Cambridge Women’s Cente (USA-30)

Type: Human Rights: Women Rights - Country: United States of America

Brief description and main aims

The Cambridge Women's Center provides a supportive community spaces for all women by offering opportunities for empowerment, learning, healing, trauma support, and understanding. 

Main Activities

The Women's Center achives its mission by providing the following services: 

• Drop-in day center program providing a safe space for all who identify as women;
• In-person and telephone helpline offering emotional support and resource referrals on topics such as homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance use, mental health, and trauma;
• Informational resources on housing, employment, legal services and more;
• Material assistance, including free food, clothing and Computer Lab access;
• Free classes, workshops and groups, (20+ each month) icluding creative arts, trauma support, financial planning, LGBTQ+support, English-Spanish conversation, wellness and self-help, and much more! 

Volunteer tasks

• Help with special projects as interst and time allows
• Provide emotional support to members both in-person & on the phone
• Assist members with resource referrals and small projects
• De-escalate conflicts and enforce policies when necessary
• Perform regular walk-throughs of a four-story home and record center data
• Participate in cleaning, organizing, and other household tasks
• Be a present advacate that is avalible to support our members by having conversations, maintaining a welcoming center environment for all member, and providing material supports

Volunteer requirements / Skills

Females only

Location

Cambrigde, MA 

Duration

1 week to 16 weeks

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Host family