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American Textile History
Museum Organization Description: The American Textile History Museum tells America's story through the art, history and science of our textiles. Positions Available: Internships (unpaid)
For more information contact: Email: Claire Matte, or give her a call at (978) 441-0400, extension 243. To find out more about the museum, click here to visit their website.
Broadcast and Student Media Office (BSM)
Smith Hall B1
Click here for website Organization Description: The Broadcast and Student Media Office is responsible for a unique set of learning opportunities for students interested in gaining hands on experience in media and communications. Currently the main focus of the BSM is on Sunrise radio (a morning public affairs program) and The Connector (a student run newspaper). The BSM also works closely with WUML (student managed radio), Riverhawk Productions (moving image media at UML)and community media interests. Positions Available:
For more information contact: Email Felicia Sullivan, Program Manager for New Media, or give her a call at 978-934-4739 or ext. 4739 from within the university To find out more about the BSM, click here to visit their website. c/o Broadcast and Student Media Office (BSM) 250 Southwick Hall – North Campus University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854 978-934-4739 Organization Description: UMass Lowell’s student newspaper provides an excellent opportunity for anyone to learn about the creative world of newspaper publishing. Writers, photographers and artists are always welcome to help publish the weekly student newspaperPositions Available:
None at this time
For more information contact: Email Felicia Sullivan, Program Manager for New Media, or give her a call at 978-934-4739 or ext. 4739 from within the university. To find out more about The Connector, click here to visit their website.
Cultural Organization
of Lowell (COOL) Organization Description: The Cultural Organization of Lowell offer exciting, interactive arts, dance and music programs year around for residence and visitors alike. COOL provides high-quality, multi-disciplinary programs for Lowell artists, residents, youth, families and visitors. For more information contact: Email LZ Nunn, executive director, or give her a call at (978) 446-7162. To find out more about COOL, click here to visit their website.
Lowell Historical National
Park Organization Description: Lowell National Historical Park is a vibrant urban national park that preserves a complex mix of historic structures, landscapes, and canals. Educational and interpretive programs give equal attention to the diverse ethnic cultures that continue to evolve and shape Lowell.
Positions Available
For more information contact: Contact Mike Wurm, at 978-275-1735 or email him at Mike_Wurm@nps.gov Visit their website: To find out more about the Lowell Historical National Park click here to visit their website
Merrimack
Repertory Theatre Organization Description: One of only three League of Resident Theatres (LORT) in Eastern Massachusetts, Merrimack Repertory Theatre presents an exciting mix of contemporary and new plays in historic downtown Lowell, bringing more than 6500 people into the city each month from September through May. With its popular Young Artists at Play summer program, as well as educational and community outreach efforts, MRT serves Lowell and the Greater Merrimack Valley as the area's only fully-professional theatre.
Positions Available: Paid Internships (3)Academic internships (many)Volunteer Internships (many)Type of student desired: those with a serious interest in pursing a career in professional theatre. Click this link for more details. For more information contact: Adam Scarano at 978-654-7550 or email at artadmin@merrimackrep.org Visit their website: To find out more about the MRT click here to visit their website
Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) 456 Market Street Lowell, MA 01852 978-458-5400
Organization Description: LTC is Community Media. LTC is Lowell's community television station, media and technology center. Lowell Telecommunications Corporation serves the interests and needs of our diverse and vibrant community by providing equipment and training for residents to create and share media in a no-cost, free speech environment
Positions Available: Service Learning, Practicum, (Class credit with approval of professor) Internships (unpaid) Work-study
Skill Sets Desired: Media production and editing skills.
For more information contact: Dan Toomey at 978-934-3115, dan_toomey@uml.edu For more information about LTC see their website at: www.ltc.org
119 Chelmsford Street Lowell, MA 01851 978-452-8138 Organization Description: The mission of 119 Gallery ( http://www.119gallery.org) is to expand our community's vision of creative possibilities through exposure to contemporary and new media art, innovative ideas and cutting-edge techniques. The gallery offers a rich and diverse program of exhibitions, performances and community-based arts services; and welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds and means to explore, engage, and experience new, innovative art. Position Available:
Service Learning (Class credit with approval of professor) Work-Study
Click this links for more details: For more information contact: Walter Wright, Director 978-452-8138 walter_wright@verizon.net
Revolving Museum Organization Description: Revolving Museum is an evolving laboratory of creative expression for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities who seek to experience the transformative power of art. Through public art, exhibitions, and educational programs we promote artistic exploration and appreciation; encourage community participation and growth; and provide opportunities for empowerment and social change. The Museum is open, free of charge, Tuesday – Sunday 11am-4pm, and produces a wide-variety of cultural events in the evenings and on weekends. Positions Available:
Work Study Click these links for more details: Assistant to the Artistic Director
Assistant to the Event
Manager Revolving Museum Art Ambassador
For more information contact: Diane
Testa, Administrative Director, 978-937-2787,
dtesta@revolvingmuseum.org To find out more about the Revolving Museum click here to visit their website
c/o Broadcast and Student Media Office (BSM) 250 Southwick Hall – North Campus University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854 978-934-4739 Organization Description: The University’s morning radio show, which airs every weekday from 7 to 9 a.m., features lively conversation with local, state and national newsmakers. It provides updates on news, weather and sports and is a great way to stay connected to information that affects the region. Positions Available: Paid part-time Work-study Class Credit (subject to approval of professor) Click these links for more details: For more information contact: Email Felicia Sullivan, Program Manager for New Media, or give her a call at 978-934-4739 or ext. 4739 from within the university To find out more about Sunrise Radio, click here to visit their website.
Technical, Scientific, and Environmental
Environmental Management Systems 600 Suffolk Street – 2nd Floor Lowell, MA 01854 Phone: 978-934-2627 Organization Description: Environmental Management Systems (EMS) are processes to support an organization in integrating environmental concerns into its daily practices. The UMass Lowell Environmental Management Systems Service Program is a training program to assist public agencies in implementing and sustaining an EMS in an organization. Positions Available:
For more information contact: Madeline Snow (978) 934-4875, (617) 817-5111 (cell) Madeline_Snow@uml.edu or Linda Barrington, Coordinator of Service Learning at 978-934-2627 or ext. 2627 from within the university - Linda_Barrington@uml.edu
Lowell Canalwaters Cleaners Organization Description: Local environmental action group that seeks to find ways to keep Lowell's priceless canals clean and put those strategies into action. Volunteers are welcome to join throughout the year. Positions Available:
Volunteer – Periodic
canal cleanup projects For more information contact:, Call or email: Bill Moreau at (978) 250-4028 bmoreau@comcast.net or Mike Wurm, Lowell National Park volunteer coordinator at (978) 275-1735 Mike_Wurm@nps.gov
Visit their website: To find out more about the Lowell Canalwaters Cleaners click here to visit their website
Lowell
Historical National Park Organization Description: Lowell National Historical Park is a vibrant urban national park that preserves a complex mix of historic structures, landscapes, and canals. Educational and interpretive programs give equal attention to the diverse ethnic cultures that continue to evolve and shape Lowell.
Internships Work Study, Volunteer
Click this link for more details:
click here. For more information contact: Contact Mike Wurm, at 978-275-1735 or email him at Mike_Wurm@nps.gov Visit their website: To find out more about the Lowell Historical National Park click here to visit their website
Merrimack River Watershed Council 600 Suffolk Street - 5th Floor Lowell, MA 01854 (978) 275-0120 Ext. 15 Organization Description: MRWC will, through education and by careful, continuous, and scientific observation and action be the voice which preserves, protects, and advances the wise use of both the watershed land and waters. MRWC fulfills its mission through watershed education, community organizing, environmental monitoring, and working with communities as they make land use decisions. Positions Available: Service Learning (Class credit with approval of professor)Work StudyClick these links for more details:
Education Program Assistant
For more information contact: Contact Christine Tabak, Water Resources Manager / Hydrologist at (978) 275-0120 Ext. 15
Visit their website: To find out more about the MRWC click here to visit their website.
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) 9 Central Street, Lowell, MA 01854 Contact Person: Jennifer Hashley
978-654-6745 (Lowell office)
Website: www.nesfp.org Organization Description: The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) is a non-profit partnership that assists immigrants with agricultural experience to apply their skills in their new environment and become commercial farmers. Positions Available (2): Volunteer (unpaid) or Work-Study (5 to 10 hours weekly)
· General Administrative Assistant – Lowell Office We are looking for someone to assist with general office tasks like organizing our agricultural resource library, entering contact information into a database, assisting with farmland outreach to connect our growers to land, distributing flyers for our CSA and farmer training programs, and various other task Visit their website: To find out more about the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project click here to visit their website
UMass Lowell SLICE program – Lowell Historic National Park Service (NPS) c/o SLICE – (Service Learning Integrated throughout a College of Engineering)
Engineering Building – North Campus
Organization Description:
Lowell National Historical Park is a vibrant urban national park that
preserves a complex mix of historic structures, landscapes, and canals.
Educational and interpretive programs give equal attention to the
diverse ethnic cultures that continue to evolve and shape Lowell.
The park portrays the story of the Industrial Revolution and its
continuing effects on the people of Lowell through two centuries, tying
into the current urban culture and economy, while asking questions for
the future. Positions Available:
Work-Study Click these links for more details:
National Park Service Work Study Intern For more information contact: Email Linda Barrington, Coordinator of Service Learning Linda_Barrington@uml.edu or give her a call at 978-934-2627 or ext. 2627 from within the university To find out more about Lowell National Historical Park click here to visit their website. To find out more about UMass Lowell’s SLICE program click here to visit their website
Social Sciences, Political Science & Criminal Justice Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA) Cross Street, Lowell, MA 01854 978-596-1000
Organization
Description:
Founded in 1984, the CMAA has served the Southeast Asian
population of Greater Lowell by providing vital services to the community,
such as: Positions Available: Service-Learning opportunities for students interested in being part of a community nutrition survey of Cambodian women. For example, they could help with data entry (no need to speak Khmer), follow-up qualitative information collection (would need to speak Khmer), also accompanying interviewers for experience (ability to speak Khmer preferable, but not necessary).
Visit their website: To find out more about the CMAA click here to visit their website.
For more information contact: Jerusha Nelson Peterman; Jerusha.Peterman@tufts.edu
Coalition for a Better
Acre Phone 978-452-7523 ext 815
Organization Description: The Coalition for a Better Acre (CBA) is a community development corporation that is committed to ensuring adequate low income housing for the community. Through its Real Estate Program, CBA has produced more affordable housing (395 units), than any Massachusetts Community Development Corporation outside of the Boston area. These apartments give low-income and working-poor families the opportunity to live in safe and attractive affordable homes. Positions Available:
For more information contact: Marianne Gries, Resource Development Coordinator, 978-452-7523 ext. 815; Marianne.Gries@cbacre.org
Visit their website: To find out more about the CBA click here to visit their website
Division of Planning and Development 50 Arcand Drive Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 446-7200 ext. 1432 Organization Description: The City of Lowell is the fourth largest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its strategic location at the intersections of Routes 495, 93 and 3, provides excellent access to all points of interest in Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire and Maine. Commuter rail also provides an easy 40-minute ride to Boston's North Station.
Lowell's Economic Development Office offers a host of incentives and assistance to companies and commercial developers including site selection, workforce development, small business loan programs, traditional and non-traditional finance programs and other areas of technical assistance.
Positions Available: Economic Development Internships (unpaid)/ or Volunteer
For more information contact: Theresa Park, Dir. of Economic Development -- tpark@lowellma.gov -- 978-446-7200 ext 1432
Visit their website: To find out more about the City of Lowell Economic Development Office click here to visit their website.
Lowell Police Department - Crime Analysis Unit 660 Suffolk Street, 2nd floor Lowell, MA 01854 (978) 446-7279 Organization Description: The Crime Analysis Unit assists police with determining who’s doing what to whom and how. Crime analysis is the analytical process that provides timely and significant data relative to crime patterns. Crime analysis also serves as a function to assist with the deployment of the patrol force to curtail and contain criminal activities.
Positions Available: Internship (Graduate Level) Service Learning – GIS mapping
International Institute of Lowell
Organization Description: Since 1918, the International Institute has assisted immigrants and refugees from over 70 different countries to build their lives as new residents of the Lowell area. We are dedicated to promoting the acceptance of all, regardless of race, religion, country of origin or ethnic background, as equal participants in life in the United States.
For more information contact: Sherry Spaulding 978-459-9031; sspaulding@iilowell.org Visit their website: To find out more about the International Institute of Lowell click here to visit their website
Merrimack
Valley Project and 4 Kirk Street Lowell, MA 01852
978-454-4566 Organization Description: The Merrimack Valley Project is a regional coalition of forty member churches and synagogues, labor union locals, and tenant organizations, comprising 35,000 Valley families, which came together in July 1989 to save and create jobs, provide needed public services, and bring new investment into one of the oldest industrial areas in the nation. Its broad purpose is "to promote the welfare of the Merrimack Valley region through the joint efforts of organizations committed to the dignity and freedom of all men and women without regard to religious creed, national origin, social station, race or color." Click here to find out more about this great project.
Positions Available: Service Learning Possibility Volunteer Positions For more information contact: In Lawrence - Loren McArthur, Lead Organizer/Staff Director; Phone: (978) 686-0650, mvalleyp@aol.com In Lowell – Joy Cushman, Phone: (978) 454-4566, mvalleyp@aol.com Visit their website: To find out more about the Merrimack Valley Project click here to visit their website
Organization Description - Rogers Hall is a 60-unit affordable housing development, funded through the HUD that houses 65 resident aged 62 and older. The site offers its residents an array of recreational, social, and educational programs. Positions Available: Internships Volunteer
Click here for more details about these opportunities For further information, contact Lynne Sales, Resident Services Coordinator at (978) 937-3915 or email her at: lsales@peabodyproperties.com
Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lowell
336 Central Street Organization Description The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lowell provides coordination of acute short-term home health services, focused on teaching self-care management. Our Nurses assess the patient's condition in the home setting, communicate with the physician, provide treatment, teach patients and caregivers how to manage at home. Our team includes Medical Social Workers, who help patients connect to community resources; address family problems that may be impacting recovery, and provide information, encouragement and problem-solving assistance to reduce the stress, confusion and worry which often accompany major illness.
Volunteer -- Art therapies program for hospice patients.
Click this links for more details and application information: For more information contact: -- Irene M. Egan; 978-805-2641; community@vnalowell.org
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The
Wish Project
For more information contact: Donna Hunnewell @ donna@lowellwishproject.org
Organization Description The Wish Project works with more than 94 agencies and programs in the Merrimack Valley. We are a sharing network of information, goods, labor and trucks. The concept of a Goods Bank is similar to that of a Food Bank. We work all year long to make sure that basic goods are available in one central location to all of the caseworkers so that they can spend more time doing their core jobs and still know that their clients get basic needed things. Positions Available: VolunteerWork-Study
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Kids, After School Programs and Tutoring
Acre Family Day Care
Main Phone: 978-937-5899 Fax: 978-937-5148 Organization Description: Acre Family Day Care has been serving low-income, immigrant women and families in Lowell since 1988. Our mission is to help women build home-based family child care businesses, earning a living wage while providing community-based child care to the families of Lowell. Positions Available: Paid (part-time)
For more information contact: Zelma Khadar, Child Care Manager @ 978-937-5899 zkhadar@acrefamily.org
Visit their website: To find out more about the Acre Family Day Care click here to visit their website
Casey Family Services/Lowell Housing
Authority Organization Description: The After School Kids program consists of homework clubs and computer drop-in centers for residents of Lowell's North Common Village and George Flanagan housing projects. Work/Study and Service learning students act as mentors and computer room monitors for elementary and middle school kids. The program is a partnership of Casey Family Services, Lowell Housing Authority, Boys and Girls Club and UMass Lowell's Center for Family, Work and Community. "We are looking for students to tutor children attending our Homework Club. The Club meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 2:30 and 5:00 pm." "We are looking for students to tutor children attending our Homework Club. The Club meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 2:30 and 5:00 pm." We will provide tutors with:
Positions Available:
For more information contact: Dan Toomey at ext. 3115 or 978-934-3115 or Helen McCreedy at 978-937-1877 . Visit their website: To find out more about Casey Family Services click here to visit their website To find out more about Lowell Housing Authority click here to visit their website
Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI) - Citizen's Schools
Contact Person: Rebecca Jervey Telephone: 978-821-0953
Email: rebeccajervey@citizenschools.org
Organization Description: Citizen Schools is a creative and effective learning model that addresses community needs while building student skills through hands-on experiential learning activities. CTI's Citizen Schools Program, initiated in the fall of 2004, is part of a National Network that connects middle school students with adult volunteers to tackle real world projects that are both educational and fun : Volunteer (unpaid) or Work-Study (2 to 4 hours weekly)The Citizen School's after school program at the Wang middle school is looking for volunteer citizen teachers (CT's). The role of the CT is to teach a subject that they are passionate about to the middle schools students in their group. Each group consists of 10 - 15 students ranging in age from 10 to 15. Past subjects have included cooking, engineering, journalism, art, and many other areas. Volunteers serve on either Tuesday or Thursday afternoons from about 4:00 - 5:30. The position starts either February 13th or 15th and ends on May 10th. For more information please contact Rebecca at rebeccajervey@citizenschools.org Visit their website: To find out more about the Community Teamwork Incorporated - Citizen's Schools, click here to visit their website
GEAR-UP Lowell Organization Description: The GEAR-UP Mission is to increase the number of children going to college through academic support, tutoring, mentoring, enrichment programs, parent education, and leveraging community resources. Positions Available: Volunteer Work Study Several openings for math-focused tutors. For more information contact: George Tucker, Program Manager at 978-934-4667 or George_Tucker@uml.edu
Visit their website: To find out more about GEAR-UP Lowell click here to visit their website
Girls
Incorporated
of Greater Lowell Organization Description: Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Creative programs instill the independence and personal responsibility girls need to succeed in a changing world. Positions Available:
For more information contact: Kathy Horn at (978) 458-6529 khorn@girlsinclowell.org
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Kids
in Disability Sports (KIDS) Organization Description: KIDS Providing social and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities is the main goal of the Lowell, Massachusetts based group. K.I.D.S. began offering specialized basketball and bowling programs for kids with disabilities at no cost and no child is turned away. Today, twelve specialized athletic programs are available. K.I.D.S. also hosts dances, sports banquets, social activities and recreational events throughout the year Positions Available: Work Study Service Learning (As part of a faculty approved experiential education course) Basic computer skills tutoring for handicapped teens and young adults. One or two sessions a week at UMass Lowell Center for Family, Work and Community. For more information contact: Dan Toomey at: 978-934-3115, Dan_Toomey@uml.edu or Bruce Lucier at: (978) 454-2716. Email: info@kidsindisabilitysports.org
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Organization Description: Latin Roots in working to improve the performance of Latino high school youth here in Massachusetts by implementing En Camino, a program based on best practices from successful projects across the country, and tailored to the specific needs of each community. After-school program for local Latin youth (but open to all) with the ultimate goal of motivating a larger percentage kids to graduate high school. Activities include the arts, dance, video production, and other fun activities. M, W, F, 3 till 5 p.m. Positions Available: Work Study For more information contact: Dan Toomey at (978) 934-3115 Dan_Toomey@uml.edu
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River
Ambassadors Program (RAP) Organization Description: RAP is an environmental after-school program for Lowell High School teens. Members are largely, but not exclusively, Asian teens. Activities include the arts, performance arts, video production, field trips, environmental cleanups, and community outreach. Positions Available: Work Study or Volunteer (1) Opportunity for Service Learning and Practicum .For more information contact: Julie Villareal at 978-934-4772 Julie_Villareal@uml.edu
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