Hunger and Homelessness

Coordinators:

Elana Klinger-Rogers ‘09
Myka Held ‘09

About us: We seek to eradicate and/or alleviate hunger and homelessness in the Waltham area.

Different programs under our umbrella: Volunteering at Sandra’s Lodge, a homeless shelter, volunteering at the Red Cross, and volunteering at Bristol Lodge, a soup kitchen.  We also run the yearly fundraiser, Halloween for the Hungry.

Where program meets: In the Waltham area (transportation provided).

Days/Hours of program: Sandra’s Lodge- once a week, Red Cross- once a week, Bristol Lodge- once a semester.

Commitment required from volunteers: Some programs need a regular commitment, some do not.

Rough number of volunteers currently involved: 20-40

Helpful skill sets for volunteers to have: Enthusiasm and reliability.

Application, training, and/or interview required?: No