Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on August 24, 2011 |
Built in 1976 the Harriet Tubman House is a landmark at the corner of Massachusetts and Columbus Avenues. It was the first major commission for Don Stull – then, one of only a dozen African-American architects in the nation - who won awards for the Tubman House. The Harriet Tubman House is home to adult programming and administrative offices for USES.
The South End House is a historic building that has become home to USES youth programs. The Children's Friend Society built the South End House at 48 Rutland Street in 1840 as a home for orphaned children. USES' connection to that site began in the early 1900s. A wide variety of settlement house programs and services have operated out of the facility since that time. Today the South End House is fully inhabited, bursting with children of all ages and alive with activity from morning to night.
The Children's Art Centre (CAC) was built in 1918 at 36 Rutland Street. The building was designed by Alexander Emerson, and the first president of the CAC was the renowned architect, Ralph Adams Cram. The Children's Art Centre is a special neighborhood gathering place where residents of all ages explore their creativity under the guidance of experienced practicing artists.
The Operations & Facilities volunteer will work directly with the Facilities Manager and will learn about many aspects of building operations and facilities such as: event set-up and breakdown, security, and working with outside contractors such as electricians, plumbers, HVAC specialists, and others. This is a terrific learning opportunity for an engineering professional or major, a facilities management professional or major, or for any professional or major interested in buildings and management.
Good basic computer skills required as well as a high level of energy, good organizational ability, and good interpersonal skills. This opportunity is sponsored by: United South End Settlements
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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Weekly |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Court-appointed |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Address:
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566 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118-1181
(See a map) |
Directions:
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Via the "T" Orange Line:
Get off at the Mass. Ave. stop. As you leave the station turn right. Walk 1/2 block to the intersection of Mass. and Columbus Ave. The Harriet Tubman House is the three-storey, red brick building on the corner. The entrance is on Columbus Avenue (#566).
From #1 Harvard Square/Dudley Street Station Bus:
From Dudley Street, the bus stops at the corner of Mass. and Columbus Ave. The entrance to the building is on Columbus Ave.
From Harvard Square, the bus stops at the corner of Mass. and Columbus Ave. The building is diagonally across Columbus Avenue. The entrance is on Columbus Ave.
From the "T" Green Line: Take an "E" train and get off at Symphony Station. With Symphony Hall on your right walk down two blocks down Mass. Avenue to Columbus Ave. United South End Settlements is a three-storey, red brick building on the corner.
DRIVING:
Parking in the South End is at a minimum; we recommend taking public transportation.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Orange Line - Mass Ave stop,
Walk distance (in minutes): 2
Nearest Bus Stop: #1 Harvard Square/Dudley Street, 1 minute walk
For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com |
Web Site: http://www.uses.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult? |
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No
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| Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups? |
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No
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| Last updated on August 24, 2011 |
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I volunteered at a high school in Brookline.I don't have an agency. I found this school through my University to gain an experience, and it was a good experience with 2nd graders.
posted by mercan4 on May 16, 2003 |
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