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East End House has a long tradition of meeting community needs in innovative and meaningful ways. From our beginnings in 1875 serving struggling immigrants to earning national accreditation for Child Care and School Age Programs, our innovative programs are constantly evolving with the community. We need your help to continue our tradition of excellence. Your contributions will help us provide affordable and high quality Child Care and School Age Programs, develop new initiatives for older youth, offer nutritious food to low-income families, and increase services for seniors. You can help by:

Making a Direct Donation	In-Kind Gifts	Contribute to the Annual Fund
Gifts of Stock	Donate in Memory	Wish List Items
Planned Giving	Workplace Giving

Tax deductible contributions can be made by sending a check or money order (no cash please) to:

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East End House
105 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141

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If you have any questions about donations, please contact Rebecca Gallo at (617) 876-4444 or by email at rebecca@eastendhouse.org.

Thank you for your support. It truly does make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

We rely on volunteers to help us provide the highest quality services and create the most innovative and relevant programming we can. There are opportunities for individuals, families and groups with varied interests & skills. Currently we are looking for volunteers to help in the following capacities:

Child Care Read to a group of preschoolers Sing or play an instrument Assist teachers with classroom activities	School Age Program Run special workshops such as dance, crafts, computers, etc. Assist the group leaders with activities Help in the homework room
Emergency Food Program Help organize and stock groceries Assist with Greater Boston Food Bank deliveries Hand out groceries in the Food Pantry Help out at the Farmer's Market	Community Programs Run a workshop in an area of expertise; ie. dance, yoga, etc. Teach or assist in adults' computer classes Run tax workshops for community members Help out at special events
Administration Relieve receptionist Answer phones Data entry Assist with mass mailings	Special Projects Help sort and hand out food for the Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Giveaway Help organize toys for Holiday Toy Drive Participate in Community Clean-Up days Assist at special events
Mentor a Youth Spend at least 4 hours a month with a middle school student Check out the Mentoring Fact Sheet More information for college students, professionals, and retirees here

If you are interested in these positions, download a volunteer application and CORI form and mail it to East End House or email it to emily@eastendhouse.org or fax it to 617-868-3616. For more information about volunteering, please contact Emily Bullen at emily@eastendhouse.org


	Homework Room Volunteer Homework room volunteers will work anywhere from one to five days a week between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00. The School Age Program serves children ages 4.9-14 from many of the Cambridge Public Schools. The School Age Program prides itself on being able to offer individual academic support in completing homework assignments, improving literacy skills, and maintaining strong connections with the parents and teachers. Homework room volunteers will work with children in a variety of grades in explaining assignments, providing direct support, encouragement, and assist staff in managing the daily operations of the room. Purpose: To aid in the development of the well-being of the children by providing daily enrichment activities and implementing curriculum in order to enhance the child's experience of out of school time. Working Relationships: Volunteers works with the Program and Curriculum directors, Group Leaders, Specialists and Assistant Group Leaders and reports directly to the Program and Curriculum Directors. Duties and Responsibilities: Establish and foster positive relationships with children, staff and families Assist program staff running the homework support room from 2pm - 4pm Engage children in active conflict management and address behavior issues in a positive manner Assist children with homework assignments and one on one reading Help with set-up and clean-up of the homework room Assist with snack set-up/clean-up and general classroom maintenance Maintain a safe, healthy environment for children, adhering to proper EEC, NAA, Department of Health and Bureau of Nutrition standards at all times Requirements: Must adhere to the East End House Staff Ground Rules for Working Together as outlined in the East End House Personnel Policy Handbook Must be enthusiastic about working with and enriching the lives of school age children Must be able to establish positive working relationships with children, staff and families Must be a positive ambassador for East End House in the community Must be flexible


	Food Pantry Volunteer Food Pantry Volunteers will assist in greeting consumers, helping consumers fill out forms, stocking food pantry, packing grocery bags, unpacking food deliveries, cleaning the pantry, and taking inventory. Purpose: To maintain a clean and well-stocked food pantry; to provide free groceries to individuals and families who struggle to feed themselves. Working Relationships: Volunteers work with the Director of Community Programs, Community Programs Assistant, and other Emergency Food Program volunteers. Volunteers are also expected to be polite and courteous to all East End House consumers and friends. Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the Food Pantry Greet consumers and help them with the check-in and sign-up processes Relay information regarding pantry rules and regulations to consumers Understand and uphold pantry rules and regulations Bag groceries for individuals and families who come to the food pantry Assist in unloading the food deliveries from Food for Free and the Greater Boston Food Bank Keep the pantry stocked and clean, breaking down, tying up, and disposing of all boxes and other waste Maintain a safe, healthy environment for all East End House consumers, adhering to proper EEH and Department of Health and Bureau of Nutrition standards at all times Requirements: Must adhere to the East End House Staff Ground Rules for Working Together as outlined in the East End House Personnel Policy Handbook Must be friendly and courteous to all East End House consumers and friends Ability to establish positive working relationships with staff and consumers Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be willing to unload delivery truck, stock pantry, and transport food Must be a positive ambassador for East End House in the community Must be reliable and on time Farmer's Market Volunteer East End House brings fresh produce and canned foods, as well as entertainment, to two low-income housing complexes for seniors and people with disabilities. Volunteers will assist in all aspects of the Farmer's Market, including transporting food, loading and unloading, set-up, bagging and handing out food, break-down and clean-up. Purpose: To provide fresh and non-perishable foods to community members who cannot access the Food Pantry due to specific barriers, including but not limited to age, mobility, disability, and transportation. Working Relationships: Volunteers work with the Director of Community Programs, Community Programs Assistant, and other Emergency Food Program volunteers. Volunteers are also expected to be polite and courteous to all East End House consumers and friends. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in loading food into vehicles, transporting food, and unloading at the site Assist in setting up Farmer's Market, unpacking boxes and organizing food Greet consumers and help them with the check-in process Understand and uphold Farmer's Market rules and regulations Bag groceries for consumers Assist in breaking down and cleaning up Farmer's Market, including breaking down and tying boxes Respect the entertainer of the event and be quiet and attentive during performance Maintain a safe, healthy environment for all East End House consumers, adhering to proper EEH and Department of Health and Bureau of Nutrition standards at all times Requirements: Must adhere to the East End House Staff Ground Rules for Working Together as outlined in the East End House Personnel Policy Handbook Must be friendly and courteous to all East End House consumers and friends Ability to establish positive working relationships with staff and consumers Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and be willing to unload delivery truck, stock pantry, and transport food Must be a positive ambassador for East End House in the community Must be reliable and on time


	Youth Mentor The Mentoring Program at East End House (EEH) matches adult mentors with middle school youth who have been selected by EEH staff over the course of a year. Mentoring takes place in the context of the Middle School After-school Program, however, activities can occur in the community, in the workplace, or in other appropriate locations. Check out the flyers for college students, professionals and retirees Purpose: To provide youth with quality adult relationships with caring and supportive adults in order to decrease negative behaviors and to increase engagement, social skills, and self-esteem. Working Relationships: Mentors will work closely with the Program Director and EEH staff in the Middle School After-school Program. Mentors will also form a relationship with their mentee and their mentees' family. Mentors will work with other mentors, particularly in the area of training and development. Duties and Responsibilities: Commit to a year-long mentoring relationship with a middle school youth Meet for at least 4 hours a month with the youth in engaging social activities Must be courteous, friendly, and communicative with mentee and his/her family Engage in training, orientation, and ongoing workshops and development with the Program Director and other EEH staff Maintain a safe, healthy environment for all East End House consumers, adhering to proper EEH and Department of Health and Bureau of Nutrition standards at all times Requirements: Must adhere to the East End House Staff Ground Rules for Working Together as outlined in the East End House Personnel Policy Handbook Must be friendly and courteous to all East End House consumers and friends Ability to establish positive working relationships with staff and consumers Must be flexible, open-minded, and able to exercise good communication skills Must be enthusiastic about working with and enriching the lives of middle school youth Must be a positive ambassador for East End House in the community Must be committed reliable and on time For more information on mentoring check out the Youth Mentor Fact Sheet.

"I wouldn't be able to afford childcare if it wasn't for the financial assistance we have received from East End House."
- -Child Care parent