How to Help
The Attleboro Area Council of Churches relies on the generosity of individuals and organizations within the community. You can show your support by clicking on the link below and making your donation. The Attleboro Area Council of Churches is a registered 501 (c)3 organization and donations are tax-deductible as allowed by federal and state law. To make a donation by check, please make checks payable to the Attleboro Area Council of Churches and send to: 95 Pine Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
Volunteering
At the Council of Churches, we are “Doing together what one can not do alone”. Our programs and ministries depend on the efforts of over 500 active volunteers!
Volunteers are a vital part of the Attleboro Area Council of Churches Mission and programs. Below are some potential opportunities to volunteer, please consider how you would like to help. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your support and interest.
• Summer Kids Café – help prepare and serve free bagged lunches to kids in a neighborhood park weekday(s) 11am – 1pm
•Special Events – help plan and organize fundraising events or just help out on the day of the event!
•Food Pick-Up- strong body, mid-day availability, once a month
•Church/youth group activities –Crop Hunger Walk (Sept-Oct.), Homeless Awareness Weekend (Nov.), SOUPER Bowl (Jan.), Brown Bag Breakfast Drive (Mar-April)
•Elder Ministry – visit the elderly in nursing homes, a ½ hour commitment to friendship when you are available… some training required.
•Food Drives – help others plan and implement a food drive
•Serve in Food n’ Friends Kitchens – limited availability, minimum age 12 yrs. old
•Worship committee – Ecumenical Holy Week, Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
•Breakfast Bags Program- weekly mid-day position to pack large paper bags with food
•Annual Mailing- help out during month of July: folding, sticking, stuffing YIPPEE!
•Free Kids Event – Back-to-School Pizza Party helper in late August
•Hunger Education / Garden Farm Curriculum Development
•Outreach Activities – attend community fairs and events or visit community Churches, organizations and businesses to speak about the Attleboro Area Council of Churches important programs – supported and accompanied by a staff or board member.
Volunteer Information Sheet Name:___________________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________________________________________ Email:____________________________________________________________ Which of the above volunteering areas are you interested in donating your time to? What day(s) and time(s) are you available to volunteer? morning afternoon evening weekday(s)______________ weekend(s)__________ What frequency of commitment to volunteering are you looking for? Once or twice Weekly Monthly Quarterly Are you able to speak any languages besides English? American Sign Language etc. Do you have any Red Cross and/or other Certifications? ie.CPR, ServeSafe Please describe some special skills we know you have! Kids activities, sports, gardening, fundraising, accounting, art, graphics, physical strength, truck owner, public speaking, knitting/crafts, building trades, mechanical, meeting facilitation, media, cooking, baking, etc.
I agree to follow all policies / procedures of the Attleboro Area Council of Churches
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Wherever direct work with children is involved, adult volunteers will be required to have an approved background check (CORI). Fee covered by AACC.
