Volunteers have been helping maintain SOLF trails for public access. You can still lend a hand this summer. Read the full article → from SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
SOLF: Volunteer contributions and opportunities
Charities/Making a difference
Volunteer vacancies: Rec, EDC, Tricentennial, Personnel, and much more
The Town is seeking someone with HR experience to serve on the Personnel Board, plus volunteers to help with Economic Development, the upcoming Tricentenial, Recreation, and more.
The Town has several vacancies on Town committees that need to be filled. I’m spotlighting a few of the volunteer opportunities the Town is most actively recruiting for, and sharing an updated list of all of the openings. Read the full article → from Volunteer vacancies: Rec, EDC, Tricentennial, Personnel, and much more
Help tutor Ukrainian Refugees
A free service founded by St. Mark's students is seeking more volunteers to help refugees from Ukraine improve their English speaking skills
Last fall, a group of students* from St. Mark’s School founded an organization to help refugees from Ukraine. Their specific focus is helping those with poor English communication skills.
Currently, the group has more students in need of help than volunteers to help them. They asked me to reach out to readers with a call for help. Read the full article → from Help tutor Ukrainian Refugees
Join SOLF in maintaining trails – Saturday morning Volunteer Days
The Southborough Open Land Foundation is looking for helpers to pitch in with volunteer work this summer. Volunteers will help with work that includes maintaining their trails. Read the full article → from Join SOLF in maintaining trails – Saturday morning Volunteer Days
Pine Hill Meadow Garden Marks its 5th Season, Hits 5 Ton Mark (Updated)
A Southborough neighborhood is continuing to grow food for area shelters and pantries.
One of the Pine Hill Meadow Garden’s founders asked me to give readers an update on volunteers’ efforts in their fifth season.. Read the full article → from Pine Hill Meadow Garden Marks its 5th Season, Hits 5 Ton Mark (Updated)
Get your CPR/AED Certification today
Southborough Rec posted an opportunity for getting trained (and acquiring a certificate good for 2 years) to save lives through CPR and use of AEDs. There are two classes taking place today. One is this afternoon, and the other this evening. Read the full article → from Get your CPR/AED Certification today
Donate Blood Thursday at the Blood Mobile (Updated)
Get a t-shirt in exchange for giving the "gift of life".
The Blood Mobile that serves Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital is returning to Southborough to collect “life giving blood”. Read the full article → from Donate Blood Thursday at the Blood Mobile (Updated)
Rec Commission recruiting new volunteers
Recreation Commissioners are seeking volunteers to fill the two seats that just opened up on their five member committee. Read the full article → from Rec Commission recruiting new volunteers
SCAC: Cultural Arts Community Survey & Call for Volunteers
Community Input Survey and info on supporting the arts by joining Southborough's council
Southborough Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) is asking residents to complete a survey, stressing “your input is invaluable”. ( Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural Arts Community Survey & Call for Volunteers
BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
This spring, two BSA troops held ceremonies to honor the latest round of Southborough Eagle Scouts. And another Southborough troop completed a community service project and shared news on a big Eagle Scout project. I’m rounding all of that up to share with readers. Read the full article → from BSA Service News & Eagle Honors
Rotary’s Food Truck Festival lineup
Rotary announced which trucks will be at the free community festival tonight and the next two Wednesdays
On a gorgeous day like today, who feels like being cooped up in the kitchen cooking? Fortunately, you have a good reason not to. Read the full article → from Rotary’s Food Truck Festival lineup
Reminder: The Food Truck Festival opens today!
The free community festival run by Southborough Rotary returns today
On a gorgeous day like today, who feels like being cooped up in the kitchen cooking? Fortunately, you have a good reason not to. Read the full article → from Reminder: The Food Truck Festival opens today!
Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
SYFS' Mental Health Awareness month will wrap up with a celebration, including the annual award presented by the Youth Commission
In two weeks, the community is invited to “Celebrate Wellness”. The reception will feature music, art and light refreshments in honor of Mental Health Awareness month.
It will also include the presentation of the annual Laurie Sugarman Whittier Wellness Award. This year’s recipient is Southborough resident Dr. Safdar Medina. Read the full article → from Celebrate Wellness (and Safdar Medina) – May 29th
Sign up for a workshop on How ANY Person Can Prevent Suicide
As part of Mental Health Awareness month, SYFS is offering a virtual QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) workshop.
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering another free suicide prevention training. Next week’s session will be held over zoom. Read the full article → from Sign up for a workshop on How ANY Person Can Prevent Suicide