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Job ListingsNew job opportunities at island nonprofits: Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands Nutrition Program Coordinator : We are currently hiring for a Nutrition Program Coordinator. As a Nutrition Program Coordinator in Martha’s Vineyard, you will provide assessments to all Nutrition consumers to ascertain eligibility for Home Delivered Meals program; function as the Nutrition Site Coordinator in the Title IIIC Senior Nutrition Programs, and ensure efficiency and productivity in the achievement of the Senior Nutrition Program’s mission and goals. Monday- Friday, 8-4, 34 hours/ week plus unpaid one hour lunch each day. To read the full job description and apply, please visit: https://escci.org/employment/. Circuit Arts Events and Development Coordinator: We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable Events and Development Coordinator to join our team at Circuit Arts. Reporting to our production manager, executive director, and operations director, this full-time position follows our seasonal rhythms, with heightened box-office and event support responsibilities during the summer months and our annual film festival in March. It requires flexibility beyond typical 9–5 hours: the ability to balance daytime hours, for administrative duties, with evening and weekend hours for events. During quieter periods, this position offers the chance to take on broader responsibilities, including administrative and development support such as grant and sponsorship coordination. This is ideal for someone who enjoys a blend of public interaction and behind-the-scenes work, is comfortable with varied tasks, and seeks a balanced, year-round job that adapts to seasonal demands. Filmmaker Liaison: Circuit Arts is seeking a dedicated and resourceful Filmmaker Liaison for the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, taking place March 26–30, 2025. The primary point of contact for visiting filmmakers and artists, ensuring a seamless, supportive, and professional festival experience, the liaison is essential. The ideal person is positive, welcoming, and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate and meet the needs of our guests. Key responsibilities include coordinating travel arrangements for filmmakers, communicating with drivers during the festival, and working closely with Minah Oh, Director of Film Programming, to provide outstanding support leading up to, and throughout, the festival. Position Details Schedule: Part-time (approximately 10-15 hours a week) from January to March, with hours increasing as the festival approaches. Location: Remote work is permitted before the festival; some local travel will be required during the festival and for in-person staff meetings. The liaison must be available for work on Island March 21–31, and must be licensed to drive. Compensation: $25 an hour for this contracted position. Hiring Timeline: Apply by December 3. Interviewing will take place through mid December, with hiring before Christmas. To apply, please email your cover letter and résumé to info@circuitarts.org. Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club Executive Assistant: We are currently looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Executive Director. The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing strong coordination and administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of the Club. This individual will have responsibility for assisting with human resource functions, providing daily support, and coordinating key projects and events on a broad spectrum of initiatives. Executive Director: We are currently looking for a new Executive Director to make a positive impact on the youth in our community. We are looking for candidates that will lead the overall planning and operation of the organization while providing leadership, direction and support to the Board of Directors. After-School Staff: We are looking for individuals who work great with our Island youth in our After-School Program. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, and interested in opportunities at Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, please reach out to us. We'd love to hear from you. Director of Development & Advancement: We are currently looking for a Director of Development & Advancement who can efficiently handle the Club's fundraising strategy. The Director of Development & Advancement would be responsible for donor prospecting, cultivation, engagement, grant writing and compliance, Club events, and targeted charitable giving campaigns. Additionally, this role would lead the organization's development of an integrated strategy and marketing plan. Read full job descriptions and application instructions at mvbgclub.org. Martha's Vineyard Center for Living Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living seeks an Executive Director who is responsible for all aspects of the functioning of the agency. Please refer to the complete job description at our website: www.mvcenter4living.org. Executive Director Position:
Martha's Vineyard Community Services Help MVCS Shape a Better Tomorrow for Our Community Exciting career opportunities are available now, all with strong benefits, sign-on and retention bonuses, and highly competitive salaries. Visit: https://www.mvcommunityservices.org/who-we-are/employment/ MV Chamber of Commerce Executive Assistant: The Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) is seeking a dynamic and organized Information Specialist & Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director and MVCC team. This individual will play a critical role in managing information requests, assisting with communications, and supporting the overall administration of the Chamber. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, an ability to manage multiple tasks, and a passion for promoting the vibrant local economy and tourism of Martha’s Vineyard. Must have in depth knowledge of the island and reside on Martha’s Vineyard. See full job description on the Chamber of Commerce website here: https://business.mvy.com/jobs/Details/executive-assistant-230321 Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard Temporary Office Assistant (Part-Time or Full-Time, Full-Time preferred) - HPCMV is seeking a flexible, motivated, and quick learning individual with excellent customer service and computer skills. Responsible for general administrative support in a busy office. Tasks include, but are not limited to: answering phones and greeting visitors, assisting with referrals as well as other office responsibilities and clerical duties such as data entry, etc. Must have strong computer/technological abilities and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as excellent communication skills. RN Case Manager- Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard is seeking a part-time or full-time Nurse Case Manager. The registered nurse, under physician orders, plans, organizes, and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing with an emphasis on community health education in addition to hospice or palliative care experience. No person shall be excluded or discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. EOE. Please email mdevaney@hospiceoofmv.org or visit https://hospiceofmv.org/careers/ for more information and to apply. MV Film Center Membership Director: The MV Film Center is seeking a Membership Director. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Membership Director is responsible member engagement and development and other responsibilities. You will also be involved in the successful execution of all film and non-film events at the film center. Required is working nights, weekends, and certain holidays at times: typical off-season schedule (September to June) is Wednesday through Sunday, 3-10 pm with occasional 1 pm matinees on weekend. In summer (July to early September) it’s 6-10 pm in evenings, 5-6 nights a week. Some deviations to this schedule occur during the year when we have special events on days when we are usually closed (for example a morning school screening). For a full job description, please contact Richard at rich@mvfilmsociety.com First Congregational Church of West Tisbury Seeking Sunday Church Child Care Provider- The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury seeks a childcare provider to work with our joyful, welcoming, and inclusive spiritual community. The individual must be at least 18 years old and willing to submit to a CORI screening. Position will be for 2 hours per week during Sunday services; 9:45 am thru 11:45 am. A second adult childcare provider is always present. Number of children will vary each week; ages from 6 months to 12 years of age. Duties will include checking in children, playtime, storytime, bathroom assistance, and making sure children leave with parent who checked them in. Previous work with children a must. Compensation will be $50 a week. Please apply with qualifications and three references to: officewtiscong@gmail.com or Rev. Cathlin Baker, FCCOWT, PO Box 3000, PMB 3111, West Tisbury, MA 02575. Martha's Vineyard Museum Marketing and Communications Manager - The Marketing and Communications Manager will report to the Managing Director and support all aspects of the Museum’s marketing and communications with its members, visitors, donors, board, and partners. Possessing both strong writing and analytical skillsets, the Marketing and Communications Manager will work across all forms of communications including public relations, presentations, social media, email newsletters, print, and radio. Events and Programming Manager - The Events and Programming Manager will report to the Director of Programming and Audience Engagement and manage the planning and logistics for all programming, private rentals, and museum events for Museum members, visitors, donors, board members, and partners. Possessing strong organization and project management skillsets, the Events and Programming Manager will coordinate across all Museum staff and external partners and vendors to deliver superior program and event experiences. Education Associate - In this part-time, year-round position, the Education Associate will assist the Education Manager in engaging the Island community through the Museum’s diverse range of Educational programming. Our lessons are aligned with the Massachusetts State Teaching Standards and focus on core Island themes, complementing and enhancing the learning that happens in classrooms. Over the 2023-2024 school year, the Education team engaged with students from all Island schools, hosting 122 field trips and classroom visits. Development Manager- The Development Manager will be a major contributor to MVM’s success in raising and stewarding the funding that fuels its work and impact across its mission. The Development Manager’s primary responsibility will be donor stewardship, through keeping excellent records, leading systems to ensure strong and consistent donor communication, executing the operations of donor engagement events, and writing donor reports. For full descriptions and more information on all open positions, visit https://mvmuseum.org/careers/. Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center is a PATH International Member Center whose mission is to provide a nurturing environment where horses and humans work together to transform lives. Set on a picturesque farm with state of the art facilities, Misty Meadows offers unique integrated programs and provides substantial opportunities for professional growth. Misty Meadows is currently hiring:
Full position descriptions are listed on the Misty Meadows website here: https://mistymeadowsmv.org/joinourteam. To inquire about the position, or to submit a cover letter and resume, please contact Sarah McKay, Executive Director, at sarah@mistymeadowsmv.org The Conservation Finance Network Project & Operations Manager - The Project & Operations Manager is responsible for planning, facilitating, and managing our projects, contracts, and events along with internal processes and administration. You will play a key role in managing operations at CFN, including internal systems, event planning, governance coordination, database management, communications, and scheduling. You will join a small, entrepreneurial team with the Executive Director, Director of Partnerships, Director of Forest Finance, and Steering Committee to strengthen and grow CFN’s impact. This role is designed for someone who is seeking a project and operations position in a purpose-driven organization with ambitious (yet realistic!) goals. If you are detail-oriented, a problem solver and have an entrepreneurial style of working, we highly encourage you to apply. For the full position and to apply, please visit: https://multiplier.org/careers/project-operations-manager-the-conservation-finance-network/ Island Housing Trust (IHT) Chief Advancement Officer (CAO)- IHT is seeking a full time Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead the team charged with philanthropy. The CAO’s primary work is to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and close major gifts and to secure social impact investments to advance IHT’s mission. The CAO will manage the Director of Annual Giving, develop IHT’s fundraising strategy, and in collaboration with the development team, create a detailed plan for all fundraising programs and activities to meet the organization’s overall revenue goals. This a hybrid work position with at least three days in the IHT office. Preference will be given to candidates with a documented track record of successfully closing gifts in the six and seven figure range. For more information, visit https://www.ihtmv.org/job-openings/ or contact Breeze Tonnesen at btonnesen@ihtmv.org. Communication Ambassador Partnership of Martha’s Vineyard Part-time Programming and Services Director- The purpose of this position is to perform professional, administrative, leadership and supervisory work in developing, implementing and managing language access programs and services between multilingual community members and community organizations through quality, equitable language access for all. Read the full position description here. To learn more and apply, contact CAP at capmvy@gmail.com. Mentorship Coordinator - Communication Ambassador Partnership of Martha’s Vineyard (CAP) Stepping Stones Mentorship program was created to support immigrant and first generation young adults with high school to career/college pathways. CAP Stepping Stones was developed to match immigrant/first generation young adults with community member mentors to navigate cultural and linguistic differences that may impact access to scholarships, post high school preparation, and planning opportunities while offering opportunities for mentees, mentors, families, and school staff to learn about how to support immigrant youth access to US higher education systems and community resources. Mentors guide young adults through the stepping stones of college and/or career planning while forming positive long lasting relationships. Read the full mentorship position here. To learn more and apply, contact CAP at capmvy@gmail.com. Vineyard Haven Public Library Children's Librarian- Creative and organized individual needed to provide outstanding customer service in a busy public library. The position performs professional work in planning, implementing and managing a comprehensive program of service to children and families, which includes but is not limited to collection development; planning and executing programs for children and caregivers; reader’s advisory and reference service; and computer support and instruction. Requires Bachelor’s Degree with coursework or experience with children's literature, child development, and library services for children. Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent preferred. Full-time (40 hours/week) year-round schedule includes evenings and weekends. Permanent year-round position with full benefits under union contract, salary range $58,956 -$73,706. Application available on Town website under Human Resources at www.tisburyma.gov. EOE. Mass Audubon - Felix Neck Preschool Director - The Preschool Director commits the majority of their time to the administration, direction, supervision, and teaching at a Mass Audubon Nature Preschool in accordance with Mass Audubon’s Action Agenda strategic goals and Mass Audubon’s education frameworks, standards, and practices, and policies. Specifically, they are responsible for the coordination and oversight of all curriculum and program development, licensing and risk management, marketing and registration, staff hiring and supervision, program evaluation and budget management for the nature preschool that they direct. The Preschool Director supervises full-time, benefitted staff as well as part-time regularly schedules and per diem educators, depending on each school’s staffing plan and teaches in the classroom and outdoors as needed. Please see the full position description and application details here. Martha's Vineyard Center for Living Van Driver (part-time)- MV Center for Living seeks a part time van driver. No CDL required. For more information, please contact lesliec@mvcenter4living.org. MV Chamber Music Society Production Help (freelance)- Our small non-profit is looking for production help on a freelance hourly basis. Ideally someone familiar with Excel, Weebly (ordering and website design), Constant Contact, writing press releases. Also available for on-site production help at live concert events. For more information, please visit https://www.mvcms.org/mvcms-help-wanted.html or contact (774) 255-3105. | Board OpportunitiesThe following nonprofits are looking for new board members from the Martha's Vineyard community: Deep Roots MV Join Deep Roots MV Board of Directors! We seek passionate individuals committed to helping us reach our goal of minimizing the effects of nitrogen and other harmful chemicals entering the island ponds and groundwater. Using sustainable practices and native plants, we aim to help guide our island toward a brighter future. If you have expertise in fundraising, community outreach, marketing, sustainable landscape, and agricultural practices, a desire to make a difference, and are willing to volunteer your time and talents, we encourage you to apply to Deep Roots MV. Contact us at info@deeprootsmv.org to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. Harbor Homes Harbor Homes of Martha's Vineyard strives to ensure that low-income Island individuals and families who are homeless or facing homelessness have access to safe, sanitary, and secure housing so they can participate as health and productive citizens. We invite an individual who shares our mission to join our board and serve as our Treasurer. The board Treasurer supports the success of Harbor Homes through financial reporting, compliance, and financial strategy. If you are interested in joining an active and dynamic board, visit our website www.harborhomesmv.com and contact Jennifer at jenniferhhmv@gmail.com to learn more. Vineyard Conservation Society Join the board of the Vineyard Conservation Society (VCS)! VCS believes in a largely unspoiled Martha’s Vineyard, where natural and human communities thrive and flourish together with minimal conflict; a sustainable future ensured through preserved land, clean water, and a protected biological heritage. The VCS Board is composed of year-round and seasonal residents who are passionate about preserving the environment. We are looking for someone to fill the treasurer's role. We have 8 board meetings/year, and expect some involvement in at least one committee. If interested, please email info@vineyardconservation.org MVYRADIO As part of our commitment to serving the people in our broadcast area, MVYRADIO has a Community Advisory Board. The CAB's role in the station’s mission is both unique and important. CAB members are volunteers who provide critical feedback on the station's programming and its strategic direction to help MVYRADIO fulfill its role as an community institution. The only commitment to becoming a CAB member is to regularly attend the quarterly CAB meetings, which can be done in-person or on Zoom. If you’re interested in learning more about being an MVYRADIO CAB member, visit www.mvyradio.org/board The Yard The Yard is a creation and performance organization for artists from around the globe, that offers exhilarating, wide-ranging, and educational arts experiences through performances, residencies, and community activities to the island. We are seeking Board members to join us in 2024! The Yard's Board provides direction, guidance, and oversight of the leadership of the organization, and supports the work of the mission for national dance makers and the local island community. The success of The Yard relies on the diverse perspectives of its Board, and the relationship between Board governance and The Yard's staff to fulfill our cultural mission. If you are interested, please reach out to board.chair@dancetheyard.org. MV Mediation Program MV Mediation Program (MVMP) is Looking for Leaders: MVMP Board service is an opportunity to serve with a group of dynamic individuals dedicated to providing essential services and promoting the vision of creating an island of competent, capable, and effective conflict resolvers.
Contact us for more information. info@mvmediation.com, www.mvmediation.org, 508.693.2999. MV Little League MVLL is seeking a Treasurer to join the MVLL Board. Some familiarity with quickbooks would be useful. Anyone interested can reach out to Carrie at carrie.fyler@gmail.com. Havenside Corporation Havenside is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide affordable housing to Island seniors. Havenside is interested in recruiting Board Members with a general knowledge of and support for affordable housing on the Island. We also welcome any knowledge of or experience with social work, senior living, building maintenance and carpentry, tenancy and the law, disability and civil rights, fiduciary and accounting skills, information technology, and non-profit administration. For more information, see this packet or call Lucinda at (508) 693-2280. Martha's Vineyard Center for Living Join the Board of Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living. MVCL is an active organization providing vital services to Island elders and their families. Help us uphold our mission to improve the quality of life for those impacted by aging and impairment. Please call Leslie Clapp at 508-939-9440 if you are interested. American Red Cross of Massachusetts, Southeastern MA Chapter Board Member Purpose: To develop and implement strategies that achieve and maintain positive awareness of the Red Cross. Board Members serve as the “Face of the Red Cross” in the community, representing the organization among various stakeholders. For more information, see this packet or contact Barbara Cotton. Volunteer ListingsThank you for your kindness. Our Island community is lucky to have people like you! Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands Long-Term Care Ombudsman: provides advocacy for residents of Windemere Skilled Nursing Facility and their families during weekly visits to the nursing home. Ombudsman volunteers undergo a background check and complete training and certification prior to being assigned. They receive ongoing support from the Program Director and are part of a dedicated team of 20 volunteers from varied backgrounds, covering nursing homes across the Cape and Islands. Time commitment (facility visits, follow up for problem-solving, and paperwork) averages about 4 hours/week. The work is sometimes challenging but always rewarding and very much needed on the Vineyard. Help support some of our community's most vulnerable members. Call Program Director Cathy Ode at Elder Services at 508-258-2480 for more details. Circuit Arts We're actively seeking volunteers for the Children's Film Festival on November 8-9 at the Grange Hall. FOR THE 9th ONLY, we’re looking for volunteers to help from 1:30 - 6 PM with various fun stations for the kids. Here are the stations and the FOUR roles we need to fill:
Only one volunteer needed per station: 1:30-4 PM and 3:45-6 PM. However, if anyone can stay at their designated station the whole time, that would be even better! The whole time is only 4 and a half hours. If you can help this super fun event, please REACH OUT to deb@circuitarts.org with: - Which station suits your interests and/or skills - Which shift you can do (1:30 - 4pm, or 3:45 - 6pm). - If you can do the whole time, that would be amazing! To get involved, please email: deb@circuitarts.org Vineyard Village at Home Vineyard Village At Home provides on island rides for our members. Volunteers receive emails detailing the rides needed, and the volunteer can sign up for anything that fits into his or her schedule. For more information, contact Lynn Orlando at vineyardvillage@gmail.com. Martha's Vineyard Hospital Now seeking volunteers! MV Hospital is relaunching our volunteer program. We have several positions we are trying to fill for this summer. Please visit the website for more information: https://mvhospital.org/charitable-giving/volunteer/ Oak Bluffs Association Office Support: Seeking assistant to the executive director regarding Neon One and membership. Knowledge of a CRM is most important. Also seeking volunteers for annual events! OBA runs 6 different events a year in the shoulder seasons. Pride in OB, Harborfest, Juneteenth, Tivoli Day, Halloween in OB, and the annual Tree Lighting, Light Up OB. All are Free and open to the public of all ages and abilities. Two of the events are Festivals or street fairs. Volunteer tasks: measuring booth space, and overseeing artisan/vendors booths during the course of the day. 4-5 hours. Clean up is usually done by merchants themselves. Juneteenth is a Day at Inkwell Beach...handing out popsicles, beverages or chips, maybe helping with an activity . Halloween and Christmas are out doors and usually assisting children, getting people to stay on the sidewalks, orchestrating crowds that are having fun. It's utter chaos but totally fun times for all. Usually we have musicians involved. Take your pick of events when timing is right. Pride Parade: Sat. June 8, Harborfest: June 15, Juneteenth: June 19, Tivoli Day: Sept 21, Halloween: Oct 26, Light up OB: Nov 30. For more information and to sign up to volunteer, email oakbluffsassociation@gmail.com. Island Grown Initiative IGI Gleaning - Gleaning volunteers harvest produce from Island farms to share with the community. We spend extra time removing old leaves, checking for spots, and handling produce with care. Gleans take about an hour and a half and we have several gleans each week during summer and fall harvest seasons. Volunteers keep a share of the harvest for themselves. New volunteers are always welcome. Website: www.igimv.org/volunteer Contact: Willoughby Smith, office@igimv.org American Red Cross of MA Disaster Cycle Services Volunteer. Supporting teams that prevent, provide relief, and recovery for people experiencing disasters. Both virtual and in-person positions available If interested, please contact Sean Schofield at sean.schofield@redcross.org. Healthy Aging MV Would you like to help Older Adults understand the risks of falling and how to lessen the likelihood of a fall in the future? We are looking for individuals who have a passion for helping the Island's Older Adult community. For a stipend of $200, you'll teach a class of about 15 Older Adults on how to understand the risks of falling and how to lessen the likelihood of falls. Specifically, you'll give weekly classes on "Preventing Falls." The course you'll be trained to give is called "Matter of Balance," the curriculum for which is licensed by Healthy Aging MV on behalf of the Island's 4 Councils on Aging (COAs). You'd work with HAMV and the COAs to identify an 8-week period that works with your schedule, then deliver a 2-hr class each week for 8 weeks. For more information, contact Cindy Trish at ctrish@hamv.org West Tisbury Library Foundation, Inc Our purpose is to keep a warm and lively conversation going with a broad community that absolutely loves the West Tisbury Library and wants to support it. When it comes to donor relations, this involves data entry, writing emails and letters, simple bookkeeping, and attention to detail — almost all done from home. If you have these skills, and about 10 hours/week (less in summer, more in fall) we need your help. We're a small, close, friendly team of unpaid volunteers pitching in to keep our library vibrant! For more information or to get involved, email WTLF2575@gmail.com. Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society Concert Help: Help with set up, will call door attendance and pass out programs to concert attendees. Attend the concert for Free! Fall dates: October 27th, 4PM, Nov 11, 4 PM, Nov 19 4 PM. If interested, please contact Kim Baumhofer at 508 696 8055. Vineyard Conservation Society Office Help: Looking for a volunteer to help with light office work, 2-4 hrs/week. Must have own laptop and basic computer skills. Beach BeFrienders: Join our monthly beach cleanup! Each month on the 4th Saturday we meet at a different location. Email us to register or go to our website events page Events: Sign up to help at one of our events! Annual Beach Cleanup after party in April, Climate Fair in May, and other, smaller events throughout the year. Mailings: Do you like to meet new people and chat while sealing envelopes? Sign up to help us with our mailings! Contact: Signe Benjamin, info@vineyardconservation.org Second Chance Animal Rescue Pet Photographer: Looking for someone to help take pictures of the animals. After 4pm and weekends if available. Marketing Support: Looking for someone to post on Facebook and Petfinder about available pets. Volunteers can do at home. If interested, please email Kym Cyr at Scarofmv@gmail.com. Martha's Vineyard Center for Living Have you been looking for a place to volunteer? Brighten someone’s day, and help us deliver our services to older adults at MV Center for Living. Whether you’d like to present at the Supportive Day Program, sing with us, play cards, or serve on our board, we’d love for you to join our team! Please call 508-939-9440. The Yard The Yard is looking for interested patrons of the arts to volunteer to help out with performances! Typical volunteer duties include, helping with parking, ushering, and ticketing. Each volunteer gets a free ticket to the performance at which they work. Volunteers are asked to get to the venue at 6pm. Show's start at 7pm. If interested, contact info@dancetheyard.org. Oak Bluffs Association The Oak Bluffs Association is looking for someone with Social Media and website (square space) skills to help keep up with our events and postings. You can work independently from your own home. Circulating posters to announce events is also a possible volunteer position, only 5 times a year. Please contact Billie Jean at 508-560-6635 for more information. MV Diversity Coalition The MV Diversity Coalition is laying the groundwork to eradicate racism. We are currently looking for an individual who is committed to our mission to keep our books and to serve as a volunteer bookkeeper to make payments, donations and to gather information for our accountants who will submit non profit reports, as required. The tasks currently take between two and five hours a month. Contact: If you have the skills and want to join our team, please email Sandra Pimentel, at Sandra620@gmail.com. Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center Description: Join our community of Misty Meadows volunteers - have fun, make friends, love horses! Misty Meadows runs programming year-round, and we are currently in need of class volunteers for our Winter and Spring sessions. Class participation includes being hands on as a horse leader, offering student support as a side-walker, or instructor support with class and horse prep/clean up.We also have year round horse care, events, hospitality, facilities maintenance, admin, and all things barn related - whatever your interests and activity levels, we have a place for you! Contact: Sofia, Sofia@mistymeadowsmv.org Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Needed! Big Brothers Big Sisters on MV is in need of Big Brothers to serve as mentors for the several boys on the waitlist. Bigs commit to a minimum of one year in the program and meet with their Little (mentee) two-three times a month for a few hours each time. The goal of the program is to provide an additional, positive adult, to help support a child that could benefit from positive 1:1 adult attention. Contact: visit www.CapeBigs.org or email Deb Martin DMartin@capebigs.org Writing Through Writing Through is an international organization with a local footprint. We use creative writing as a tool to help people find their voice and have the confidence to express it. There are many ways to volunteer here on Martha’s Vineyard. Train to be a workshop facilitator and then run our workshops at local partnering organizations. Help us find community organizations to partner with. Work alongside our fundraising and admin team. Your own skills and interests will help decide how you can best help us give voice to the voiceless here in our community. Amount of hours is flexible. Contact: Sue, sue@writingthrough.org Angels Helping Animals Angels Helping Animals relies on help from our community to help save lives and find safe and loving homes for dogs in need. Can you help us? We are searching for volunteers to give any time than can to help fulfill the following needs: Communications Manager: We are looking for help with our Website, social media, and mailing list management. QuickBooks: Are you an experienced QuickBooks user? We could use your help. Transport: Our rescues sometimes need to be transported/accompanied from the Island to the mainland and within MA. Foster: Do you love dogs? You can help a rescued pup on their journey to a loving permanent home. While we are searching for a perfect home we are looking for people willing to take a rescued pup into their home for a few days to a few weeks. Team member: Join us to help with walking and caring for dogs in our care on MV, events, fundraising, photography, application processing, and filing. Contact: Leslie, 508 274 2604 Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society, founded in 1859, organizes community events and educational programs for farmers and homesteaders on our grounds in West Tisbury. We are looking for volunteers interested in helping out at our larger community events like the Agricultural Fair and Harvest Festival. Please sign yourself up for our volunteer list and we will reach out as opportunities arise! We are also looking for adults interested in leading 4-H groups for Island youth. Email programs@mvagsoc.org if you have any questions about 4-H! Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library Volunteers can participate in the various committees of the Friends or help directly in the Library's daily operation by shelving books. Contact: friendsvhlibrary@gmail.comChicken Alley Thrift Shop (A program of MV Community Services) The Thrift Shop is successful because of the contributions of many. Staffed in part by an ‘army’ of volunteers, we are always looking for recruits. The role of the volunteer is to assist with the daily thrift shop operations, which includes receiving donations, sorting, pricing, merchandising and/or other retail support. Current volunteer opportunities are available on-site with flexible schedule options. Purpose is what fuels our work at Chicken Alley Thrift Shop. Come and join our team! Contact: Courtney Atkins, chickenalleyvolunteers@gmail.com Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard HPCMV is a looking for patient care volunteers to work with families and caregivers, administrative volunteers to support office function and fundraising/event volunteers to help our Development and Communications Team! Website: https://hospiceofmv.org/volunteer/ Contact: Jennifer Angell at jangell@hospiceofmv.org MV Mediation Description: We are in the need of mediators. Training available. Website: https://www.mvmediation.org/ Contact: Sara Barnes, info@mvmediation.org |