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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.
Current Openings
Healing Support Services 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.
Description of Project/Purpose of Assignment:
The Healing Support Services Volunteer’s purpose is to provide assistance to the Healing Support Services team to develop healing groups, workshops and presentations, offering healing techniques to survivors of homicide victims, service providers and families of incarcerated and previously incarcerated individuals.
Responsibilities:
The Healing Support Services Volunteer will be responsible for working closely with the Healing Support Services Manager and Peace Fellow Intern.
- Develop agendas, surveys and evaluations
- Research Expressive Therapy ideas
- Capture sign-in information at groups, workshops and events and enter that data into our client database
- Order supplies for healing workshops
- Support with preparation and breakdown of healing sessions
Reports to:
Healing Support Services Manager Time Commitment: 8 hours weekly, inclusive of some evening and Saturday hours, and occasionally additional hours for special events or training. Qualifications Needed:
- Demonstrated commitment to the LDBPI’s values, mission statement and organizational culture Interest in facilitating support groups and workshops
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Self-motivation, ability to work independently and with a team
- Experience with MS Office and Google Suite applications
Start Date: Open until filled
To Apply
Email jobs@ldbpeaceinstitute.org. In the email subject line, include the volunteer position title and your full name.
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.
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.
Document Branding and Formatting 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 Center 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.
Description of Project/Purpose of Assignment:
The Document Branding and Formatting Volunteer’s role and responsibility is to update our internal and external LDBPI-branded documents with our new logo and updated branding format and language, following our organizational style guide. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite is required. Knowledge in Adobe Suite is recommended.
Reports to:
- Communication and Marketing Manager
Time Commitment:
Approximately 4-6 hours per week until all materials updated-approximately one to two months
Qualifications Needed:
- Demonstrated commitment to the LDBPI’s values, mission statement and organizational culture
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-motivation, ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience with MS Office and Google Suite applications
Start Date: Open until filled
To Apply:
Email jobs@ldbpeaceinstitute.org. In the email subject line, include the volunteer position title and your full name.
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, volunteers and Peace Fellow Interns.