This Week we Celebrate Youth Volunteerism!
In cooperation with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and the Hockomock Area YMCA
How do youth volunteers make an impact?
- Provides positive role models for kids who often times lack these in their lives.
- Inspires children to explore their talents and express their creativity.
- Enables young people to develop new skills to help them in school and in life.
- Creates a generation that is prepared to lead and give back to their Club, community and country.
- Building self-esteem
- Bringing positive adult role models into their lives
- Providing a real life example of someone who has a passion for helping others
- Strengthening the connection between youth and their community
Congratulations to this week's "Patriots Difference Maker" - Paul Corcoran
Paul CorcoranVolunteer, Jordan Boys & Girls Club of ChelseaPaul Corcoran began volunteering because he had some extra time during his retirement. He joined the Jordan Club just over six years ago and remains a consistent member of our education team. His devotion to our Club members, however, goes beyond his weekly six hours of volunteering with homework assistance, test prep, and reading assistance. He has quietly supported members and families in expanding their educational opportunities. Paul has quite a bit of a commute to get to our Club. “I have been given so much in my life. And I recognized that the kids in Chelsea have so little. So the extra gas spent to get here is so worth the investment in these kids.” And that investment that Paul describes is much more than gas and time: He has helped students cover costs of exam school tests; he has driven a family to their child’s graduation ceremony. He quietly connects with dozens of Club members every week, and makes sure that each one of them has the resources he or she needs to have a successful school year. Our Clubhouse is diverse: 6% white, 76% Latino, 5% African American, 13% Other or Multiracial. Our community faces daunting challenges, such as a culture of high school dropout, teen pregnancy, gang violence, drugs and crime. Paul quietly promotes a new direction for Chelsea youth, changing lives every day. Paul has shown everyone here at the Jordan Boys & Girls Club that he is truly the ideal example of the “Greatest Generation”.
What youth volunteer opportunities can I pursue?
- Volunteer Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Boston
Visit: www.bgcamass.org
- Volunteer Opportunities at the YMCA
The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization that relies upon and appreciates its volunteers. With the help of these caring people, we are able to offer a wider variety of programs and services to the members of our community.
Volunteer opportunities at our YMCA include:
YMCA programs including child care, after school care, and youth sports leagues
Volunteer Campaigners in our Reach Out for Youth And Families campaign which last year helped to provide $1.2 Million in financial assistance for area children and families in need.
To volunteer at the Hockomock Area YMCA please contact: Michael Bordonaro at (508) 643-5225
The Patriots Charitable Foundation is proud to work in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and Hockomock Area YMCA for "Youth Volunteerism Week"
Boys & Girls Clubs of BostonIn every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day.
Hockomock Area YMCA The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. With over 32,000 members, half under the age of 18, our promise is to partner and collaborate with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. Hockomock Area YMCA website: hockymca.org. Facebook: facebook.com/hockomockareaymca
