions, computer education and much more. Our hours of operation at Sunday-Saturday 9:30a.m.-8:30p.m. Our volunteers are welcome for any duration of time between those hours.

As a mentor in College Bound, BC students have the opportunity to work with high school and middle school students (grades 7-12) from Boston Public Schools.  These students are brought to campus every other Saturday and take STEM classes in the morning, and College and Career Readiness and Social Justice classes in the afternoon.  BC mentors pick the students up from their STEM classes, take them to lunch in Mac, and then go with them to their College and Career and Social Justice classes.  In those classes they act as TA's to the Lynch School of Education graduate students who teach the students.  There is also mentor/mentee time in between the two afternoon classes during which you will work with the grade whose College and Career class to act as a TA in.  During that time you will do activities with your mentees to get to know them, and we will also bring in different student groups to perform for the students.  Last year, for example, we had Sexual Chocolate, FISTS, and Common Tones perform for the students during mentor/mentee time.  BC mentors will also be assigned a small group of mentees of about 5 or 6 students who they will stay in closer contact with between session and who they will eat lunch with and develop a close relationship with.

SUMMARY

As part of our school year program, Breakthrough Greater Boston operates an academic mentoring program for its middle school and high school students. Academic Mentors (AMs) support students who need additional assistance with classwork and homework throughout the school year while providing mentorship to students by offering guidance around non-cognitive skills such as study skills, organization, and self-advocacy. Academic mentoring sessions will consist of tutoring in core academic subjects identified by Breakthrough staff as well as coaching around effective study habits and strategies. At each campus, AMs report directly to the Academic Mentor Coordinator and Director of Student Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Scheduling and committing to weekly academic mentoring session with assigned student; sessions generally occur weekdays in the afternoons/early evenings or on weekends

Communicating any concerns to your supervisors

Completing weekly academic mentoring log to maintain communication with your supervisors

and record both student progress and student concerns

QUALIFICATIONS

Resourceful, creative, and energetic

Flexible schedule to accommodate students’ needs

Ability to take initiative

Good academic standing

Willingness to serve as a role model to students and share academic and professional expertise

with students

LOGISTICS

The two Breakthrough Greater Boston campuses are located at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and TechBoston Academy in Dorchester (both accessible by public transportation). AMs will meet students either on site or at a designated local library. AMs must commit to at least one 60-minute academic mentoring session per week for an entire semester (October-December or February-May). Additionally, AMs must attend one three-hour training session. Academic mentoring schedules will follow the Boston Public Schools and Cambridge Public Schools calendars and honor all holidays and vacation days.

COMPENSATION

The Academic Mentor is a volunteer position.

BENEFITS

Development of mentoring and coaching skills

Satisfaction of guiding students through classwork and homework and celebrating their

successes with them at the end of the semester

Mentoring students and passing along experiential knowledge of high school, college, and

professional careers

Building meaningful relationships with students and fostering their growth as people and

academics

APPLICATION PROCESS

For high school and college students, please email a copy of your school transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable) and Sections I-IV of the Academic Mentor Application (attached) to jobs@btgbmail.org with the subject line “Academic Mentor – Boston” or “Academic Mentor – Cambridge.”

For professionals, please email your resume, cover letter, and Sections I-III of the Academic Mentor Application (attached) to jobs@btgbmail.org with the subject line “Academic Mentor – Boston” or “Academic Mentor – Cambridge.”

For more information, please visit www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org.

Candidates for employment and employees are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, military status, gender identity, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Thank you for your interest in Breakthrough Greater Boston!

SUMMARY

As part of our school year program, Breakthrough Greater Boston operates an academic mentoring program for its middle school and high school students. Academic Mentors (AMs) support students who need additional assistance with classwork and homework throughout the school year while providing mentorship to students by offering guidance around non-cognitive skills such as study skills, organization, and self-advocacy. Academic mentoring sessions will consist of tutoring in core academic subjects identified by Breakthrough staff as well as coaching around effective study habits and strategies. At each campus, AMs report directly to the Academic Mentor Coordinator and Director of Student Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Scheduling and committing to weekly academic mentoring session with assigned student; sessions generally occur weekdays in the afternoons/early evenings or on weekends

Communicating any concerns to your supervisors

Completing weekly academic mentoring log to maintain communication with your supervisors

and record both student progress and student concerns

QUALIFICATIONS

Resourceful, creative, and energetic

Flexible schedule to accommodate students’ needs

Ability to take initiative

Good academic standing

Willingness to serve as a role model to students and share academic and professional expertise

with students

LOGISTICS

The two Breakthrough Greater Boston campuses are located at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and TechBoston Academy in Dorchester (both accessible by public transportation). AMs will meet students either on site or at a designated local library. AMs must commit to at least one 60-minute academic mentoring session per week for an entire semester (October-December or February-May). Additionally, AMs must attend one three-hour training session. Academic mentoring schedules will follow the Boston Public Schools and Cambridge Public Schools calendars and honor all holidays and vacation days.

COMPENSATION

The Academic Mentor is a volunteer position.

BENEFITS

Development of mentoring and coaching skills

Satisfaction of guiding students through classwork and homework and celebrating their

successes with them at the end of the semester

Mentoring students and passing along experiential knowledge of high school, college, and

professional careers

Building meaningful relationships with students and fostering their growth as people and

academics

APPLICATION PROCESS

For high school and college students, please email a copy of your school transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable) and Sections I-IV of the Academic Mentor Application (attached) to jobs@btgbmail.org with the subject line “Academic Mentor – Boston” or “Academic Mentor – Cambridge.”

For professionals, please email your resume, cover letter, and Sections I-III of the Academic Mentor Application (attached) to jobs@btgbmail.org with the subject line “Academic Mentor – Boston” or “Academic Mentor – Cambridge.”

For more information, please visit www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org.

Candidates for employment and employees are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, military status, gender identity, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Thank you for your interest in Breakthrough Greater Boston!

Summary

BTGB is currently seeking dynamic and talented high school and college students with a passion for urban education to teach during our After School Program. Teaching Fellows will be responsible for delivering instructional content in a structured and supportive classroom setting consisting of 6-10 middle school students. Teaching Fellows receive training, professional development, and ongoing instructional coaching and support from experienced teachers throughout the fellowship.

About the After School Program

BTGB’s After School Program is designed for students to connect with the Breakthrough community, receive support on school work, and gain exposure to exciting, rigorous content. Teachers in the program engage with students in educational activities such as chess and juggling before heading to homework support, where they help small groups of students with their schoolwork. Each session concludes with academic workshops that teachers lead on topics including spoken word, engineering by design, chemistry of cooking, and web design.

Location

Admitted fellows will be delivering instructional content to one of the following schools: 

Location 1: TechBoston Academy, Dorchester (www.techbostonacademy.org)
Position Length: Mid Oct. - December
Program Dates: Every Wednesday
Program Hours: 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Grades Level of Students: 7th and 8th

Location 2: Neighborhood House Charter School
Position Length: Mid Oct. - December
Program Dates: TBD
Program Hours: TBD
Grades Level of Students: 7th and 8th

Location 3: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Cambridge (www.crls.cpsd.us)
Position Length: Mid October - December
Program Dates: Every Monday
Program Hours: 3:00 pm-6:30 pm
Grade Level of Students: 7th and 8th

Compensation and Benefits

The After School Program Teaching Fellow is a stipend position. Through this position, you will acquire valuable professional experience. Among the services that we offer our teachers are in-depth training, regular observations and debriefing sessions with experienced Instructional Coaches, references and recommendation letters, and a network of contacts in the education field.

Summary

As part of our school year program, Breakthrough Greater Boston operates an academic mentoring program for its middle school and high school students. Academic Mentors (AMs) support students who need additional assistance with classwork and homework throughout the school year while providing mentorship to students by offering guidance around non-cognitive skills such as study skills, organization, and self-advocacy. Academic mentoring sessions will consist of tutoring in core academic subjects identified by Breakthrough staff as well as coaching around effective study habits and strategies. At each campus, AMs report directly to the Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities

Logistics

The two Breakthrough Greater Boston campuses are located at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and TechBoston Academy in Dorchester (both accessible by public transportation). AMs will meet students either on site or at a designated local library. AMs must commit to at least one 60-minute academic mentoring session per week for an entire semester (October-December or February-May). Additionally, AMs must attend one three-hour training session. Academic mentoring schedules will follow the Boston Public Schools and Cambridge Public Schools calendars and honor all holidays and vacation days.

Personal Shoppers work one-on-one with our clients, helping them to select professional, appropriate attire for their upcoming interviews or new jobs. Most importantly, they provide support and encouragement to women who are entering the workforce. By helping a woman find a suit that makes her shine, you will boost her confidence and increase her chances of getting a job.

In addition to assisting clients, you will help maintain our boutique by replenishing stock, sorting incoming donations, and doing light housekeeping as needed.

The ideal Personal Shopper is caring, creative, and has a natural ability to put people at ease. You must enjoy working with women in all shapes and sizes from a wide variety of backgrounds. Training will be provided.

We have an open opportunity for a Personal Shopper on Friday afternoons from 12:00pm to 12:30pm. The minimum time commitment for this volunteer position is two Friday afternoons per month. 

We are looking for someone with blogging experience to help us boost our social media presence. The ideal candidate is an experienced writer who is passionate about our mission. He or she will work with the Dress for Success Boston staff to identify relevant topics, then write, edit and publish articles that will increase awareness of our organization.

The days and hours for this position are completely flexible.

Our organization needs to maintain an accurate data base of the clients we’ve served, as well as our inventory. In this position, you will transfer information from hard copies to our electronic data base.

The ideal candidate has basic computer skills and is fanatical about details, details, details. This volunteer position is a weekly commitment, but the days and hours are flexible.

Inventory Assistants ensure that our boutique is organized and stocked with a great selection of professional clothing and accessories. In this position, you will accept incoming donations and prepare items for the boutique, including sorting, hanging, sizing and steaming as needed.

The ideal Inventory Assistant is obsessed with organization, loves working with clothing, takes direction well, and is eager to help with anything that needs to be done.

This volunteer position is a weekly commitment, but the days and hours are flexible.

The receptionist is the first person to greet our clients and make them feel comfortable and welcome in the boutique. In this position, you will greet incoming clients and alert their personal shopper to their arrival. While the client is waiting, you will offer beverages and make conversation as appropriate. In addition, you will answer the phone, schedule appointments and do light administrative work, such as confirming appointments and data entry.

The ideal volunteer can naturally put people at ease, is detail oriented, is a great communicator in person and on the phone, and has an infectious smile.

This volunteer position is a weekly commitment, but the days and hours are flexible.

This is an on-campus, weekly volunteer opportunity that matches BC students with BC employees who are English language learners.  Partners work together on language skills. 

Eagle Volunteers is a great way to volunteer for one to four hours per week on or off-campus.  Opportunities within Eagle Volunteers include volunteering at Mt. Alvernia Academy in Newton, an elementary school where you can volunteer in a classroom, during gym, in a computer class and more.   Another Eagle Volunteer placement is Mentoring Through the Arts, bringing an art program to a local elementary school in Brighton.  You can also choose to volunteer by being a pen pal to an elementary school student, or be part of Activity Booklets for Children, and put together activity booklets for kids in the hospital.