Newton Community Education (NCE), a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools, is looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead marketing efforts and manage special events. Marketing/PR experience as well as excellent writing and interpersonal skills are required; experience with Macintosh computers is a plus, as is familiarity with their market.

This is a flexible 10-15-hour/week position working closely with the NCE Kids Program Coordinator  and reporting to the NCE Director. Hours may increase over the summer in support of the NCE Kids program. Send resumes to: li***********@***********ma.us.

Centre Street Food Pantry is looking for a special someone who would like to have a part-time position as Pantry Manager. The current Executive Director will split up the duties with this energetic, detail-oriented Pantry Manager who will:

• Be responsible for weekly operation of the pantry
• Organize and schedule volunteers
• Manage inventory, deliveries, and pick-ups
• Work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors
• Feel as great about the work as they all do

The Centre Street Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) organization which opened its doors in January of 2011. If you are interested, or know someone who might be please email ce****************@***il.com.

Newton at Home, a grassroots organization that provides practical services and social opportunities to enable Newton seniors to lead active, connected lives as they grow older, is seeking volunteers with experience in development and/or marketing to help the organization diversify its revenue. Building on the organization’s success raising money from individual donors and in-kind contributions from local businesses, we are seeking volunteers who would be interested in:

1. Developing and helping to implant a plan for business sponsorships;
2.  Researching and implementing ideas for one or more fundraising events;
3.  Write fundraising letters and collateral.

This is a great opportunity to meet and work with a dedicated and talented group of community leaders while making a difference in the lives of our members. Newton at Home is part of a vibrant, growing national village movement that is changing the way Americans grow older. You can learn more about Newton at home at http://www.newtonathome.com.

Do you have a child who attended JAMs preschool, run by Jane Safar? After 26 years in business,  Jane is retiring and closing JAMs. If you had a child who went to JAMs and had the opportunity to meet Jane, you know how passionate she is about children!  Sally DiLoreto is creating a book of memories for Jane and would love for anyone who has a child who attended JAMs to help. If you have a picture of your child when he/she was at JAMS, a picture of your child now, and possibly a couple of sentences about you and your child’s experience at JAMs, please forward it to her at sa***********@**.com. Feel free to call if you have questions, need a picture scanned, etc… 617-763-0653. Please help her let Jane know how much she is appreciated.

Older adults, members of Newton at Home, need your help. Consider becoming a volunteer for Newton at Home. Drivers are needed to accompany members to appointments, shopping and trips to Logan Airport. As residents of Newton you know your way around! Please be in touch to support a growing community of neighbors-helping-neighbors.
Please call Julie Plaut Mahoney at 617-795-2560 or email: vo******@**********me.org and THANKS.

Citizen involvement in local government has been one of Mayor Warren’s highest priorities since taking office and Newton has the good fortune to be home to a wealth of knowledgeable and talented individuals. Current opening for talented residents  to volunteer on a Board or Commission include:

BioSafety Committee
The Mayor is looking for volunteers to serve on the Biosafety Committee. This Committee oversees the use of recombinant DNA, infectious agents, and biohazardous materials in the course of research. The Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all applications, proposals, activities and facilities for the purpose of research. While the Committee has not met in more than 10 years, there is renewed interest in the economic development potential of biotech firms. The Biosafety Committee is comprised of nine (9) members including the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, two (2) members of the Newton Health Advisory Council appointed by the Commissioner, three (3) members appointed by the Mayor, at least one of whom is a scientist knowledgeable in the field of rDNA research and technology and the other two with experience in public health, occupational health, infectious diseases or environmental health and three (3) members appointed by the Board of Aldermen, one of whom represents public health. If interested, please send a resume along with a letter of interest to Reenie Murphy at rm*****@******ma.gov.

Traffic Council
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