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    Volunteers have been an integral part of the work of the LDBPI since its inception, working on a wide array of tasks, serving on an ongoing basis or working on time-limited projects or events. We would love to have you join our volunteer team! Please complete this application so we may have a better sense of your experience, interests and availability.

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    Memorial Button Production Volunteer

    Louis D Brown Peace Institute, Dorchester, MA

    The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute (LDBPI) is a center of healing, teaching and learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief and loss. Our commitment is to transform society’s response to homicide so all families are treated with dignity and compassion. Our programs and services are grounded in the Centers for Disease Control’s social-ecological framework that interventions are needed at multiple levels in order to interrupt cycles of violence.

    The LDBPI is recognized across the state and country for the best practices in the field of homicide response. With over 25 years of experience, the LDBPI continues to innovate and grow.

    POSITION OVERVIEW AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    One of the services that the LDBPI provides to families of homicide victims is memorial button design, production and donation. The LDBPI also creates buttons for families whose loved ones die by natural causes or accidents, for a small fee to families who request them.

    This role is to provide support to the Survivor Outreach Services team creating buttons for either deaths by homicide, suicide, overdose or COVID-19, or of natural causes or accidents. This will involve printing out paper button inserts, cutting them, and pressing them manually, using a button press machine. Training will be provided by a LDBPI staff member.

    Based at: The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute 15 Christopher Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

    Reports To: Survivor Outreach and Support Manager

    Start Date: Immediately

    HOURS: Up to 4 hours per week on Thursdays

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Desire to serve the survivor community with dignity and compassion
    • Ability to accurately cut circular paper button inserts
    • Ability to use manual button press machine which requires use of hand, arm and shoulder 
    • Ability to participate in button production training

    THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

    • Can maintain confidentiality 
    • Is a team player 
    • Uses discretion and sound judgment 
    • Is reliable and flexible

    HOW TO APPLY

    Email statement of interest to jobs@ldbpeaceinstitute.org. In the email subject line, include the volunteer role title and your full name. Only complete applications will be considered. 

    This volunteer position is open on a rolling basis. 

    The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, age, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, interns and volunteers.