Volunteerism at IINE is treasured. There are many ways to be involved and contribute to our effort to support people who are striving to build a new life in a new country.
Learn more about volunteering with IINE in this short video. You can also review location-specific volunteer opportunities below.
Questions about volunteering?
Boston
Kate Waidler, Volunteer Coordinator
kwaidler@iine.org
Lowell
Kris Honeycutt, Volunteer Coordinator khoneycutt@iine.org
Manchester
Mike Mailloux, Volunteer Coordinator mmailloux@iine.org
Shelter Services
Sarah Miller, Volunteer Specialist
smiller@iine.org
Volunteer Opportunities
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Boston
As part of welcoming newcomers to the Boston area, we provide clients with the furniture and home goods in their new residences. Volunteers are often needed to help transport items to clients’ apartments and set up their new living spaces. Apartment set-ups are one-time commitments, but volunteers are encouraged to join us again for future opportunities! This is one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences. These are on an as-needed basis and will be listed on SignUp.com.
Lowell
Manchester
Shelter Services
As part of welcoming newcomers, IINE provides clients with furniture and home goods in their new residences. Volunteers are often needed to help transport items to clients’ apartments and set up their new living spaces. Apartments will be in various cities and towns in the Greater Boston and Greater Lowell regions. Apartment set-ups are one-time commitments, but volunteers are encouraged to join us again for future opportunities! This is one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences. These are on an as-needed basis and will be listed on SignUp.com.
IINE is looking for drivers to help transport clients to medical appointments, job interviews, and social and wellness activities. Volunteers must have valid driver’s licenses, auto insurance, and a willingness to transport clients. Volunteer opportunities vary by need.
Provide new arrivals with tools on how to ride the subway and bus in Boston, Lowell, and other surrounding cities (depending on where the clients live). Volunteers will review how to board transportation, pay, and request a stop on the bus, as well as how to refill passes. Volunteers will be provided with resources including a video on how to refill bus passes.
Volunteers will spend time with family members to teach them community skills, such as how to read a map of their neighborhood, obtain a library card, and more.
Career Services tutors help clients to create resumes and write cover letters, as well as practice interviewing. Tutoring would be a regular commitment, and training is provided.
Volunteer with IINE
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