Northern Berkshire Neighbors Seeks Outreach Volunteers| 12:38PM / Wednesday, November 12, 2014 | |
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Neighbors program of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is seeking community-minded individuals to take part in a free Community Outreach and Civic Engagement training program.
Ideal participants must be committed to making positive change in the Northern Berkshires and learning how to assist residents in accessing available services.
The Community Outreach and Civic Engagement Training (formally known as Community Outreach Volunteer Program) aims to reduce health and economic disparities by training community residents to help people access services and to become more involved in their community or neighborhood.
The training will take place over a six-month period and will meet every Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. beginning Feb. 19, 2015. As part of the training, participants will learn of the many health and human service providers and community organizations in the northern Berkshire region. In addition, participants will engage in workshops and training on topics such as different styles of leadership, accessing local government, public speaking, community organizing, conflict management, how to create a neighborhood association and other related topics. In addition to the training, participants will be broken into groups to complete a community project of their choosing, aimed at meeting and/or addressing a community need.
A letter of interest is required to register for the training. Please send a letter of interest and your full contact information to 61 Main St., Suite 218, North Adams, MA 01247 or email jsweeney@nbccoalition.org by Jan. 20, 2015. For more information, call Jess or Annie at 413-663-7588.
The mission of Northern Berkshire Neighbors is to connect and support residents within neighborhoods to groups, institutions, and other resources. Northern Berkshire Community Coalition’s mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Northern Berkshire by organizing, supporting, and empowering the community. It places particular emphasis on strengthening neighborhoods and community life; preventing alcohol/substance abuse; fostering economic development; mitigating poverty; supporting positive youth development and building bridges between residents and service agencies. For information, visit www.nbccoalition.org.
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