600 lives saved. Not a bad goal for a service project. Even better for one dreamed up by the collaborative efforts of an active AmeriCorps member and three Northeastern University students as part of a service and leadership activity created by Boston area AmeriCorps alums.
AmeriCorps Alums Boston celebrated Martin Luther King Day by serving as educators at Northeastern University's MLK Day of Service. Through several emails and brainstorming sessions, alums were able to create an activity centered around the themes of service and leadership. After a brief introduction to AmeriCorps and each alum's service experiences, an icebreaker started the session off: piecing together a puzzle of different MLK quotes. Participants were asked to list nine ideas for service projects they would like to see performed in their community. Each individual then looked for service themes within their list i.e. environmental, community building, health and safety. Small groups, formed during the icebreaker, looked for common themes from which a service project could be developed. In addition to a blood drive (as mentioned earlier), service projects ranged from community building block parties to connecting middle-school students with musicians.
Check out the event pictures!
Wednesday, January 20
Wednesday, November 18
Upcoming Events
We have some exciting projects and events coming up, and we need YOUR support!!!
Two Great Volunteer Opportunities:
1. MLK DAY –Monday, January 18th –our Chapter will be partnering with Mass Promise Fellows Program & the Northeastern Center of Community Service to lead a large scale MLK day project to engage over 200 students, youth and community members. Boston Alums will be planning and implementing a leadership workshop that we will present several times over the course of the day. The theme is focused on service and leadership, and we have the opportunity to develop a workshop as we see fit. We are open to ideas and looking for interested members to serve on a planning committee. If interested, please email us at americorpsalumsboston@gmail.com Space on this committee is limited, but we will send out more opportunities for Alums to participate and serve on MLK day as it gets closer.
2. POTLUCK FOR CURRENT MEMBERS –Friday, January 22nd -We are planning a potluck dinner for a local group of hard-working AmeriCorps members, SCI Dorchester at Dotwell. This event is one of the many ways that Alums are reaching our goal of supporting current members, and is also a chance to get people together for a fun social event. Chad Ross Baker, a City Year Alum, has agreed to host the dinner at his house. If you are interested in attending and contributing, please email him at chrobaker@gmail.com. We are looking for 15-20 Alums to participate!
Finally, we have an Alums Happy Hour coming up soon. Join us Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00pm at Tavern in the Square in Porter Square (1815 Mass Ave Cambridge –Red Line MBTA). If you have not come out to an event yet, join us for this fun and relaxed chance to socialize and get to know one another. We hope to see you there!
Two Great Volunteer Opportunities:
1. MLK DAY –Monday, January 18th –our Chapter will be partnering with Mass Promise Fellows Program & the Northeastern Center of Community Service to lead a large scale MLK day project to engage over 200 students, youth and community members. Boston Alums will be planning and implementing a leadership workshop that we will present several times over the course of the day. The theme is focused on service and leadership, and we have the opportunity to develop a workshop as we see fit. We are open to ideas and looking for interested members to serve on a planning committee. If interested, please email us at americorpsalumsboston@gmail.com Space on this committee is limited, but we will send out more opportunities for Alums to participate and serve on MLK day as it gets closer.
2. POTLUCK FOR CURRENT MEMBERS –Friday, January 22nd -We are planning a potluck dinner for a local group of hard-working AmeriCorps members, SCI Dorchester at Dotwell. This event is one of the many ways that Alums are reaching our goal of supporting current members, and is also a chance to get people together for a fun social event. Chad Ross Baker, a City Year Alum, has agreed to host the dinner at his house. If you are interested in attending and contributing, please email him at chrobaker@gmail.com. We are looking for 15-20 Alums to participate!
Finally, we have an Alums Happy Hour coming up soon. Join us Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00pm at Tavern in the Square in Porter Square (1815 Mass Ave Cambridge –Red Line MBTA). If you have not come out to an event yet, join us for this fun and relaxed chance to socialize and get to know one another. We hope to see you there!
Sunday, November 8
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 1st -HAPPY HOUR 7pm -Tavern in the Square -Porter Square -Cambridge
January 12th -COMMUNITY MEETING 6:30-8:00pm -Milky Way Lounge -284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain www.milkywayjp.com
January 18th - MLK DAY SERVICE EVENT -details TBA
THANK YOU
A great big thank you to all the AmeriCorps Alums who came out to our big event: Beyond Your Service Year: A Networking and Social Event featuring the Heller School. It was a great evening of food and drinks, the chance to network and socialize with other Alums, and the chance to hear about the amazing $1M in scholarships from the Heller School at Brandeis. Over 70 Alums and current members came out for the event, and a great time was had by all.
For more information on the scholarship, contact HellerAdmissions@brandeis.edu or go to http://heller.brandeis.edu.
For more information on the scholarship, contact HellerAdmissions@brandeis.edu or go to http://heller.brandeis.edu.
Monday, October 19
Beyond Your Service Year
Beyond Your Service Year: AmeriCorps Alums Networking Social and Leadership Forum Featuring a Partnership Announcement from the Heller School at Brandeis
Join us on Thursday, November 5th for an exciting night of meeting and networking with fellow AmeriCorps Alums! Come to learn more about the $1M in scholarships at the
When: Thursday, November 5th 6:30-9:00pm
Who: Current Corps Members and AmeriCorps Alums interested in continuing their commitment to service
Where: WorkBar Boston
Please RSVP at americorpsalumsboston@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Friday, October 2
October 2009 Meeting
It’s time for our next Chapter Meeting! Our next meeting is Monday, October 5th from 6:30-8:00pm at ACCESS Boston. Access Boston is located at 31 St. James Ave -Suite 520 and is accessible by the Green Line (Arlington) or the Orange Line (Back Bay). We have been doing some really exciting things in the past few months, and we want YOU to come learn more and JOIN US!
Many people participated in a great service project for September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance and we want to tell you about it. And, we have several upcoming opportunities that we don’t want you to miss out on.
We will also be hearing from some AmeriCorps members and staff at ACCESS. We have decided to hold our meetings at different service locations each month so that we can learn about various AmeriCorps programs and find out how we can support current members.
Finally, come to hear more about an amazing networking and social event that we are planning. This is an event that you won’t want to miss out on in early November!
We look forward to seeing you Monday!
If you cannot attend the meeting, but are interested in a service project, here are two great events that are coming up:
Environmental Project – We will be serving on October 17th from 10am-1pm at Olmstead Park in Jamaica Plain. We will grab lunch afterwards at a local JP eatery. If you are interested, please email Kathryn Hencir at Kathryn.hencir@gmail.com. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Bioneers by the Bay – Connecting for Change Conference – Volunteer alongside a current NCCC team and other Alums at this great conference in New Bedford on October 22nd-25th. They are looking for a committed group of volunteers to help out, as well as one or two volunteer coordinator (small stipend available) to lead the volunteers for all four days!! If you are interested, please email Desa VanLaarHoven at desa@marioninstitute.org
Many people participated in a great service project for September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance and we want to tell you about it. And, we have several upcoming opportunities that we don’t want you to miss out on.
We will also be hearing from some AmeriCorps members and staff at ACCESS. We have decided to hold our meetings at different service locations each month so that we can learn about various AmeriCorps programs and find out how we can support current members.
Finally, come to hear more about an amazing networking and social event that we are planning. This is an event that you won’t want to miss out on in early November!
We look forward to seeing you Monday!
If you cannot attend the meeting, but are interested in a service project, here are two great events that are coming up:
Environmental Project – We will be serving on October 17th from 10am-1pm at Olmstead Park in Jamaica Plain. We will grab lunch afterwards at a local JP eatery. If you are interested, please email Kathryn Hencir at Kathryn.hencir@gmail.com. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Bioneers by the Bay – Connecting for Change Conference – Volunteer alongside a current NCCC team and other Alums at this great conference in New Bedford on October 22nd-25th. They are looking for a committed group of volunteers to help out, as well as one or two volunteer coordinator (small stipend available) to lead the volunteers for all four days!! If you are interested, please email Desa VanLaarHoven at desa@marioninstitute.org
Sunday, August 30
Chapter Meeting and Service Project
The next meeting of the Boston AmeriCorps Alums is this Tuesday, September 1st from 6:30-8:00pm at City Year Headquarters. Come to learn more about our upcoming events (including a great service opportunity), the results of our member survey, and to participate in a fun activity to support incoming AmeriCorps members. We hope to see you there!
Additionally, as part of the United We Serve campaign, we will be volunteering on the first annual ‘Day of Service and Remembrance’ this year on Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th. We will volunteer at the Boston Heart Walk to support the work of the American Heart Association. We are looking for volunteers to serve Friday the 11th from 10am-2pm, or Saturday the 12th from 7am-12noon. Lunch will be provided on both days, and your support will contribute to a great cause. On Saturday evening, we plan to reconvene for some drinks to celebrate the work that we completed, and new friendships that we have made. More details to follow on that.
Space is limited for this service project, so if you are interested, please email us at americorpsalumsboston@gmail.com and let us know which day you are able to serve. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to “carry your commitment this year and beyond”
Additionally, as part of the United We Serve campaign, we will be volunteering on the first annual ‘Day of Service and Remembrance’ this year on Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th. We will volunteer at the Boston Heart Walk to support the work of the American Heart Association. We are looking for volunteers to serve Friday the 11th from 10am-2pm, or Saturday the 12th from 7am-12noon. Lunch will be provided on both days, and your support will contribute to a great cause. On Saturday evening, we plan to reconvene for some drinks to celebrate the work that we completed, and new friendships that we have made. More details to follow on that.
Space is limited for this service project, so if you are interested, please email us at americorpsalumsboston@gmail.
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