dudley-pubserv February 2013

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Volunteer at the Harvard Sq. Homeless Shelter Over Spring Break!

by Dudley Public Service

*Volunteer at the Harvard Sq. Homeless Shelter Over Spring Break!* **** Around town anytime between *Friday, March 15 and Monday, March 25*? Join us at the shelter this Spring Break! Break shifts are a great way to "try out" the shelter, so if you have friends or roommates who've been curious, now's the time. No previous experience or training required--just a willingness to lend a helping hand. Shifts are as short as 2 hours--shift descriptions and map of our location are below. Please contact us at hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com with any questions. Spring break shifts run from *dinner on Friday, March 15 through breakfast on Monday, March 25*. Accordingly, that means that regular volunteers are * not *responsible for shifts that fall in this time range--regular shifts will end with breakfast on Friday, March 15 and resume with dinner on Monday, March 25. * * *About Us: *The Harvard Sq. Homeless Shelter is the only student-run homeless shelter in the nation, with a volunteer force of 150+. We are always in need of extra hands over school holidays. We hope you will join us! * * *Sign-up for Spring Break (dinner on Friday, March 15 through breakfast on Monday, March 25)* <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApIEyYujHlt-dDhJNE5MWFV1WFpxUD…>Sign Up Here!<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApIEyYujHlt-dDhJNE5MWFV1WFpxUD…> Please forward this on to friends you think may be interested. We will appreciate all the help we can get! Thanks for your support, The Harvard Sq. Homeless Shelter http://hshshelter.org _________________________ * * *DESCRIPTION of SHIFTS ***************************************************** There are 4 shifts: Dinner: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM Evening: 9:00 PM - 11:15 PM Overnight: 11 PM - 8:30 AM Breakfast: 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM *But if it is SATURDAY morning, then it is* [Friday] Overnight: 11 PM - 9:30 AM [Saturday] Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM BREAKFAST -- Come in bright and early to greet our guests as they begin to wake up! You'll be making breakfast and helping to clean the shelter (an invaluable service!) after all the guests leave at 8am. DINNER -- You'll be making and serving dinner, and perhaps be lucky enough to run on a food salvage trip or collect pastries from the many shops that donate to us. EVENING -- This is a relaxed time to visit with guests as they prepare for bed. It's usually very quiet and a great opportunity for some wonderful conversations. Help is also often needed in the kitchen to clean-up after dinner and prepare plates of food to hand out at the door. OVERNIGHT -- You'll stay awake with other volunteers and night-owl guests, basically having more good conversations, watching movies, doing laundry, reading, baking cookies, etc! This is a fantastic shift because it's a rare opportunity to have long conversations and get to know people well. People often say it's the best shift! And never fear, we do take turns sleeping -- the night is typically divided into three shifts and you will be awake for one of them (there is a staff room with bunk beds, so you will be able to sleep when it is not your turn to be awake). *The shelter is located at 66 Winthrop Street in the basement of the University Lutheran Church in Harvard Square (on the corner of Dunster and Winthrop Streets, next to the MAC and Pinocchio's Pizza). Map<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=66+Winthrop+St,…> _______________________________________________ Hshs-break mailing list Hshs-break(a)lists.hcs.harvard.edu https://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/hshs-break

11 years, 2 months

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

by Dudley Public Service

*Harvest Food Pantry Visit* Sat. Mar. 2, 8 am - 1 pm Meet on the steps of Dudley Dudley Public Service needs help filling a shift at the Harvest food pantry, where we'll help distribute food and clothing. This is a great opportunity to see how our community is working to combat poverty. The pantry is based out of Cambridgeport Baptist Church in Central Square, and we’ll meet on the steps of Dudley to head over together. If you're interested in coming, please RSVP by Feb. 23 to dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com.

11 years, 2 months

More Blood Donors Needed! + Harvest Food Pantry visit

by Dudley Public Service

*Blood Drive - MORE DONORS NEEDED* Tues. Feb. 12, 10 am - 2 pm Dudley Graduate Student Lounge Blood is always needed. Your donation will go directly to Mount Auburn Hospital to save up to three lives! Please email dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com to sign up for a blood donation. On donation day, BRING YOUR PHOTO ID (OR YOU CAN'T DONATE). Also, please drink plenty of water the day before, and eat a good breakfast. There will be plenty of juice and snacks as a thank-you for your generosity. * Harvest Food Pantry Visit * Sat. Mar. 2, 8 am - 1 pm Meet on the steps of Dudley Dudley Public Service needs help filling a shift at the Harvest food pantry, where we'll help distribute food and clothing. This is a great opportunity to see how our community is working to combat poverty. The pantry is based out of Cambridgeport Baptist Church in Central Square, and we’ll meet on the steps of Dudley to head over together. If you're interested in coming, please RSVP by Feb. 16 to dudleypublicservice(a)gmail.com.

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