Back Bay Mission seeks new members for its Board of Directors. If interested, please complete the application and send to Back Bay Mission executive director, Shari Prestemon, sprestemon@thebackbaymission.org.

Board of Directors Application (Word Document)

Board of Director Application (Adobe PDF)

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The following volunteer opportunities are available at Back Bay Mission

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER/Volunteer Coordinator)

General Duties:

1. Organize schedule of work teams and individual volunteers
2. Respond to requests for information from groups and individuals
3. Communicate responsibilities and needs to groups and individuals
4. Greet and provide hospitality for groups and individuals
5. Participate in and help provide leadership to orientation and debriefing sessions with work teams
6. Routinely visit volunteer work sites to provide encouragement & gratitude
7. Organize and facilitate a positive volunteer experience for all individual volunteers

 Desired Skills and Commitment :

1. Flexibility and patience
2. Strong organizational skills
3. Self-starter and able to work independently while valuing teamwork
4. Strong computer and telephone skills
5. Experience with organizing groups of people
6. Ability to commit to a 3-6 month assignment (12 months desired)

This volunteer position will be considered part of the “Partners in Service” program of the UCC Office of Volunteer Ministries.  “Partners in Service” volunteer positions are full-time placements for a specified period of time.  The volunteer receives housing and a food/general stipend during the service period, reimbursement for work-related travel, and a limited accident and illness health insurance policy if needed.

For more information, please contact Kenney Washington, Director of Client Services.

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Back Bay Mission’s Development Associates play a vital role in the wider United Church of Christ community. Development Associates are strategically placed in conferences across the country to connect the Mission with members of the UCC. These volunteers serve as advocates, liaisons and educators as they work with individuals, local churches and their pastors to promote Back Bay Mission.

Requirements

• Time, willingness and the expertise to help expand the development efforts of Back Bay Mission in your geographic area. Time estimate: five hours per month.
• Ability to meet once annually for Associate team building, updates on Mission activities and training in development. Travel and lodging costs are covered by the Mission upon receipt of your reimbursement request.
• Commitment to serve for a two-year term as an Associate.
• Ability to make contact with churches and people in your area to promote the Mission.

Tasks

• Conference Annual Meeting – a great opportunity to spread the word about Back Bay Mission through the use of speak-out times, displays (available from the Mission or if you’re creative, build your own), submitting a report, etc. Help the Mission’s relationship with each Conference by your presence and ability to communicate with others about Back Bay Mission activities.
• Planned Giving – distribute Back Bay Mission’s planned giving brochure and talk to people about remembering the Mission through bequests. Seeds planted today reap rewards in the future.
• Strengthen church relationships. Choose 10-15 churches a year to make direct contact with in order to build relationships with pastors, Mission Committees, Outreach Committees and congregations. Encourage volunteers to come to the Mission as work campers in the Housing Recovery program. Tell of your own experience as a volunteer. Storytelling is a wonderful way to keep others informed. Keep yourself informed through newsletters, emails and by requesting information from Back Bay Mission.
• Develop relationships (five-10 a year, if possible) through personal visits, shared meals and personal notes to promote Back Bay Mission.
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Development at Back Bay Mission as you make the visits so that we are aware of your progress and the relationships you are cultivating.
• Complete and file the quarterly forms you will be given so that the Development Director can monitor progress.

This page last updated March 28, 2011

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