| Last updated on June 20, 2008 |
 Donations this month may be doubled or even tripled! We are excited to report that The Greenhouse School has secured a challenge grant to coincide with our Spring Appeal. All Spring Appeal donations received will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Additionally, we are working on another gift which would make this a 2:1 match: in other words, if we raise $5,000, we can leverage it to $15,000! This comes at a crucial time for us, and will be a big help. As those close to us know, we stretch every dollar and it all goes to good use. But we need help from a few volunteers willing to find other donors, possible further matches, and so on.
This is a fantastic opportunity for The Greenhouse School, a small school serving many low-income families in the Salem/Lynn area. It's also a great way for foundations and companies to leverage their contributions to community, which in this case would be doubled, or even tripled if all goes according to plan.
Experience in fundraising or matching grants would be great, but all we really need is enthusiasm and persistence. This opportunity is sponsored by: The Greenhouse School
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Corporate Groups |
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Contact Person:
Daniel Patrick Welch, Administrative Director, (phone), (email)
Address:
Directions:
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by Public Transportation: take bus #455 from Haymarket. Bus stops directly across from school just past Salem State College South Campus.
by car from Boston: Take route 1 North to route 16 to route 1a, which becomes Loring Avenue upon entering Salem. After large shopping district (Vinnin Square) stay north on 1A. Greenhouse School is appx 1 mile on right, #145 (Greenhouse Building)
by car from 128: Take exit 25 East on route 114. Follow 114 as it winds through Peabody and Salem. At Salem State College Route 114 (Lafayette Street) intersects with Route 1A (Loring Avenue). Take right on Loring Avenue and follow through one large intersection. Greenhouse is apx 200 yds ahead on left, #145.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Salem Depot,
Walk distance (in minutes): 15 min.
Nearest Bus Stop: #455--from Haymarket, 0 minute walk
For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com |
This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
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Available throughout all of the US |
Web Site: http://www.greenhouseschool.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs? |
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Yes
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| Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult? |
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No
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| Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups? |
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Yes
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| Please Choose an Impact Area |
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Young Children (Ages 0-5), Youth (Ages 6-17)
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Average Rating (5 reflections) 
Overall Experience
Satisfying; it was time well spent.
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We felt that our time spent volunteering at the Greenhouse School on Saturday morning was helpful and greatly appreciated.
posted by Kiwistars on March 3, 2003 |
Overall Experience
An enjoyable day participating in the activities of the Greenhouse School
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Celebrating the Gandhi Day of Service, a day where 11 Asha-MIT volunteers participated in community service, we went to the Greenhouse school on Oct. 5th for a day. It was an interesting day for us to learn about this private school that provides opportunities for children of the working class of Salem/Lynn. We were involved in painting activities, making paper products and selling t-shirts.
Asha volunteers are involved in the field of education in India, and the Greenhouse school gave us a better understanding about the working environment of alternative schools, which cater to the not-so-wealthy.
We all enjoyed our day at the Greenhouse school, and felt good to be part of the school for a day. Dan and Julia welcomed us in the morning, and after talking to us about the school, gave us our tasks to make the day productive. We were quite satisfied with our day and effort.
We all enjoyed our day at the Greenhouse school, and felt good to be part of the school for a day. Dan and Julia welcomed us in the morning, and after talking to us about the school, gave us our tasks to make the day productive. We were quite satisfied with our day and effort.
posted on October 11, 2002 |
Overall Experience
It's nice to see people taking enormous pride in what they do.
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I had an excellent experience. I would strongly recommend it. They have an very fun, hardworking staff. One of the most enjoyable days I've had in a long time made even better by knowing that what I'm doing is making a contribution.
posted on December 15, 2001 |
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