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<![CDATA[looking to do so volunteer work with other volunteers as a lic electrician like new homes. call me at 774-242-7314 my name is mark.]]>

<![CDATA[How are music, language and reading connected? What is involved? During a visit (two hours) at the Developmental Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital, we will look at your reading, language and music abilities. Reasons to sign up: As compensation for your time, you will receive $10/hour and you will contribute to the investigation of the relationship between musical training and reading development. Your participation will be invaluable to families and scientists who are interested in reading, language and cognitive development, early diagnosis of learning disabilities and improvement of teaching methods. We are looking for participants.... Option 1) Musicians: - You need to have begun playing instrument before age 7 - You need to have played regularly since then - You need to currently play 3 or more hours per week - You cannot be exclusively or primarily trained on voice Option 2) Non-musicians: - You have never played an instrument before or had any musical training, or you have had musical training for max. 1 year (such as on the recorder in grade school). Other general criteria: - Ages 18-25 - You must be a native English speaker - You have a "standard" North American English accent. - You must not have a speech impediment - You must not have diagnosed dyslexia Where? Children’s Hospital Boston; Developmental Medicine Center When? Weekdays or weekends, at your convenience. How to sign up? Contact More information: This investigation is conducted at Children’s Hospital Boston. Visit our website <a href="http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab" rel="nofollow">http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab</a>]]>

<![CDATA[The Ministries Of Aides International Inc. is a non-profit charitable, humanitarian organization relief under title 501 – [3] [C]- Haiti Mission Volunteers We are a Christian Organization building an orphanage in Haiti near Fauvre Port-Margot. We are in need of volunteers to help us with the overseeing of our building project and to work with the children that we have currently have. We are looking to build an orphanage to house a total of 400 children. If you are willing to make a .3 month to a year commitment to help out please contact us at Via Email: volunteers@ministriesofaidesinternational.org Via Web: www.ministriesofaidesinternational.org ]]>

<![CDATA[276 Broadway Suite-1, Chelsea, MA 02150 Tel. 617-250-8516 Fax: 617-250-8517 Toll Free: 1-866-816-4553 www.ministriesofaidesinternational.org info@ministriesofaidesinternational.org OUR PRAYER: HAITI will be better and shall soon become a contributing nation in a wonderful global community. OUR MISSION: Working with our long established associates in Haiti, we will restore normalcy in Haitian life by reopening our • SCHOOLS, • ORPHANAGES & • HEALTH CLINICS. Ministries of Aides International, Inc. is a Haitian social service organization and has proudly and faithfully empowered only our Haiti since 1981 by developing and operating schools, orphanages and health clinics. In 2003 Ministries of Aides International opened its US fundraising and procurement office in Boston and has since enjoyed the support of many volunteers and collaborative organizations from throughout the Greater Boston community. On behalf of our families and friends we are grateful for the outpouring of US and worldwide assistance and prayers since the January 12th earthquake. It has become an unfortunate necessity, that our usual business of constructing and operating schools, orphanages, and health clinics in Haiti be supplemented with a full time effort to recover from the destruction of our infrastructure and the death and disability of our staff and students. We respectfully ask for your support in our recovery. Thank you. ]]>

<![CDATA[Looking for 2 - 3 people that are Interested in Paranormal Investigations If you would like to be an Paranormal Investigator E-mail me back please I need to know Married / Single, Kids, Age, and where you live. I will explain why when you E-mail me back, And when I send you an E-mail, PLEASE respond back Thanks Glen www.Paranormaldestination.com]]>

<![CDATA[Transmission Meditation is a group service activity which 'steps down' the great spiritual energies that continually stream into our planet. This transmission process, which makes the energies more useful to humanity, is similar to that of electrical transformers, which step down the power between generators and ordinary household outlets. These transformed spiritual energies are gradually lifting all life forms, changing our world for the better. During Transmission Meditation, humanity's 'elder brothers', known in the East as the Masters of Wisdom, direct energies from the highest spiritual planes through the energy centers (chakras) of the group members. This creates a 'pool' of energy that is more accessible and useful to humanity and the other kingdoms in nature. Then, based on their greater understanding of our world, the Masters re-direct this stepped-down energy to wherever it is most needed at that moment in time. Transmission Meditation is safe, scientific, non-denominational, and unbelievably potent. There is never any fee to participate. It will not interfere with any other religious or spiritual practice. In fact, it will enhance your personal meditation and any other service activities in which you may be engaged. It requires no classes or special training and is so simple that children 12 years of age and older can participate. Read all about it: <a href="http://www.transmissionmeditation.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.transmissionmeditation.org</a> ]]>

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<![CDATA[We are looking for subjects with Binge Eating Disorder for a research study that will test the efficacy of noninvasive brain stimulation (a non-drug intervention). Protocol involves questionnaires, computer tests, MRI, buffet meal and 10 daily sessions (30' each) of noninvasive brain stimulation. To qualify, you must have/be: -Age 18-50 years. -Diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder (BED): i.e. have frequent (at least twice a week) episodes of binge eating, with no purging behaviors or excessive compensatory exercise and also no strict dieting efforts. -For final confirmation of elegibility regarding BED diagnosis, a detailed (1-1.5h) interview is required during the baseline visit. You should NOT have: -Personal or family history of seizures, epilepsy or other unexplained loss of consciousness. -Smoking or other history of substance abuse within the last 6 months. -Prior neurosurgical procedure, stroke or previous head injury. -Current diagnosis of a psychiatric or neurological disorder (some medications OK) -Claustrophobia. -Any metal in the body non-MRI compatible. Participants receive monetary compensation plus parking expenses. If you believe you could qualify and are interested, please write to us for further information. ]]>

<![CDATA[VOLUNTEERS AND RECRUITS needed to help with all phases of security, ushering, and running A HUGE OUTDOOR CONCERT featuring on TWO STAGES with Onyx , Planetoid, Prospect Hill, Age Against the Machine, Myster DL, DJ Slim, Casey Desmond, SuperPower, The Force, Amber Ladd, Termanology, Rob Potylo, Bigg Nez, Matalon, and more TBA… POSITIONS FOR EVERYONE - MALE AND FEMALE, BIG AND SMALL, WITH OR WITHOUT EXPERIENCE... From the front of the stage to the back stage area - be helpful and GET TO SEE GREAT SHOWS FOR FREE. See the show as well as learn what it takes to run concerts and special events... Help with all phases of security and ushering at your choice of major concerts and special events in the Greater Boston area... There is also the opportunity to continue with us to do other events throughout the year... From the front of the stage to the back stage area - be helpful and get to see great shows for free... Choose from great shows and events - large and small ... Every type of music (and comedy shows too) from big and small clubs, to huge college shows and major outdoor events...Examples of past shows: The All American Rejects, Jimmy Fallon (comedian), Taking Back Sunday, House of Pain, Boys Like Girls, Drake, MIA, Hempfest/Freedom Rally, Hatebreed, etc... Venues that range from the Hatch Shell and City Hall Plaza to major college arenas to small clubs and everything in between... You get to choose the events you would to see and be a part of... RESPOND TO REPLY ADDRESS FOR UPCOMING SHOW LIST, MORE DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP... ]]>

<![CDATA[ActivMed Practices and Research is currently screening for a once a week birth control patch study! All participants will get the active drug! Must be a healthy premenopausal female, aged 18 to 45 years who have regular, consistent menstrual cycles between 25 and 35 days. Eligible participants will recieve any diagnostic testing, lab work, study medication, and office visits with a board certified physician or physicians assistant and lab work at no cost. A stipend is available for your time and trouble. If you are interested, please email your name and telephone number and we will contact you within 24 hours. Remember ActivMed Practices and research is centrally located North of Boston and minutes away from the New Hampshire border. Thank you Please contact us at 978-372-7252 for more information. ]]>

<![CDATA[<table><tr><td> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm" rel="nofollow"> <h2>Construction of community facilities and cultural exchange with the local people of Sing Buri </h2></a> <dl><dd> July 5 - July 18, 2010 July 19 - August 1, 2010 August 2 - August 15, 2010 August 16 - August 29, 2010 August 30 - September 12, 2010 September 13 - September 26, 2010 September 27 - October 10, 2010 October 11 - October 24, 2010 October 25 - November 7, 2010 November 8 - November 21, 2010 November 22 - December 5, 2010 December 6 - December 19, 2010 December 20, 2010 - January 2, 2011 </dd></dl> The Singburi projects are part of a larger campaign and efforts to stimulate rural development with the support of International Voluntary Service. We believe that the impact of the international volunteers in rural communities is an important stimulus to open minds and reduce prejudices. We work a lot with rural areas to transmit these values to the villagers. The main objective of the international volunteer project is cultural exchange between the volunteers and the local villagers. The participants in the project will also practically work in the communities, getting involved in several kinds of support and development works, such as construction of a village house or a school, etc. The exact nature of the work will depend of the needs of the village at the time of the project. Study theme: The volunteers will learn about the culture of rural Thailand in general and the traditions and specificity of the Central region. Thai language lessons will also be given to the volunteers. </td><td> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Volunteer-in-Thailand-23.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Volunteer-in-Thailand-24.jpg"> </a> </td><tr><td> Special requirements: No special profile is required for this project, but having experience in construction work will be appreciated. Nature lovers and ethnologists will particularly enjoy the project. Adaptability is required from the volunteers. Project language: English Location: The project will be held in the Singburi region (Central Thailand). Sing Buri is 142 km north of Bangkok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It was established in the year 1895 during the reign of King Rama V. The province currently occupies an area of 822 square kilometres. Singburi has many beautiful temples to visit. For more details and enrollment, please visit: <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-thailand.htm</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Volunteer-in-Thailand-25.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Volunteer-in-Thailand-26.jpg"></a> ]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> Affordable Volunteering Abroad <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> Canada, France, Iceland, Germany, Bulgaria, Kenya, India, Italy, Costa Rica, Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Egypt, Vietnam, Spain, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, Tanzania, Zambia ? </a> Visiting a new country and being welcomed by its people whilst sharing such a unique and positive experience is an opportunity not to be turned down. Live for the moment, take up the challenge and go! <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph03sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph20sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph61sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph26sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph29sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph45sm.jpg"> </a> If you are enthusiastic and open-minded, are looking for an exciting time and amazing experiences, ready to make friends with people from all around the world, while contributing for a good cause, you may find your charity project in the <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> Cadip International Volunteer Program www.cadip.org</a> t: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) ]]>

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-morocco-3.jpg"> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-morocco.htm" rel="nofollow"> Discover Moroccan artisan pottery </a> The participants in this project will learn about the Moroccan artisan techniques of making pottery. They will get knowledge about how to make pottery articles, from working and preparing the earth to decorating the articles. This activity doesn't require individual skills but it demands your motivation to overcome the difficulties. All the materials needed for this activity will be provided. One of the aims of this project is to discover the Moroccan culture and history and compare it to yours. Some cultural visits will be organised during the project. An excursion to the Sahara Desert will be also organised on December 31 for the volunteers to celebrate the New Year in the Desert. Location: Zagora is a beautiful town in the south of Morocco, near the Algerian border. It is well known for its large desert. Zagora is about 750 km from Rabat and about 250 km in the south of Ouarzazate. Duration: December 25, 2010 - January 1, 2011 For more details and to see other projects in Kenya please visit: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-morocco.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-morocco.htm</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (USA); 604-628-7400 (Canada) For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-morocco-2.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-morocco-1.jpg"> </a> ]]>

<![CDATA[ <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm" rel="nofollow"> <h2>Health and hygiene awareness campaign in schools and orphanages in Kundapur </h2> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-india-9.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-india-8.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/india_kids.jpg"></a> Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and is very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its animal and plant species in this region. International volunteer groups have participated in an awareness program all throughout the state for several years along with a local group of specialists. This year again several projects will be conducted but with different themes. The volunteers will be visiting the schools and rural settlements of the region to present the importance of health and hygiene awareness and the need for education among the adults along with the children. Volunteers need to be very creative in designing the exclusive orientation for the people of this region. Volunteers who participate in these projects need to bring materials, ideas from the program on their arrival after which the whole group will settle on a plan of action decided by the team. The program will be mainly in schools/orphanages where the management will invite the parents and the surrounding villagers to visit and absorb the message given through presentations and dramas/plays. Age range: 18 and over August 9 - August 22, 2010 September 13 - September 26, 2010 Location: Kundapur is situated 100 km north of the city of Mangalore, 300 km from Panjim (Goa), and 450 km from Bangalore. Kundapur is accessible by bus/train from Mangalore, Bangalore, Panjim (Goa), and Mumbai. There are international and domestic airports in Bangalore, Goa, and Mumbai. For more details and to see other projects in India please visit: <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm</a> For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org</a>, t. 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) ]]>

<![CDATA[ <table><tr><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-indonesia.htm" rel="nofollow"> <h2> Elephant conservation in Sumatra </h2> </a> <dl><dd> December 11 - December 25, 2010</dd></dl> Bengkulu (also known as Southwest Sumatra) is a province of Indonesia. It is on the southwest coast of the island of Sumatra, and borders the provinces of West Sumatra, Jambi, South Sumatra and Lampung. The number of population in this province is approximately 1.4 million. The capital and largest city of the province is Bengkulu city. Fishing, especially of tuna and mackerel, is an important activity. Agricultural products exported by the province include ginger, bamboo shoots, and rubber. This project is aiming to assist a local community centre in looking after elephants. In the morning volunteers will have various activities such as planting bamboo trees, wild grass and other plants for food supply during the dry season. While in the afternoon, volunteer will have the opportunity to learn to control the elephants under the expert guidance. Moreover, volunteers will also take the elephants down to the river for bath. This project will offer unforgettable and amazing moments for the rest of your life. Volunteers will starts the activities in the morning at 8.30 with various programs, starting with planting some trees, feeding the elephants, and also taking them to the river for bath. Volunteers will also be involved in other activities like cultural exchange and playing with the kids. For more info and enrollment, please go to: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-indonesia.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-indonesia.htm</a> To learn more about the international volunteer workcamps go to: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/workcamp.htm</a> or give us a call: <blockquote> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/us.gif"> 617-502-0400 </blockquote> <blockquote> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/ca.gif"> 604-628-7400 </blockquote> </td><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-indonesia.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/island.jpg"></a></td><tr><td> Volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Indonesia-12.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Indonesia-21.jpg"></a> ]]>

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<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> Teaching English and organizing games for orhans in Saigon </a> March 15 - March 27, 2010 July 5 - July 17, 2010 August 2 - August 14, 2010 September 13 - September 25, 2010 December 13 - December 25, 2010 Chua La Orphanage is part of Chua La Pagoda located in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). It was built in 1996 when Head Monk, Thich Truyen Tu, returned to the countryside and sold his parentÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s land, in order to purchase 2 hectares of muddy land to build a pagoda in Nha Be town. At first the pagoda was named Huyen Trang, but due to the roofs linking together with coconut leaves it got its name Chua La, meaning Leaf Pagoda. Today, in this peaceful and quiet space in the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, the Leaf pagoda is bringing up orphan children and helping old people in need. At the moment, there are about 40 children of ages from 4 to 17 years old. In addition, there are 20 old people in Leaf Pagoda, most of them coming from the surrounding countryside in the South and have had a difficult life. Children have opportunities to learn and speak foreign languages with English being the most studied. They can also speak some Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. The standard of living here is low, almost all of their food is donated, and they only buy tofu. Volunteers will spend time with the children and help improving their English, organizing games and other activities for them. Volunteers will also help redecorating the houses and classrooms, planting vegetable, cleaning the area. Volunteers will get closer to the childrenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s life and try to build up wider horizon for the children and encourage them to learn better for brighter future. Study part: Disadvantaged children in Vietnam Special requirements: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation.. Project language: English Location: Ho Chi Minh City (or Sai Gon), in the southern part of Vietnam. Age range: 18 and over For more info and enrolment please visit: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm</a> For volunteer opportunities in other countries please step here: <a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org</a> t. 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada)<a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Vietnam-2.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Vietnam-23.jpg"></a> ]]>

<![CDATA[ This volunteer project aims to support Mshimba High School in Coast province, Taita Taveta District, Kenya. The mission of the School is to provide quality education to the students for a better tomorrow and their goal is to make the institution a centre of academic excellence. The School's motto is "Education for Progress". Mshimba High School was started in 1989 by the community and later on the Government took over. The school is managed by a board of governors. It is a mixed school for boys and girls, with boarding facilities for boys only. There are 4 classes from grade 1 to 4. The school has 140 students in total. The number of staff is 8 teachers and 5 non-teaching staff. The school offers 11 subjects: Math, English, Kiswahili, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, History, Geography, Business Studies and Computer (IT). Volunteer work: Volunteers' major duties include: ? Teaching the pupils English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and IT; ? Running extra curriculum activities such as Drama, Theater, Music, environmental activities;? Teaching Sports; The volunteers will be working from Monday to Saturday, Monday to Friday - 5 hours a day and Saturday - 3 hours. Special requirements: English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education/Sports and Biology teachers are needed. Knowledge and experience in teaching the aforementioned subjects is mandatory. Information Technology (IT) teachers are highly required, but the school has only one computer. This is not sufficient to teach the whole class, but the school is in the process of getting more computers. We have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered. Volunteers need to contribute/initiate ideas and by that would be promoting the growth of the School. This is an opportunity for the volunteers to work at a community/grassroot level in capacity building and training in self-sustainability. Duration of the project: The schools in Kenya run from January to April, from May to August and from September to November. The time frame is open. Age range: 19 and over For more details and to see other projects in Kenya please visit: <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteering-in-kenya.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm</a> Give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org</a> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-in-kenya-12.jpg"></a>]]>

<![CDATA[**You will only be entered in the raffle if you fully complete the study!** Several participants will win a $50 Amazon giftcard! We are looking for participants between 18 and 22 years of age to participate in a psychology research study lasting approximately ten minutes. Participants must be college students. In this study, you will be asked to give your impressions of a particular social group using a list of descriptive terms commonly used to characterize people in general. Your participation will help us understand more about how we perceive one another. Limited one entry per person!! Please be truthful and do not participate if you do not meet the eligibility criteria. To take the survey, please follow this link: <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WK5LTTQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WK5LTTQ</a> ]]>

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<![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-peru.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-in-peru-1.jpg"> Activities with kids in an orphanage in Ayacucho </a> September 8 - September 28, 2010 October 6 - October 26, 2010 November 3 - November 23, 2010 December 8 - December 28, 2010 January 5 - January 25, 2011 The volunteer project in the orphanage URPI at the City of Ayacucho, Peru has been running for more than four years with excellent results. With this in mind, a group of international volunteers is again invited to participate in activities with Peruvian children and families. As a volunteer in Ayacucho, you will be working at the URPI orphanage for boys with ages ranging from 5-17 years old. These boys have come to URPI for a variety of reasons concerning their familial situations, including reasons such as death of parents, violence in the home, drug and/or alcohol abuse by parents or imprisonment of their parents. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in different activities with the children such as teaching English, gardening, attending workshops, playing games. They will also have the opportunity to plan and design their own activities based on individual and group skills and interests and the needs of the children. The purpose of the activities the volunteers will be preparing is to provide the children at the orphanage with lasting, practical skills to carry with them when they are old enough to leave the orphanage such as carpentry, handiwork, handicraft, cooking, baking, etc. Please keep this in mind when developing the activities. Special requirements: It is very important that all volunteers be prepared to work with children! Volunteers must be highly motivated and keep in mind that the children are the first and most important reason volunteers are asked to work at URPI. The official language of the project is English. If possible, however, a working knowledge of Spanish is appreciated. Volunteers should be 18 years old and over For more details visit: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-peru.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-peru.htm</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (USA), 604-628-7400 (Canada) This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: <a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org <img src="http://cadip.org/images/volunteer_peru.jpg"></a> ]]>

<![CDATA[COMMONWEALTH CORPS: PART-TIME PAID MEMBER POSITION ABOUT COMMONWEALTH LAND TRUST: Commonwealth Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) affordable housing and homelessness prevention non-profit operating in and around the Greater Boston area. Since 1985, CLT has developed and preserved more than 350 units of affordable housing for very low-income individuals and families in Boston, Chelsea, and Lawrence, MA. In addition to preserving and developing affordable housing, we provide supportive housing management services and on-site social services to the residents of our properties. As a small non-profit, we’ve been fortunate to receive a grant from Commonwealth Corps, the state of Massachusetts’ volunteer service program (our state’s version of AmeriCorps). If you'd like to see us in action, there are several video clips on line where we're featured. Check out this video that the Governor's Office created to recap the first year of the Commonwealth Corps program (Commonwealth Land Trust is featured!): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTC84pI6Vo" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTC84pI6Vo</a> And a speech delivered by our President supporting the Commonwealth Corps program: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WkUytwK4rI" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WkUytwK4rI</a> Last, a tour of one of our flagship programs: <a href="http://www.fhlbboston.com/communitydevelopment/onsite/onsite_2/bowdoin.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.fhlbboston.com/communitydevelopment/onsite/onsite_2/bowdoin.jsp</a> ABOUT THE POSITION: PT Supportive Housing/Social Services Assistant in Lawrence, MA. Duties may include, but are not limited to: • Assisting potential residents with housing application process • Resident advisory board coordination and education sessions • Outreach to existing residents, such as personal visits, phone contact, newsletters. • Supportive services, including enrollment in fuel assistance programs, provider referrals, transportation assistance, etc. • Food bank/food for elders program • Special community group events, including holiday parties, neighborhood beautification days, movies nights, etc. • Volunteer generation • General clerical responsibilities Part-time Commonwealth Corps Members receive up to a $5k stipend for their year of service and a $900 bonus upon satisfactory completion of his/her year of service and required service objectives and hours. Our Commonwealth Corps Members will also receive valuable life and work experience, and the opportunity to meet and work with a diverse, sincere, hardworking staff. Volunteer hours will be Monday through Friday, primarily during regular work hours, but we are able to offer a degree of flexibility to the right candidate. All volunteers are required to give a one year commitment to the Commonwealth Corps program, and to participate in occasional Saturday volunteer events with the rest of the Corps. Please send a resume and letter of interest (no calls please) to e-mail link above. Be sure to put the position title in your subject line. Thank you for reading more about these positions and we hope to meet you soon. Location: Lawrence Compensation: PT Members receive $5k stipend & a $900 bonus upon completion. This is a part-time job. This is at a non-profit organization. This is an internship job OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.]]>

<![CDATA[Commonwealth Land Trust serves a multi-cultural, very-low income, formerly homeless population, through the creation and preservation of affordable, subsidized, supportive housing. Our residents may be disabled, HIV positive, recovering from or struggling with addictions issues and/or mental illness. We have housing for both extremely low-income individuals and low-income families. If you'd like to see us in action, there are several video clips on line where we're featured. Check out this video that the Governor's Office created to recap the first year of the Commonwealth Corps program (Commonwealth Land Trust is featured!): <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTC84pI6Vo" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiTC84pI6Vo</a> And a speech delivered by our President supporting the Commonwealth Corps program: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WkUytwK4rI" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WkUytwK4rI</a> Last, a tour of one of our flagship programs: <a href="http://www.fhlbboston.com/communitydevelopment/onsite/onsite_2/bowdoin.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.fhlbboston.com/communitydevelopment/onsite/onsite_2/bowdoin.jsp</a> People like you are a constant inspiration to us in our work, and make it possible for us to do much more than we otherwise could towards our mission of helping others live better lives. We are currently looking for a tech savvy volunteer to administer a new SharePoint implementation. Qualifications: •Experience with SharePoint administration or SharePoint management or SharePoint Development •Good understanding of SharePoint Architecture, web based applications and general collaborative environment concepts •Good understanding of SQL Server 2005/08, Windows Server 2003/08, and Active Directory •Good understanding of networks administration and security, firewalls, VPN and small office network setup. Beyond this specific SharePoint role, we have a number of different work environments and tasks in each of our departments for our interns and volunteers. Take a look and let us know what you think you would be most interested in. ADMINISTRATION •basic office support (filing, copying, faxing, scanning, reception, data entry, printing business cards, renewing advertising, etc.) •advanced office support (policy research, board recruitment, organizing archives, donations requests and grant writing, outreach, vendor bidding, resident surveys) •updating organizational contacts database •volunteer recruiting •advertising & marketing •event planning & orchestration SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MANAGEMENT •giving tours to prospective residents •helping applicants fill out paperwork •completing application, move-in documentation •fielding basic resident concerns •collecting demographic data •developing better systems, procedures •revision, translation of forms FINANCE •administrative support for accounts payable and accounts receivable staff •supplies & materials cost comparison research SOCIAL SERVICES •help coordinate resident activities (arrange for, lead activities such as crafts, cooking classes, music, reading clubs, walking groups, running, yoga, etc.) •research, identify area resources for residents such as financial assistance, food stamps, mental health counseling, furniture, clothing, soup kitchens, community centers, free activities & events, etc. •revision, translation of forms FINE ARTS & MUSIC •graphic design •advertising, marketing design •murals •interior, exterior large-scale beautification projects •forming, leading choral, band, group performances •free instruction, classes for residents – adults and children HEALTH & RECREATION •game nights •movie nights •book clubs •coordinate, lead resident walking or running club •free yoga instruction •meditation & stress relief •health & nutrition classes •substance abuse/relapse prevention •support groups TECHNOLOGY •website design, redesign •implementation of organizational "wiki" •database development, programming •computer upgrades, maintenance •free instruction, classes for residents – adults and children MAINTENANCE •cleaning •painting •planting, yard clean-ups, landscaping •various repairs: carpentry, electric, plumbing, etc. •professional trades instruction for staff OTHER •what inspires you? •what special talents might you have to offer? (example: we'd never considered a choral group or a band until a music student suggested it) As long as you are sincere, have a positive attitude and want to help, we'll work with you to find a role you'll enjoy and learn from. ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you have a few minutes to spare? Take research polls online and make the most of your spare time, if you reside near Boston/Cambridge/Brookline. <a href="http://www.groupstudies.bravehost.com/" rel="nofollow">Interested Participants Go Here</a>]]>

<![CDATA[The nonprofit Brattle Theatre is hosting ART HOUSE, its 7th annual silent art auction on Sunday, October 3, at Oberon, Two Arrow Street in Cambridge. Volunteers are needed in shifts throughout the day of the event! Setup involves drilling together display panels for the artwork (BYOD = Bring Your Own Drill), mounting lights, hanging the artwork on the panels, and organizing the bidding sheets. During the event, volunteers staff different areas of the room, answer questions, monitor bidding, and wrap up the artwork at the end of the night. After the event, drillers are needed to break down the display panels and clear the room. All volunteers may attend the event for free, and will also receive a pair of FREE PASSES to the Brattle! Refreshments provided by Whole Foods. Cash bar. If interested, please contact the email above. ]]>

<![CDATA[Healthy Participants Needed The Neural Systems Group at Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking participants for a NASA supported research study to help develop methods suitable for brain imaging during spaceflight. In order to participate you must: * be 30-60 years old * have a college degree * able to have an MRI scan Payment: You will be paid $30 per hour for your participation. Time commitment: Three visits, approximately 3 hours each, over the span of 2 weeks.]]>

<![CDATA[Greetings, The Psychology Laboratory at UC Berkeley is performing studies all over the country via the following link: <a href="http://ucbpsych.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_eIDwI6wn4hZ4Pkg" rel="nofollow">http://ucbpsych.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_eIDwI6wn4hZ4Pkg</a> Your participation would be greatly appreciated. Please click the link above and complete the survey. As a thank you, upon completion of the survey, you will be entered to win $50 (either for yourself or your favorite charity) or an iPod. Thanks very much. Sincerely, UC Berkeley Pscyhology]]>

<![CDATA[Now that you're pregnant, -are you more forgetful? -is it hard to focus on anything but your baby? -or do you feel like your memory is perfectly intact? This study on memory during pregnancy has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Salem State University. The goal is to find out which types of memory are specifically affected, if at all. Are you pregnant* and interested in being a part of this study? If you would like to participate or know someone who would like to, please contact us. *must be less than 19 weeks pregnant Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS! ]]>

<![CDATA[We are a Market Research firm specializing in Retail Market Analysis. Our client has hired us to assess the customer service and shopping quality of key retail establishments in your area. We are looking for shoppers who wouldn't mind spending money on us. You get to shop for free and KEEP EVERYTHING YOU PURCHASE. Our client gets their final analysis. Everybody wins! All we ask is that you report back to us about the selection, the appeal of the store design, and how well the store employees treated you. So, if you don’t mind giving us your feedback, we don’t mind giving you a bag full of Bucks to spend on yourself in anyway you choose! SO…If you’re READY for some fun and free shopping… Visit us here: <a href="http://shoppingforfree.info/" rel="nofollow">http://shoppingforfree.info/</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[I am the owner of an photographic and video production business who has lots of publications but still needs tremendous help the word out to non profits and private companies. If you are a marketing wiz or want to be one... This could be a great success story ... This role could also be responsible for recruiting other marketing and sales. This is a great opportunity to develop a marketing arm of this business. Great opportunity for students and professionals who have real self managed spirit. Interested... got ideas ?? ]]>

<![CDATA[Please participate in a national survey study, led by a licensed psychologist, on sexual orientation identity development. The purpose of the survey study is to better understand how sexual orientation identity organizes and integrates, and how coping strategies affect the advancement of developmental processes. This will contribute to our general understanding of women's identity development, and be of interest to the LGBT community, as well as to counselors working with women to enhance greater self-awareness. The survey is anonymous and takes about 30-45 minutes to complete. Thanks in advance for your help in helping others of the women's community. Your contribution is essential to the greater validity of the project. Please be advised that the survey contains a demographic questionnaire and other questions relating to sexual orientation identity development and coping strategies. In addition, please be aware that should you choose to volunteer, you are free to discontinue participation at any time. If you have any questions regarding the survey study or would like a summary of results once the study has been completed, please email me at: darrellcgreene@gmail.com. Or, you may begin the survey directly by going to the following link: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XFILwGVCZpPVBPba5Fexlg_3d_3d" rel="nofollow">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XFILwGVCZpPVBPba5Fexlg_3d_3d</a> Best Wishes, Dr. Darrell C. Greene]]>

<![CDATA[Language and Risk study at Harvard Medical School is looking for healthy female and male volunteers between the ages of 18-30 with NO family history of mental illness * looking for someone to scan Wednesday 9/8 from 2-4:30PM* The other part of the study can be completed later Criteria: 1. Between ages 18-30 2. No family history of mental illness 3. English is native language 4. Right handed Involvement: Interview, testing, blood draw and MRI scan -- The scan is for Wednesday, 9/8 20 from 2-4:30, as mentioned the interview and testing can be done on a separate visit *participation may take 8 hours and we will work with your schedule, the visits take place in Boston Compensation: Up to $130 cash upon completion of the study and a free picture of your brain! Contact: Brianna at email research.volunteers@gmail.com or Phone: 845-981-9514 and ask questions if you need more information! Thank you for your consideration ]]>

<![CDATA[Harnessing Placebo Effects in Major Depressive Disorder Are you are aged 18 – 60, experiencing symptoms of depression, and not currently taking an antidepressant medication? If so, you may be eligible to participate at no cost to you in a research study of a novel, non-pharmacological treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital. The study lasts four to six weeks and tests the usefulness of taking placebos for improving depression symptoms. In some clinical trials, placebos (pills with no active ingredients) improve symptoms of depression as well as genuine antidepressant medication. This may be because of mind-body conditioning, positive expectations, and a supportive physician-patient relationship. In this study, we are testing whether symptoms of depression will improve when people know they are taking a pill with no active ingredients. One advantage to taking placebo pills, if they help improve depression, is that there may be fewer side effects than when taking antidepressant medications. Participants will be compensated $20 per visit and also receive three months of free follow-up care after the study ends, which can include antidepressant medication. For more information, please contact Sam at 617-726-0517 or via e-mail.]]>

<![CDATA[The Cognitive Neuroscience lab at Harvard University is currently recruiting all undergraduate and graduate students in the Boston area to participate in an fMRI study investigating cognition at the Center for Brain Science Neuroimaging at Harvard University. The study will take 2-3 hours in total, during which you will receive an MRI scan. You will be compensated $75-80 for your participation, plus the opportunity to earn up to an additional $65 by participating in a second study at the same time. Eligibility Requirements: *Be age 18-30 and a current undergraduate or graduate student at a college/university (School ID required) *Be right-handed *Be a native speaker of English (learned by the age of 5) *Have normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and vision (contact lenses are OK, but if you require glasses to see clearly you are not a candidate for this study.) * Have no history of eye surgery (Lasik OK, correction for strabismus NOT OK) *Have NO METAL IN YOUR BODY (permanent metal retainer and fillings are okay, no braces) *Not have a medical condition that might interfere with breathing (e.g., severe asthma) *Not be CLAUSTROPHOBIC *Have no history of head trauma (no loss of consciousness for more than 15 minutes), clinical psychiatric problems, or learning disorders such as ADD or dyslexia. If interested, please email mri.memory.research@gmail.com ]]>

<![CDATA[Training for Corporate Campaigning – Campaigns/Organizing Internship An internship of Corporate Accountability International Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. Through bold campaigns and a commitment to win, Corporate Accountability International and its members have scored major victories that protect people and save lives. For over 30 years, we’ve forced corporations—like Nestlé, General Electric and Philip Morris/Altria—to stop irresponsible and dangerous actions. You may be the right person for an exciting internship with Corporate Accountability International! Campaigns/Organizing Job Description: This is a skills-building internship program, in which interns will take on significant projects to advance Corporate Accountability International’s mission, including our Think Outside the Bottle Campaign, challenging corporate control of water, our Value [the] Meal campaign, challenging corporate abuse of our food and out Campaign Challenging Big Tobacco. The projects will be coupled with training sessions with a variety of staff members and guest trainers. Sample training topics include action planning, campaign research, media outreach, fundraising, recruitment, direct pressure tactics, and many others. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Works most closely with the National Organizers and Campaign Directors to organize activists at the local, regional, national or international level, • Outreach to targeted constituencies to get people involved in the Think Outside the Bottle Campaign: www.ThinkOutsidetheBottle.org our Value [the] Meal campaign www.ValueTheMeal.org and our Campaign Challenging Big Tobacco www.StopCorporateAbuse.org to develop Corporate Accountability International’s core of activists, • Build network of activists by organizing and participating in campaign actions and organizing events • Timely response to requests for information and management of campaign materials, • Designing and layout of organizing materials for a cross section of campaigns and constituencies, • Provide administrative support to National Organizers on a variety of short term campaign projects; and • Participate in a variety of organizational building activities QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and/or progressive social change • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills • Organizational skills and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines • Good political analysis • Experience in a high-energy campaign or non-profit setting preferable • Commitment to bringing the campaign back to your campus or community • Able to commit to the timeframe of the internship DETAILS: Location: Campaign Headquarters: 10 Milk Street, Suite 610, Boston, MA 02108 Length of Internship: Fall Semester – September 20 through December 17 Hours: Minimum commitment of 8 hours /week with occasional additional hours for events. Days are flexible depending on student schedule and internship manager needs. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship Training: Will receive training from experienced staff TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest, three references, and your résumé addressed to the Internship Director at internships@stopcorporateabuse.org. Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply. Community Organizing and Administration Internship An internship of Corporate Accountability International Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. Through bold campaigns and a commitment to win, Corporate Accountability International and its members have scored major victories that protect people and save lives. For over 30 years, we’ve forced corporations—like Nestlé, General Electric and Philip Morris/Altria—to stop irresponsible and dangerous actions. You may be the right person for an exciting internship with Corporate Accountability International! Community Organizing and Administration Internship Job Description: The Community Organizing and Administration Intern will work with Corporate Accountability’s Field organizing unit to help to build local groups of volunteers, called Action Committees, in key cities across the country. The Intern will play a key role in recruiting and building relationships with key volunteers and tracking and monitoring the progress of our volunteers and organizers. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Works closely with Regional Campaign Organizers to organize volunteers in key US cities to build local groups of volunteers. • Designing and laying out of organizing materials. • Creating and managing systems for recording and tracking volunteer and campaign progress. • Participate in key volunteer and campaign events such as press conferences, volunteer group meetings, and street actions. • Responding to requests for information. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and/or progressive social change • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills • Organizational skills and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines • Experience in a high-energy campaign or non-profit setting preferable • Commitment to bringing the campaign back to your campus or community • Able to commit to the timeframe of the internship DETAILS: Location: Campaign Headquarters: 10 Milk Street, Suite 610, Boston, MA 02108 Length of Internship: Fall Semester – September 20 through December 17 Hours: Minimum commitment of 8 hours /week with occasional additional hours for events. Days are flexible depending on student schedule and internship manager needs. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship Training: Will receive training from experienced staff TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest, three references, and your résumé addressed to the Internship Director at internships@stopcorporateabuse.org. Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply. Development & Membership Internship – Boston, MA – SPRING 2011 An internship of Corporate Accountability International Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. Through bold campaigns and a commitment to win, Corporate Accountability International and its members have scored major victories that protect people and save lives. For over 30 years, we’ve forced corporations—like Nestlé, General Electric and Philip Morris/Altria—to stop irresponsible and dangerous actions. You may be the right person for an exciting internship with Corporate Accountability International! This is a skills-building internship program, in which interns will take on significant projects to advance Corporate Accountability International’s mission, including our Think Outside the Bottle Campaign, challenging corporate control of water, and our Value [the] Meal campaign, challenging corporate abuse of our food. The projects will be coupled with training sessions with a variety of staff members and guest trainers. Sample training topics include action planning, campaign research, media outreach, fundraising, recruitment, direct pressure tactics, and many others. The Development and Membership Outreach Intern Job Description: The Development and Membership Outreach Intern will work with our team of fundraisers and membership outreach staff as they organize and engage our members across the country in support of our campaigns. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Help coordinate and carryout several aspects of an all-staff end of year phone bank, • Help design and coordinate special mailings to specific member groups, • Conduct philanthropy research and generate reports, • Communicate with members and respond to member information requests, • Support administrative systems, including updating member records and organizing member data. • Lead and track efforts to cultivate members and develop their understanding of our campaigns, • Participate in campaign and organizational building activities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and/or progressive social change • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially on the phone • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, professional demeanor and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines • Experience or interest in organizing or fundraising • Able to commit to the timeframe of the internship DETAILS: Location: Campaign Headquarters: 10 Milk Street, Suite 610, Boston, MA 02108 Length of Internship: Spring Semester – January 17 through May 13 Hours: Minimum commitment of 8 hours /week with occasional additional hours for events. Days are flexible depending on student schedule and internship manager needs. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship Training: Receive training from experienced staff on member outreach strategy and tactics. TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest, three references, and your résumé addressed to the Internship Director at internships@stopcorporateabuse.org. Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply. Marketing & Communications Internship – Boston, MA An internship of Corporate Accountability International Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. Through bold campaigns and a commitment to win, Corporate Accountability International and its members have scored major victories that protect people and save lives. For over 30 years, we’ve forced corporations—like Nestlé, General Electric and Philip Morris/Altria—to stop irresponsible and dangerous actions. You may be the right person for an exciting internship with Corporate Accountability International! This is a skills-building internship program, in which interns will take on significant projects to advance Corporate Accountability International’s mission, including our Think Outside the Bottle Campaign, challenging corporate control of water, and our Value [the] Meal campaign, challenging corporate abuse of our food. The projects will be coupled with training sessions with a variety of staff members and guest trainers. Sample training topics include action planning, campaign research, media outreach, fundraising, recruitment, direct pressure tactics, and many others. Marketing and Communications Job Description: Corporate Accountability International is engaged in a social marketing initiative to accomplish three goals: 1. Shift markets away from socially and environmentally destructive products (such as single-serve plastic water bottles) and toward sustainable and ethical alternatives; 2. Build the Corporate Accountability International brand identity to raise the organization’s profile, expand the reach of the organization’s campaigns, and, above all, raise awareness about the issues; 3. Diversify the organization’s revenue stream. The Marketing & Communications Intern (MCI) will work with our Communications unit to develop and implement targeted social enterprise objectives that serve these goals. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • The MCI will research, develop, and implement plans for merchandizing products associated with our campaigns. S/he will do this by: • Spearheading product development efforts, • Managing and improving day to day operations of an online campaign storefront; • Developing and implementing marketing and sales strategies • Participate in campaign and organizational building activities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and/or progressive social change • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially on the phone • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, professional demeanor and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines • Experience in organizing, marketing, or sales • Knowledge of HTML, CRM, and/or e-commerce a plus • Experience in a high-energy campaign or non-profit setting preferable • Able to commit to the timeframe of the internship DETAILS: Location: Campaign Headquarters: 10 Milk Street, Suite 610, Boston, MA 02108 Length of Internship: Fall Semester – September 20 through December 17 Hours: Minimum commitment of 8 hours /week with occasional additional hours for events. Days are flexible depending on student schedule and internship manager needs. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship Training: Will receive training from experienced staff TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest, three references, and your résumé addressed to the Internship Director at internships@stopcorporateabuse.org. Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply. Online Internship – Boston, MA An internship of Corporate Accountability International Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. Through bold campaigns and a commitment to win, Corporate Accountability International and its members have scored major victories that protect people and save lives. For over 30 years, we’ve forced corporations—like Nestlé, General Electric and Philip Morris/Altria—to stop irresponsible and dangerous actions. You may be the right person for an exciting internship with Corporate Accountability International! This is a skills-building internship program, in which interns will take on significant projects to advance Corporate Accountability International’s mission, including our Think Outside the Bottle Campaign, challenging corporate control of water, and our Value [the] Meal campaign, challenging corporate abuse of our food. The projects will be coupled with training sessions with a variety of staff members and guest trainers. Sample training topics include action planning, campaign research, media outreach, fundraising, recruitment, direct pressure tactics, and many others. Online Internship Job Description: The Online Intern will be supporting the Communications Team in updating the websites, sending online communications to members and activists, updating and organizing on social networking sites. The Online Assistant will also be supporting the Communications Team in implementing strategic online plans to raise public awareness for Corporate Accountability International’s campaign work. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Website editing and maintenance, • Updating and organizing on social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and YouTube, • General outreach to targeted websites and blogs, • Internet research, • Database maintenance, • Graphics & film editing, • Overall assistance with administration of the online program; and • Participate in campaign and organizational building activities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and/or progressive social change • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, professional demeanor and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines • Good computer skills and tech-savvy. • Active on social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. • Website editing experience preferred – training will also be given. • Graphics and multimedia editing experience – training will also be given. • Able to work in a team but also with initiative to work on your own. • Experience in a high-energy campaign or non-profit setting preferable • Able to commit to the timeframe of the internship DETAILS: Location: Campaign Headquarters: 10 Milk Street, Suite 610, Boston, MA 02108 Length of Internship: Fall Semester – September 20 through December 17 Hours: Minimum commitment of 8 hours /week with occasional additional hours for events. Days are flexible depending on student schedule and internship manager needs. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship Training: Will receive training from experienced staff TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest, three references, and your résumé addressed to the Internship Director at internships@stopcorporateabuse.org. Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply. Recruitment Internship – Boston, MA Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. Through bold campaigns and a commitment to win, Corporate Accountability International and its members have scored major victories that protect people and save lives. For over 30 years, we’ve forced corporations—like Nestlé, General Electric and Philip Morris/Altria—to stop irresponsible and dangerous actions. You may be the right person for an exciting internship with Corporate Accountability International! This is a skills-building internship program, in which interns will take on significant projects to advance Corporate Accountability International’s mission, including our Think Outside the Bottle Campaign, challenging corporate control of water, and our Value [the] Meal campaign, challenging corporate abuse of our food. The projects will be coupled with training sessions with a variety of staff members and guest trainers. Sample training topics include action planning, campaign research, media outreach, fundraising, recruitment, direct pressure tactics, and many others. Recruitment Internship Job Description: Corporate Accountability International is building our team of staff and we’re seeking a Recruitment Intern to assist in implementing an outreach program to identify and hire top-notch organizers, fundraisers, researchers, and administrators, from entry-level to senior staff positions. The Recruitment Intern will play a key role in the program by ensuring that all new job openings are publicized broadly on websites and list serves to reach the best potential candidates, and by acknowledging, evaluating, and processing all incoming job applications. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • The Recruitment Intern will post, update, and monitor current job announcements on various websites and list serves. • Liaise with support staff of various job websites—asking them questions when necessary and keeping records of where and when positions are posted. • Keep organized, updated, and concise records of all website and listserve job postings. • Under the supervision of the Senior Recruitment Organizer, the Recruitment Intern will organize, evaluate, and process job applications. • Keep organized, updated, and concise records of all job applications. • Correspond directly with applicants. • Participate in campaign and organizational building activities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and/or progressive social change • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, professional demeanor and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines • Experience in a high-energy campaign or non-profit setting preferable • Able to commit to the timeframe of the internship DETAILS: Location: Campaign Headquarters: 10 Milk Street, Suite 610, Boston, MA 02108 Length of Internship: Fall Semester – September 20 through December 17 Hours: Minimum commitment of 10 hours /week with occasional additional hours for events. Days are flexible depending on student schedule and internship manager needs. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship Training: Will receive training from experienced staff TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest, three references, and your résumé addressed to Randall Smith Recruitment Organizer at internships@stopcorporateabuse.org. Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply. Research Internship – Boston, MA and Washington, DC An internship of Corporate Accountability International Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. Through bold campaigns and a commitment to win, Corporate Accountability International and its members have scored major victories that protect people and save lives. For over 30 years, we’ve forced corporations—like Nestlé, General Electric and Philip Morris/Altria—to stop irresponsible and dangerous actions. You may be the right person for an exciting internship with Corporate Accountability International! This is a skills-building internship program, in which interns will take on significant projects to advance Corporate Accountability International’s mission, including our Think Outside the Bottle Campaign, challenging corporate control of water, and our Value [the] Meal campaign, challenging corporate abuse of our food. The projects will be coupled with training sessions with a variety of staff members and guest trainers. Sample training topics include action planning, campaign research, media outreach, fundraising, recruitment, direct pressure tactics, and many others. Research Internship Job Description: The Research Intern will support our organizers and researchers in conducting research and analysis needed to develop and implement our campaigns, particularly our Campaign Challenging Corporate Control of Water, our Campaign Challenging the Corporate Abuse of Our Food and our campaign challenging the World Bank’s promotion of water privatization. Specifically, the Research Intern will: • Further develop the Think Outside the Bottle campaign and our analysis of the bottled water industry’s practices and impacts, including water sourcing, quality testing, packaging materials and energy use, and groundwater extraction; • Monitor and analyze developments in national and international policy regarding the bottled water industry, water and human rights, and funding for water infrastructure; help identify and evaluate key players in these policy arenas. • Assess and analyze information regarding the various vehicles for water privatization, and help analyze World Bank process and projects involving water resources management that promote privatization; • Advance the Value [the] Meal campaign strategies, with a focus on the fast food industry’s impacts on public health, marketing practices, and interference in nutrition and health policy; • Monitor, track and provide analysis on issues relevant to diet-related diseases and the fast food industry, including childhood obesity, local policy initiatives and the marketing of unhealthy foods to children; • Develop corporate research profiles that track industry performance and trends as well as provide detailed information relevant to the operations of our corporate targets; and • Assist with the preparation of written materials for internal and external consumption, which may include corporate profiles, blog postings, communications to our tens of thousands of members, and other campaign materials. By gathering, analyzing, synthesizing and tracking information using a variety of sources and approaches, the Research Intern will help lay the foundation for the next phase of our campaigns. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Compiling and analyzing information for our campaigns. • Assisting with research reports, utilizing library, research and internet skills to gather needed information. • Maintaining information tracking and monitoring systems, and assisting with special research projects. • Outreach to research contacts and targeted constituencies. • Responding to requests for information. • Tracking and monitoring business publications and other sources for relevant developments. • Providing general support to the Research Unit, as well as overall assistance with broader campaign initiatives. • Participate in campaign and organizational building activities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability and/or progressive social change • Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills • Experience in research, organizing, and/or advocacy at a campaign-oriented organization • Experience with spreadsheets and database management • Experience in fact-checking and editing • Good organizational skills and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines. • Able to commit to the timeframe of the internship DETAILS: Location: Campaign Headquarters: Boston, MA and International Policy Headquarters: Washington, DC Length of Internship: Fall Semester – September 20 through December 17 Hours: Minimum commitment of 8 hours /week with occasional additional hours for events. Days are flexible depending on student schedule and internship manager needs. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship Training: Will receive training from experienced staff TO APPLY: Send a letter of interest, three references, and your résumé addressed to the Internship Director at internships@stopcorporateabuse.org. Corporate Accountability International is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization. People of color, women, and GLBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply. ]]>

<![CDATA[Research Volunteers for Nervous System Study Women and Men with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Ages 18 – 50 Non-smoker Not-pregnant and no-contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy use Two 3 day/2 night stays in hospital Compensation up to $1000 and free on-site parking For more information Please Call Adam Benson at 617-632-8359 Division of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Healthy Volunteers for Nervous System Study ($1000) Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center abenson2@bidmc.harvard.edu ]]>

<![CDATA[If you have considered being a living kidney donor, your single kidney donation may be able to save the lives of two or three people by participating through a kidney paired donation program like the New England Program for Kidney Exchange (NEPKE) program of New England Organ Bank, a nonprofit, charitable organization. NEPKE works with kidney donors like you to maximize your life-saving gift by matching you with someone who desperately needs a kidney and has a friend or family member willing to donate but is the wrong blood type. We will then match the friend or family member of the recipient of your kidney to donate to someone else in need of a kidney. In this way, your gift could set off a chain of donations through paired matches that can save many lives. For more information about this type of living kidney donation please reply to NEPKE for more information or go to www.NEPKE.org to visit our website. ]]>

<![CDATA[If you are in need of a kidney transplant and have family members and/or friends who wish to donate but are the wrong blood type or otherwise incompatible, perhaps a paired donation program such as the New England Program for Kidney Exchange (NEPKE) might be able to help you find a kidney. In kidney paired donation your incompatible living donor donates their kidney to the recipient in another incompatible pair. In exchange you would receive a kidney from a donor in that or another incompatible pair. For more information about kidney paired donation, please reply to NEPKE for more information or go to <a href="http://www.nepke.org/" rel="nofollow">www.NEPKE.org</a> to visit our website. NEPKE is a program of New England Organ Bank, a nonprofit, charitable organization. ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you wish you could STOP? You may qualify to participate in a no-cost treatment research study. (877)4MGH-BDD ]]>

<![CDATA[ <table><tr><td> <dl><a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-tanzania.htm" rel="nofollow"> Teaching English to youth in Zanzibar</a></h2> November 28 - December 11, 2010 December 12, 2010 - January 1, 2011 This international volunteer project is organized in Zanzibar under the theme Girl Child Education and Youth empowerment. The volunteers will be involved in teaching English language to the young people in the community, especially those who are coming from disadvantaged families. English language will help them to access further studies or employment in the tourism sector which is growing in Zanzibar, hence empower them to fight poverty. The project is encouraging more young girls to take part since they have been behind due to the cultural and traditional practices. Other activities will include organizing sports and games for children in the local primary schools. This is an activity which will take place after school hours. The sports can be football, volleyballs, netball and other games and sports which kids and other young people can learn. The idea of this activity is to bring together young girls and boys to promote the sense of equality among boys and girls. Volunteers can organize other activities with the aim of promoting these ideas. The volunteers will be also involved in painting school classrooms so as to create a better atmosphere for the children who study in the school. On arrival, the volunteers will receive one day orientation, getting familiar with the culture of the community, understanding various program policies, sharing fears and expectations, team building activities, etc. Cultural exchange: Each country or culture presented in the project will have an opportunity to do a presentation. Volunteers are encouraged to be prepared beforehand to present their countries and cultures. Depending on the interest of the participants, the presentation can be in the form of songs, drama, dance, storytelling, speech, etc. Make it more creative and more fun! Free time activities: Excursions have always been an exciting activity in the project. During the week and on weekends, the volunteers will be involved in a wide range of outdoor pursuits for fun and recreation. Most of the activities will be organized in collaboration with local youth. Possibilities are a day visit to Jozani National Park, beach swimming, spice tour, visiting historical sites including Stone Town, slave market and museums, snorkeling and swimming with dolphins at Kamikazi Beach..</td> <td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-tanzania.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://cadip.org/camps/volunteer-in-kenya-8.jpg"> </table></tr></td>Volunteer in Tanzania. More information and enrollment at: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-tanzania.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-tanzania.htm</a> or give us a call: <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/us.gif"> 617-502-0400 <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/ca.gif"> 604-628-7400 This project is part of <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow">CADIP</a>'s International Volunteer Program: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph43sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph01sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph70sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph23sm.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/gallery/ph59sm.jpg"> </a> ]]>

<![CDATA[United Planet Volunteer IT Coordinator United Planet is looking for a volunteer IT Coordinator, 3-12 hours/week for at least 6 months to join our international team in Boston. Responsibilities: • To maintain internal network (about 20 computers) • To help with computer and IT issues • To work as a team-player with the other United Planet members Benefits: • Gain experience working on an international team. • Work in a friendly and dedicated environment with regular and fun team-building activities. • Help build a global non-governmental organization which will make an increasingly more positive impact in the world for many years to come. Please send us your cover letter and resume (Please note that this is a volunteer position). As featured on CNN, United Planet (UP), an international non-profit organization, strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders. The underlying principle of our programs is the concept of Relational Diplomacy -- recognizing that the relationship between people of diverse backgrounds is the basic building block for uniting the world. ]]>

<![CDATA[Are you Overweight? We are conducting a research study at the Massachusetts General Hospital to determine whether an investigational treatment can decrease body fat and reduce the risk of heart disease. You may be eligible to participate if you: **Are male **Are 18 to 45 years old **Weigh less than 280 lbs. **Are a non-smoker **Don't take weight loss, cholesterol, or blood sugar medication The study includes 9 visits over 12 months and compensation up to $2200. For more information contact: Lindsey Harrington - lmharrington@partners.org or Anu Gerweck NP (617) 724-1837 ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you have gifts to share? Are you interested in making a difference? Do you practice a holistic modality: Aromatherapy, Massage, Reiki, Therapeutic Music, Pet Therapy, Therapeutic Touch? Tapestries by Life Choice is a specialized end-of-life care program for people with dementia and their loved ones. Our program uses the Namaste approach which incorporates holistic care and improves quality of life through gentle, nurturing activities and the loving presence of others. Volunteers play an important role on our interdisciplinary team by honoring the spirit within each person through holistic and complementary modalities. Compassionate individuals may apply for Volunteer opportunities for patients in the Merrimack Valley Communities of Andover, North Andover, Chelmsford, Lowell and Westford. Our next Volunteer Training is Thursday, September 23, 2010, 10 am – 4 pm. Life Choice Hospice provides orientation and ongoing education and development. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please call (781) 487-2201 www.lifechoicehospice.com]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer Training is Thursday, September 23, 2010, 10 am - 4 pm. Want to make a difference? Are you a theraputic musican, reiki therapist, massage therapist ? Do you have gifts to share? Are you bi-lingual? Do you knit or crochet? Are you a Veteran? Compassionate individuals may apply for Direct Service Hospice Volunteer opportunities for patients in skilled nursing centers in Andover, North Andover, Chelmsford, Lowell and Westford for Life Choice Hospice. Undergraduate internships are available. Alternative therapies welcome. Administrative Volunteers needed, too. Please call 781-487-2201 and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator. Please call for an application, interview and tour. We are accredited by the National Institute of Jewish Hospices - this has been incorporated into our volunteer training. www.lifechoicehospice.com ]]>

<![CDATA[Women with regular menstrual cycles wanted for research study at the Reproductive Endocrine Unit. Subjects must be aged 18 to 40 yr and on no medications, including birth control. The study involves a questionnaire and history, a physical exam, ultrasound of the ovaries and blood draws for hormones and genetic testing. Remuneration offered. For more information, please call Kailah at 617-643-2308 or email at khayden-karp@partners.org.]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer at the Boston Local Food Festival – October 2, 2010, Boston Waterfront, Fort Point Channel On Saturday, October 2nd from 11 AM to 5 PM, the first-ever Boston Local Food Festival will take place outdoors along the Boston Waterfront and Fort Point Channel. Themed Healthy Food for All!, it is a zero waste, free festival celebrating the virtues of eating local food produced in the Boston area, Massachusetts, and New England. Besides the opportunity to meet a fun group of people, all volunteers will be fed local food and clothed in a snazzy festival T-shirt. To sign up please visit: <a href="http://bostonlocalfoodfestival.com/participate/volunteer-for-the-festival/" rel="nofollow">http://bostonlocalfoodfestival.com/participate/volunteer-for-the-festival/</a> and indicate that you would like to work as a Zero Waste Coordinator.]]>

<![CDATA[Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers are looking for healthy twin pairs to participate in a new study examining how genes and environmental factors contribute to the immune response to HIV vaccines. This is an important area of research that may eventually help in the development of an effective vaccine against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Your twin pair may be eligible to participate if you meet the following criteria: - HIV negative - 18-50 years in age - In good health All participants receive counseling and testing at no cost. Compensation is also provided. FACT: You cannot get HIV from participating in an HIV vaccine research study. Call and volunteer today @ 617.525.7327, or email vaccines@partners.org. For additional information please visit www.hvtn.org ]]>

<![CDATA[Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers are looking for healthy men and women to participate in HIV Research Studies. You may be eligible to participate in one of the investigational, preventive studies currently being conducted, if you meet the following criteria: - HIV negative adult - 18-50 years in age - In good health All participants receive counseling and testing at no cost. Compensation is also provided. FACT: You cannot get HIV from parcipating in an HIV Vaccine Research Study. Call and volunteer today @ 617.525.7327, or email vaccines@partners.org. For additional information please visit www.hvtn.org ]]>

<![CDATA[Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers are seeking HIV-negative men who have sex with men to participate in a vaccine trial to determine the safety and effectiveness of an investigational HIV vaccine. The fact is, 63% of all HIV/AIDS cases in the U.S. are in gay and bisexual men, and HIV infection rates are on the rise among men who have sex with men. You may be eligible to participate in this study if you meet the following criteria: • HIV negative man • 18-45 years in age • Have had sex with a man in the past 6 months • Are able to come to study visits for at least 1 year All participants receive confidential HIV counseling and testing at no cost. Compensation is also provided. FACT: You cannot get HIV from participating in an HIV Vaccine Research Study. To learn more about the HIV vaccine research studies being conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BWHHIVVaccine. Call 617-525-7327 or email vaccines@partners.org to volunteer today at Brigham and Women’s Hospital]]>

<![CDATA[Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers are seeking HIV-negative male-to-female transgender persons who have sex with men to participate in a vaccine trial to determine the safety and effectiveness of an investigational HIV vaccine. HIV vaccine facts: • In the past 15 years, more than 30,000 volunteers have enrolled in HIV vaccine studies worldwide. • In the past 10 years, we have enrolled hundreds of volunteers at our site in Boston, including participants who are at both low and high risk for HIV exposure. • It is not possible to contract HIV from the study vaccines. • Estimated HIV infection rates among specific transgender populations range from 14% to 69% according to several transgender HIV/AIDS needs assessments and sexual risk behaviors studies.* You may be eligible to participate in this study if you meet the following criteria: • HIV negative male-to-female transgender person • 18-45 years in age • Have had sex with a man in the past 6 months • Are able to come to study visits for at least 1 year All participants receive confidential HIV counseling and testing at no cost. Compensation is also provided. FACT: You cannot get HIV from participating in an HIV Vaccine Research Study. To learn more about the HIV vaccine research studies being conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, please visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BWHHIVVaccine. Call 617-525-7327 or email vaccines@partners.org to volunteer today at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. ]]>

<![CDATA[Are you looking for activities for your child? Researchers at Boston University would be happy to enroll your child in a one-time research study for 1 to 2 hours. Study involves standardized assessments of language and cognition, interactive games with the research assistants, and brief computer activities. Participant must be: -between 4 and 10 years old Participants will be compensated $15 for each hour of the research completed. Free Parking is provided. Visits are scheduled at your convenience. Study takes place at Boston University School of Medicine in the South End of Boston. For more information, please call Emily at 617-414-1313 or email wmsproj@bu.edu.]]>

<![CDATA[This is an online survey on thoughts and feelings about relationships and breakups conducted by University of Toronto social psychologists. We're looking for participants who are currently NOT in a romantic relationship and who have experienced a breakup within the past 8 months. This survey takes less than 30 minutes, and to show our appreciation for your participation, you will be entered into a draw for an Amazon.com gift certificate with a value of $50 CAD. You may follow the link below to participate. Thank you! <a href="http://web.psych.utoronto.ca/gmacdonald/BUStudy2Ad.html" rel="nofollow">http://web.psych.utoronto.ca/gmacdonald/BUStudy2Ad.html</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Does eating after you have gone to sleep feel out of your control? You may have Sleep-Related Eating Disorder, which can disrupt your sleep and health. Brigham and Womenâ€™s Hospital Sleep Health Center in Brighton is conducting a research study on an investigational medication for Sleep-Related Eating Disorder. Qualified participants can receive up to $300 for 10 clinic visits over 4 months. If interested, please call (617) 783-1496 x115 ]]>

<![CDATA[DO YOU SUFFER FROM RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME? Achy. Twitchy. Fidgety. That’s how your legs may feel if you have Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Brigham and Women’s Hospital Sleep Health Center in Brighton is enrolling patients in a research study for people who are currently being treated for RLS. Compensation will be provided for your time. If interested, please call (617) 783-1496 x115 ]]>

<![CDATA[Programs Coordinator (volunteer/intern) AES World Institute is seeking a volunteer to help manage all AES World Institute Programs. You will work directly with Programs Coordinator and Development Manager and the Executive Director to carry out our mission of cultural awareness and community integration. Your work will directly impact the quality of healthcare, legal and social services of peoples within communities and spread cultural awareness among individuals and students of all ages domestically and internationally. This position requires approximately 2-4 hours per week. Responsibilities include: 1. Aiding the Programs Coordination and Development Manager and Executive Director in forming and executing strategies to identify, seek out and support the industries and organizations most in need of our services. 2. Help manage our network of linguists. 3. Provide logistical support for individual programs. The right candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and, above all else, a passion for furthering communication and cultural understanding. This position is ideal for anyone looking to become involved with charitable work and increase his/her project management experience. If you would like to learn more about opportunities with AES Languages, please email us. ]]>

<![CDATA[Type II Diabetes Study You may be eligible to participate in a research study on blood pressure and diabetes. The study involves 2-weeks of your time at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital. You may qualify if you: Currently are diagnosed with Type II diabetes, Are between the ages of 18-64. Receive up to $700 upon completion of the study. Call 617-525-7357 ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you have high blood pressure? You may be eligible to participate in a Genetics and Blood Pressure Research Study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension. The study is investigating why people develop high blood pressure and heart disease. You may qualify for the study if you… • Are between the ages of 18 and 64 • Have high blood pressure • Do not have any other serious medical conditions The study involves a medical evaluation, eating a fixed salt diet for about 2 weeks, and 2 separate overnight stays. Receive up to $700 upon completion of the study. For more information, please call [phone nl healthyhearts@partners.org ]]>

<![CDATA[A research study at Harvard Medical School is looking for female and male volunteers between the ages of 18-35 who have siblings and/or parents with Schizophrenia and/or Schizoaffective disorder? $130 compensation included for your help in this study! Involvement includes: Interview, testing, blood draw and MRI scan *participation may take between 8-9 hours and we will work with your schedule, the visits take place in Boston You may be compensated up to $130 upon completion of the study and a free picture of your brain! Please contact the research coordinator, Gul at email research.volunteers@gmail.com or Phone: 845-381-3514 and ask questions if you need more information! Thank you for your consideration]]>

<![CDATA[How does Vitamin D affect your blood pressure? You may be eligible to participate in a vitamin D and high blood pressure research study. The study involves 1-4 months of your time, which includes 2 overnight stays at Brigham and Women?s Hospital. You may qualify for the study if you? Have high blood pressure Have low vitamin D levels Are between the ages of 18 and 64 Receive up to $600 upon completion of the study. For more information call 617-525-8252 ]]>

<![CDATA[The Reproductive Endocrine Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital seeks healthy women ages 21-40 with regular menstrual cycles and on no medications (including birth control pills or other hormonal contraception) for a study of the role of kisspeptin the reproductive system. Kisspeptin is a naturally occurring hormone in humans. Study participation involves 2 outpatient visits and one 14-hour hospital admission when subjects will receive kisspeptin. Participants will be compensated up to $400. Individuals interested in learning more may contact Valerie Sidhoum at 617-724-8592 or at vsidhoum@partners.org.]]>

<![CDATA[Do You Get ANXIOUS in Social Situations? Do you have trouble... Speaking in front of other people? Writing in public? Eating with other people? The Anxiety Disorders Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital is studying the effectiveness of several medications for the treatment of social phobia. Participants will receive study medication and treatment at no cost. If you are 18 years of age or older and are interested in this study, please call: (617) 726-6944 ]]>

<![CDATA[WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Boston-area caregivers of adolescent migraine sufferers. We are looking for both the caregiver and their 12- to 17-year old adolescent to participate in this study. WHAT IS THE STUDY? The purpose of this study is to find out what should be included in new online pain self-management program for adolescents suffering from migraines and their caregivers. Participants will be asked to perform two tasks: (1) a 90 minute interview at the Inflexxion office; caregivers and adolescents will be interviewed separately. Adolescents will be asked questions about their migraines. Caregivers will be asked about how to support an adolescent with migraines. Both caregivers and adolescents will also be asked to generate a list of statements about features or content to include in the program. (2) At a later time, a member of the research team will ask the caregiver and adolescent to rate and sort statements generated by all participants. This task can be completed either through email or mail. The Inflexxion staff will be available to answer any questions. WHY PARTICIPATE? By taking part in the study, you will be informing the development of a new online pain self-management program for adolescents suffering from migraines. WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS STUDY? Please contact: Stacey Mehringer, Research Coordinator Reply to add or call: 1-800-848-3895, ext. 227 NOTE: Compensation for caregivers will be a $100 check for participating in the interview and another $100 check for the activity of sorting statements. Compensation for adolescents will be a $50 gift card for participating in the phone interview and another $50 gift card for the activity of sorting and rating. The study is funded by a Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development grant to Inflexxion, Inc., an independent research firm. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Liz Donovan. ]]>

<![CDATA[WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Medical professionals with expertise in treating migraine. WHAT IS THE STUDY? The purpose of this study is to find out what should be included in a new online pain self-management program for adolescents suffering from migraines and their caregivers. You will be asked to perform two tasks: (1) you will participate in a 90 minute telephone interview where you will be asked about the clinical issues surrounding adolescent migraine pain. In addition, you will be asked to generate a list of statements about features or content you would like to see in the program. (2) At a later time, a member of the research team will ask you to rate and sort statements generated by all participants. This activity can be completed either through email or mail. WHY PARTICIPATE? By taking part in the study, you will be informing the development of a new online pain self-management program for adolescents suffering from migraines. WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS STUDY? Please contact: Stacey Mehringer, Research Coordinator Reply or call: 1-800-848-3895, ext. 227 NOTE: You will be compensated for your time with a $100 check for participating in the interview and another $100 check for the activity of sorting your statements. The study is funded by a Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development grant to Inflexxion, Inc., an independent research firm. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Liz Donovan. ]]>

<![CDATA[ <table><tr><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> <h2> Celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Hanoi</h2></a> <dl><dd> October 4 - October 16, 2010</dd></dl> Hanoi has been the capital of Vietnam for 1,000 years. On this occasion the local government has planned for the biggest festival in the history to celebrate this event. The main festival will be on October 10, 2010 but many activities will be organized during the year 2010, especially in the first week of October. International volunteers are invited to help the local government in preparing for the festival before and even after the event. The volunteers will help cleaning the site, setting up stages for performances, setting up exchange sessions with discussion with local young people about Hanoi and different capital cities around the world. Study part: History and culture Special requirements: Interest and motivation working with social issues For more info and enrollment, please go to: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm</a> To learn more about the international volunteer workcamps go to: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/workcamp.htm</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) </td><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Vietnam-129.jpg"></a></td><tr><td> Volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Vietnam-14.jpg"> </a>]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer at the Cambridge Carnival – September 12, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA On Sunday, September 12 from 12 PMto 7PM, the 18th Annual Cambridge Carnival International will take place in Kendall Square. Cambridge Carnival is a Caribbean/Mardi Gras Style festival and parade. It is the largest and most diverse festival in Cambridge. The highlight of the festival is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures. Revelers masquerade through the streets of Cambridge in dazzling handmade costumes dancing to the international beat and flavor of Carnival—Cambridge style. The costume parade route spans1.3 miles starts at 12:30pm and begins near the Charles River at River Street and Blackstone Street, passes through Central Square along Massachusetts Avenue, continues up Main Street and ends in Kendall Square near MIT, Cambridge. Entertainment is packed with a chock full of goodness this year for Cambridge Carnival. There will be three music stages with a powerful line up of local bands and DJ’s. The International Stage will feature Zili Mizik, World Music Haitian Roots, Samba Tremeterra, a Samba show from the Brazilian Cultural Center and Kolors Band, a Caribbean Soca band. The Rhythm Stage will feature interactive music and dance performances and include acoustic and folkloric rhythms from around the globe, African dancing, salsa and drumming. The Viewing Stage is where the costumes groups are presented formally in front of a team of judges. Preceding the judging, there will be local DJ’s featured spinning their best Caribbean tunes. Several steel bands from the Greater Boston area, including Tempo will be bringing up the rear of the festival and panning the sweets sounds of Calypso. Besides the opportunity to meet a fun group of people, all volunteers will be fed good food from our vendors and clothed with funky T-shirts. For a volunteer application and to sign up please visit: www.cambridgecarnival.org and sign up under REGISTER. Download the application and email or fax to us. We are also on the lookout for people who can help us with our Green Carnival program to move toward a cleaner Carnival with an event with low environmental inpact. For more information please reply to this post. ]]>

<![CDATA[Ayurveda and Yoga experience in India <table><tr><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/Bangalore4.jpg"> </td><td><h2><dl> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm" rel="nofollow"> Ayurveda and Yoga experience </a></h2> July 5 - July 25, 2010 August 9 - August 29, 2010 November 8 - November 21, 2010 December 6 - December 26, 2010</table></tr></td>Ayurveda is a 5000 years old Indian health care system that is widely practiced even today. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life" and "Veda" means "science". It is a perfect Science of health and longevity. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the body, mind and spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. According to Ayurvedic tradition, health is the balance of elements air, earth, fire, and water, and illness is an excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an individual to take responsibility for their own health and well being. Ayurveda is also known as 'Ashtanga Veda' (the word literally means 'Eight branches of knowledge') as it is divided into eight specialized branches. Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India several thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world, encompassing the entire body, mind and spirit. It is the union between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5,000 years. The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience. The volunteers will be learning the Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda in these three weeks of the project. Every day, there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga and ayurveda classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Yoga will be practiced every day. Apart from this, the volunteers will also help at the herbal garden and the nearby school. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local school in need of simple renovation work. The volunteers will also interact with the children teaching them basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene awareness, environmental protection, etc. For more details visit: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) This project is part of <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow">CADIP</a>'s International Volunteer Program: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm</a>]]>

<![CDATA[<table><tr><td> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm" rel="nofollow"> Â Volunteer program in Nyahera Health Centre </a> Brief history of the project: Volunteers are needed in Nyahera Health Centre, located in the small town Nyahera, not far from Kisumu city in Nyanza Province. Volunteer work: Volunteers' major duties include: â€¢ Attending to patients. â€¢ Responsible for day-to-day coordination with the hospital staff and patients to ensure performance of the hospital operation. â€¢ Counseling of the patients. Note: All these duties will be directed by the hospital senior management. All volunteers are also required to bring a letter of approval from the Ministry of Health or a University in their country. The volunteers will be working from Monday to Saturday. The number of hours will be decided by the hospital management. Special requirements: Doctors, nurses, paramedics, pre-med students and medical students are required for this project. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered. Volunteers need to contribute/initiate ideas and by that would be promoting the growth of the Hospital. This is an opportunity for the volunteers to work at a community/grassroot level in capacity building and training in self-sustainability. Language: English Duration of the project: The program will run for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running throughout the year. Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project. Â </td><td> <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-in-kenya-15.jpg"> </a> </td><tr><td> Age range: 19 and over For more details and enrollment, please visit: <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm</a> For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org</a><blockquote> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/us.gif"> 617-502-0400</blockquote> <blockquote> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/ca.gif"> 604-628-7400 ]]>

<![CDATA[<table><tr><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> <h2> Organic gardening project in support of Agent Orange victims </h2> </a> <dl><dd> December 21, 2009 - January 2, 2010 January 11 - January 23, 2010 January 25 - February 6, 2010 March 22 - April 3, 2010 August 16 - August 28, 2010 November 1 - November 13, 2010 </dd></dl> Vietnam Friendship Village is a treatment/care centre located in the western outskirts of Hanoi Capital, which was opened in 1993 to treat children and veterans who suffer from the effects of Agent Orange (a chemical used by the American army during Vietnam-US War). The children, whose fathers or grandfathers were exposed (causing chromosomal damage) or who were contaminated from their mother’s milk, suffer from a range of difficult conditions. While staying in Vietnam Friendship Village, children and veterans are nourished and are provided with free medical care. The children, who may stay there for several years, receive not only basic education, but also some forms of job training. The Organic Gardening Project was launched in 2004 with the goal of creating islands of a harmonious approach to agriculture within areas of environmental and human devastation - increasing awareness of the consequences of war and, at the same time, demonstrating positive strategies for healing and living. At this moment, the farm is providing about 60% of the village’s consumption of vegetable. It is expected that it will cover all the need and there are products left for sale to raise funds for the village. Volunteers will help with clearing the site, preparing soil, weeding, planting vegetables and fruit trees, cleaning a fish pond and redecorating the flowers in the garden. Additional activities may include planting trees, moving bricks for construction, collecting garbage and playing with the children or exchanging with local volunteers or farmers. In the project from January 25 to February 6, 2010, the volunteers will focus on preparing Tet New Year Festival for the children in the Village. The work then includes redecorating the houses and making of Chung Cake – a traditional cake for this holiday in Vietnam. Special requirements: Interest and motivation working with children in difficult situation. For more info and enrollment, please go to: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm</a> To learn more about the international volunteer workcamps go to: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/workcamp.htm</a> or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada) </td><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/friendship5.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/friendship6.jpg"></a></td><tr><td> Volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Vietnam-40.jpg"></a> ]]>

<![CDATA[ <table><tr><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-indonesia.htm" rel="nofollow"> <h2>Renovating classrooms, teaching English and playing with kids in an orphanage in Semarang </h2></a> June 19 - July 3, 2010 July 17 - July 31, 2010 January 8 - January 22, 2011 May 14 - May 28, 2011 Betlehem orphanage is a Christian orphanage in Semarang. This orphanage is located in the urban area of Semarang and built to accommodate unfortunate children who are orphaned or live on the street. There are 8 full staffs who work for this orphanage, helped by 6 workers. They take care of the kids and teach them many things, like washing clothes, brushing teeth, studying, etc. The orphanage accommodates 40 children from different family backgrounds, from being left on the street to being victims of household violence. All of them are male, because this orphanage is especially for male orphans. The place is equipped with living room, bedroom, hall, field, office, church, etc. The age of the kids is from 5 to 18 years old. Most of them are still in elementary school and some of them stay in Junior High school. We would like to host foreign volunteers because we believe that their interaction with the kids, during formal and informal activities will be of great benefit as our kids have little or no chances to meet and live with people from other cultures. The volunteers will do renovating work by painting some classrooms and making bookshelves for the library and also will be involved in other activities like teaching English and playing with the kids. Besides, the volunteers will also assist local teachers in classes like teaching very basic conversational English, helping teachers in giving training on physical activities of the students like making simple handicrafts, playing, doing simple sports, etc. Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the education activities of the orphanage students related with Indonesian culture and customs in general. Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit Semarang city, Samp Poo Kong Chinese Temple, Lawang Sewu Building and Gedong Songo Hindus Temples. Project language: English Age range: 18 and over</td><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-indonesia.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/camps/volunteer-indonesia1.jpg"> </a> </td><tr><td> More information and enrollment: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-indonesia.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-indonesia.htm</a> or give us a call: <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/us.gif"> 617-502-0400, <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/ca.gif"> 604-628-7400 For volunteer opportunities in other countries please go to: <a href="http://www.cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Indonesia-29.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Indonesia-38.jpg"></a> ]]>

<![CDATA[ <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://cadip.org/camps/volunteer-in-kenya-9.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/camps/volunteer-in-kenya-8.jpg"> <img src="http://cadip.org/camps/volunteer-in-kenya-7.jpg"> <h2>Teaching English, Math and Social sciences to primary school students in Kenya </a> </h2> September 16 - October 7, 2010 Volunteer project: The volunteer project is organized together with Central Primary School since 2007. The school was started in the early 1950’s by the Arab Asian Community and was then named the Arab Asian School. The school offers formal education to primary school students of Kitui area. Central Primary is under the District Education Board and it serves children of all races. Currently the school has 25 classes and the Special Unit for the Blind. We aim to encourage the students to value education, mentor them, and demonstrate the power of voluntary service. The volunteers will have an orientation in the beginning of the project. The group will be involved in supporting the teachers in Central Primary School by teaching English, Maths, Social sciences, Physical education, also tutoring the students, as well as counseling them. Guidance will be given to the volunteers by the teachers. Orientation: All volunteers will first meet in Nairobi for orientation. There will be an orientation meeting on September 16th. From Nairobi the volunteers will travel together to the workcamp site. Departure will be on September17th. Location: Kitui is located in the Eastern part of Kenya, approximately 2 and half hour drive from Nairobi. Public transport is available. Age range: 19 and over For more details and to see other projects in Kenya please visit: <a href="http://cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm</a> For volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org</a> <blockquote> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/us.gif"> 617-502-0400</blockquote> <blockquote> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/ca.gif"> 604-628-7400 ]]>

<![CDATA[ Weatherization Barnraising Saturday, September 11 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. Tot-Lot Daycare and a home on the same lot 65 Chestnut St., Cambridgeport The federal government hasn’t cut carbon yet, so let’s do it ourselves! * Help to weatherize a historic building and community resource * Learn skills you can use on your own home * Make new friends * Share food and celebrate with a live band The work list includes: * Seal skylights and large sliding windows * Improve computer efficiency, water efficiency, and change out light-bulbs * Close up two fireplaces and much more… ]]>

<![CDATA[ <table><tr><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> EDUCATIONAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN A POOR FISHING VILLAGE </a> <dl><dd> October 11 - October 22, 2010 November 8 - November 19, 2010 November 22 - December 3, 2010 December 13 - December 24, 2010 January 3 - January 14, 2011 January 17 - January 28, 2011</dd></dl> This project has been running successfully since 2004. The Youth House School is a small education center for disadvantaged street children and children coming from a poor fishing village, located in the outskirts of Hanoi. The international volunteers will help run the school and will be responsible for keeping the school clean, cooking free lunch for the children, and teaching them basic things about their countries, health, etc. The volunteers will also organize some leisure activities for youth after school. This is a time for cultural exchange and embracing new relationships. The international volunteers will work together with a team of local volunteers, led by a group leader. The volunteers will teach around 15 children every day. Remember, the children are not used to rules and structure in their households, so volunteers must try to implement this by setting an example. The Youth House is also a place where young local people and international volunteers come to explore the cultural diversity, by teaching the children together or organizing leisure activities, such as taking the children to the swimming pool. These activities are combined with projects to help disadvantaged people at the Fisher Village, who are very poor and live in slum-boats on the Red river. This is done by giving them food, medicines, water filters (for clean drinking water), toothpaste, second-hand warm clothes and free showers in winter, etc. The Red River is the biggest river in Vietnam. The delta is located in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The city continues to expand with many people coming from the countryside into the urban area. This however, is an expensive endeavor with the government imposing a tax on people coming from the rural area to prevent a massive influx of people. Some people decide however to come despite this financial situation and thus must live in house boats at the river to escape from having to pay. Since they do not technically live in Hanoi they must pay for school which is usually free until the age of 12. The entire family must work hours that most people would consider inhumane. The children wander the streets begging and collecting rubbish. An entire family barely makes $2 a day. For more info and enrollment, please go to: <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm</a> To learn more about the international volunteer workcamps go to: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow">www.cadip.org/workcamp.htm</a> or give us a call: <blockquote> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/us.gif"> 617-502-0400 </blockquote> <blockquote> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/images/ca.gif"> 604-628-7400 </blockquote> </td><td> <a href="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm" rel="nofollow"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Vietnam-102.jpg"> </a></td><tr><td> Volunteer opportunities in other countries: <a href="http://cadip.org" rel="nofollow"> www.cadip.org <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Vietnam-101.jpg"> <img src="http://www.cadip.org/volunteer/volunteer-Vietnam-103.jpg"> </a>]]>

<![CDATA[UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON HPV RESEARCH GROUP We are looking for female volunteers between the ages of 18 and 24 to participate in a study of HPV infections in women. Volunteers will be asked to collect vaginal samples at home for HPV testing and to complete a questionnaire. No Pap tests or in-person visits. Volunteers will receive the results of their HPV test. This is a unique opportunity for type-specific HPV testing, including individual types of HPV that are not detectable by currently available commercial tests. Volunteers will receive the results of their HPV test and $20 compensation. Volunteers must: *be female *be between the ages of 18 and 24 *be in general good health *have had sex with men *have used the internet to search for romantic partners in the past year (e.g. posted or responded to an ad on an internet dating website or social networking website) Volunteers must NOT: *be pregnant or breastfeeding *have had hysterectomies Please call 206-543-3327 or 1-866-820-7833 (toll free) for more information, or e-mail hhhstudy@u.washington.edu. You may also visit our website: <a href="http://depts.washington.edu/hhhstudy/hpv" rel="nofollow">http://depts.washington.edu/hhhstudy/hpv</a> The confidentiality of email correspondence cannot be guaranteed. ]]>

<![CDATA[Are you a stay-at-home dad? <big>Will your baby be an expert at learning male faces?</big> <big>Does your baby prefer to look at faces like yours?</big> At the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience at Children’s Hospital Boston, we are seeking dads who care for an infant full time. We want to know how your baby looks at male and female faces, and how this behavior is affected by having you as a primary caretaker. Participation involves a one-time visit to our lab, located in the Longwood Medical Area. We offer convenient free parking, $10 to cover transportation costs, and a small gift for your child. If you are interested in learning more about this study or other potential research opportunities, please contact Research Assistant, Sonya Troller-Renfree at: sonya.troller-renfree@childrens.harvard.edu or 857-218-4779. We look forward to hearing from you! ]]>

<![CDATA[How do babies recognize faces? Does musical training improve reading skills? Are ADHD and dyslexia related? To answer questions like these we need the help of families like yours. At the Labs of Cognitive Neuroscience (LCN) at Children’s Hospital Boston, we are working to shed light on such questions by learning more about brain and behavior development in infants, children, and adolescents. In gaining a better understanding of these processes, our goal is to contribute to the healthy growth and development of our children. To help us achieve this goal, we would like to invite you to join our growing registry of families who are interested in participating in research. Your participation could provide us with valuable information on children’s development. Joining the registry does not obligate you to participate in any studies; it just gives us a way to let you know when there is a study in your child’s age range. Most of our studies offer compensation, free child care for siblings, and a small gift for your child. Convenient, free parking is also available by our Longwood Medical Area location (MBTA Green Line “D”). Detailed information about our studies and our registry can be found on our website. If you are interested in joining our registry, please visit our website to sign up online or give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you! Web: www.wherekidshelpkids.org Phone: 857.218.3011 E-mail: brainworks@childrens.harvard.edu]]>

<![CDATA[Help us test a program for children aged 5-10 who have asthma. You and your child will receive $50 each for filling out a survey about asthma. It will take 35-45 minutes. The survey is on the Internet, so you will need a computer with Internet access. You must be able to speak and understand English. To find out if you qualify, and to make an appointment call the Child Asthma Program toll-free: 1-877-366-3119. Research study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Program developed by the Oregon Center for Applied Science, Eugene, OR.]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer Needed (10 hours/week) Downtown Location PetPals Program Associate Commonwealth Corps - 10 hours a week (weekdays) FriendshipWorks is looking for a Commonwealth Corps member for 10 hours a week for our PetPals program. PetPals is a program of FriendshipWorks, a non-profit organization that serves elders and disabled adults through a friendly visiting program, a medical escort program, and a pet visitation program. PetPals, our pet visitation program, recruits, screens and trains volunteers with pets to visit residents in long-term care facilities. The mission of Commonwealth Corps is to engage Massachusetts residents of all ages and backgrounds in direct service to rebuild communities, address unmet community needs, and increase volunteerism. Start Date: October 2010 End Date: September 2011 The responsibilities include: Volunteer Recruitment and Coordination: · Assist with the recruitment of volunteers with pets · Assist in matching volunteers with long-term care facilities and providing follow-up and support to the volunteers · Track volunteer attendance · Assist in coordinating recognition events for volunteers Volunteer Screening and Training: · Assist with screening volunteer-pet teams · Assist with volunteer orientation and training Required Skills and Competencies: · Ability to communicate well by email and telephone · Excellent organizational skills · Computer Literate and administrative experience · Interest in the psycho-social benefits of pets for elders Benefits · A stipend totaling up to $2,500 · A bonus completion of $450 To apply, contact Ellen Kirchheimer at ekirchheimer@fw4elders.org or 617-482-1510 ext 29. Please apply no later than Friday, September 24th.]]>

<![CDATA[on october 2nd we are holding the paul weller mamorial powerlifting contest .. we need volunteres to help set up chairs, set up equipment and to help with the weights. racking and placing of weights ..and spotters. thanks for your help .. the show starts at 10 am at gym warriors peabody ma 01960 buillding 2 please email if you can attend ..and help out .. we will have entry forms also available ]]>

<![CDATA[Did you ever want to have your own classroom? Now, is your chance to inspire the next generation through business instruction.Our learning center is seeking a volunteer with previous experience in business to help assist teach adolescents and young adults about entrepreneurship. The goal is to help students understand the value of money, improve financial literacy skills, and enhance student's understanding of business principals. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community by helping tomorrow's youth. Each volunteer will have the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals. If you are interested in volunteering to help as a business teacher for 1 or 2 hours a week please reply to this ad.]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer Opportunity Details: FriendshipWorks is looking for Commonwealth Corps Members for the 2010-2011 year. Join FriendshipWorks as we work to support elders by offering them friendship and companionship and helping them navigate the healthcare system. We have part-time (20 hours per week) and flex-time (10 hours per week) positions. The mission of the Commonwealth Corps is to engage Massachusetts residents of all ages and backgrounds in direct service to rebuild communities, address unmet community needs, and increase volunteerism. You will be volunteering with La Cadena De Amistad - the bilingual, Jamaica Plain Chapter of FriendshipWorks. Responsibilities: - Provide medical escorts and one-time assistance to elders in Jamaica Plain and surrounding areas - Make visits to nursing home residents - Recruit new volunteers - Daytime availability - Bilingual in Spanish and English - Must be available from October 1, 2010 – August 31, 2011 Benefits: - A monthly stipend totaling up to $5,000 for the part-time members and $2,500 for flex-time members - Training in community outreach work and direct service for assisting elders - A completion bonus of up to $900 for part-time or $450 for flex-time To apply, contact Lois Lord Waller: lwaller@fw4elders.org or (617) 482-1510 by Friday, September 24th. ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation at the 2010 Boston Arthritis Walk! The 2010 Boston Arthritis Walk will be held on Sunday, September 19 at the DCR's Artesani Park in Brighton, along the beautiful Charles River. More than 1,200 walkers will join together to raise funds for arthritis research and programs. Volunteers are needed to help with this fun event! Volunteer help needed includes: set-up, clean-up, walker registration, table staff, kid's activities and more! The event begins at 10:30 and ends at 2:00 PM. Set up starts at 8:00am. All volunteers are able to do the Walk as well! (1 or 3-miles). Food, beverages and Goody Bags are provided for all volunteers. The Walk includes a raffle, sponsor exhibits, DJ & dancing, a kid's tent, food and fun! <a href="http://www.bostonarthritiswalk.org" rel="nofollow">2010 Boston Arthritis Walk Website</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation as a Boston Arthritis Walk Team Captain! It's fun and easy, and you'll be helping to fund a cure for arthritis, our nation's number one cause of disability. Team Captains recruit friends, family and coworkers to join together to raise funds and then walk together at the 2010 Boston Arthritis Walk on Sunday, September 19, 2010. The Walk will be held at the DCR's Artesani Park in Brighton, along the Charles River! Walkers have their choice of a 1 or 3-mile route, or not walking at all! The ability to walk is not a requirement for you to participate in this fun celebration! It's all about supporting the cause-improving the quality of life for people with arthritis. Before and after the Walk we will have food, entertainment, a health fair, kid's activities, a raffle and free massages! Grab some friends and join us! <a href="http://www.bostonarthritiswalk.org" rel="nofollow">2010 Boston Arthritis Walk Website</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[COME PARTICIPATE WITH YOUR CHILDREN IN RESEARCH STUDIES AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY Have fun while helping us learn more about the development of language! Children between 5 and 10 years old. Children with autism spectrum disorders or typically developing children. Come participate in computer games and other activities. Participants and families will receive gift certificates or money for participation. Travel and parking will be covered. Please contact Allison Meyer at: BUautism@gmail.com; on the web: www.bu.edu/autism or call 617-358-5912 ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteer to help us understand how people use the Internet and earn a $5 gift card for Amazon.com! Our research survey will take ~15 minutes and asks about your experiences using the Internet to find information. Your participation is entirely voluntary and you may discontinue the survey at any time. The first 100 participants to submit a complete survey will receive a $5 gift card to Amazon.com. Click below to participate: <a href="http://technotaste.com/internetsurvey/?bos" rel="nofollow">http://technotaste.com/internetsurvey/?bos</a> Thanks, Andy andyb At yahoo-inc . c0m]]>

<![CDATA[Are you feeling stuck in your grief? Has it been more than 6 months since the loss? Do you feel that your life has changed as a result of the loss? The Anxiety Disorders Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital is conducting research studying the effectiveness of therapy in combination with a medication for the treatment of Complicated Grief. Participants will receive study medication and/or therapy at no cost. If you are 18 years of age or older and are interested in this research study, please call: 1-866-44-WORRY ]]>

<![CDATA[Volunteers and recruits needed to help with all phases of security, ushering and running concerts and special events... Help with all phases of security at your choice of major upcoming concerts in the Greater Boston area... Positions for everyone - male and female, big and small, with or without experience... See the show as well as learn what it takes to run concerts and special events... There is also the opportunity to continue with us to do other events throughout the year... From the front of the stage to the back stage area - be helpful and get to see great shows for free... Choose from great shows and events - large and small ... Every type of music (and comedy shows too) from big and small clubs, to huge college shows and major outdoor events...Examples of past shows: The All American Rejects, Jimmy Fallon (comedian), Taking Back Sunday, House of Pain, Boys Like Girls, Drake, MIA, Hempfest/Freedom Rally, Hatebreed, etc... Venues that range from the Hatch Shell and City Hall Plaza to major college arenas to small clubs and everything in between... You get to choose the events you would to see and be a part of... RESPOND TO REPLY ADDRESS FOR UPCOMING SHOW LIST, MORE DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP...]]>

<![CDATA[Do you pull out your hair? Healthy Volunteers Needed for Family Study of Trichotillomania Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit is seeking healthy individuals ages 13-65 and a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) to participate in a clinical research study of Trichotillomania. The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the influence of family factors in the development and maintenance of hair pulling. Participation consists of a one-time visit divided into 2 parts: - An interview - Self-report questionnaires (filled out prior to your visit) You may be eligible to participate in this study if you: - Do not suffer from chronic hair pulling - Are between the ages of 13 and 65 - Have a first-degree relative who would like to participate with you - Have never been diagnosed with mental retardation - Have never been diagnosed with a Psychotic Disorder - Are not currently pregnant Study participation is strictly voluntary and may require 1-3 hours per person. Upon completion of all study tasks, each person will be paid $50 for his/her participation. If you are interested in learning more about this study, and would like to find out if you are eligible, please contact Amanda at (617)-726-7963 or aaallen@partners.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[Do You Suffer from Chronic Pain (Low Back Pain, Injury Related Pain, Fibromyalgia, etc.)? Researchers are enrolling men and women to participate in a non-invasive study that will last approximately one hour. To pre-qualify for this study you must: • be at least 35 years old • have been diagnosed with bodily pain for at least 6 months that interferes with your normal daily activities • be willing to discontinue medication for at least 12 hours if taking medication • not taking any medication for neurological disorders • not be pregnant • be comfortable with having an MRI scan • have an email or mailing address to receive a copy of the consent form • have transportation to and from the facility located in Framingham, MA • be able to release your medical information to the researchers • call 978-674-8048 for a telephone screen and more information Participation is confidential. Eligible participants will receive up to $100 in total compensation ]]>

<![CDATA[Research Study Participants Needed Researchers are enrolling men and women to participate in a non-invasive study that will last approximately one hour. To pre-qualify for this study you must: • be at least 35 years old • not have any lasting bodily pain in the past 30 days that interferes with your normal daily activities • not taking any medication for pain or neurological disorders • not be pregnant • be comfortable having an MRI scan • have an email or mailing address to receive a copy of the consent form • have transportation to and from the facility located in Framingham, MA • call 978-674-8048 for a telephone screen and more information Participation is confidential. Eligible participants will receive up to $50 in total compensation for completing the MRI scan expected to last less than one hour. ]]>

<![CDATA[Are you a college student in the Boston area? If so, we welcome your participation in our research study at the Massachusetts General Hospital, funded by the National Institutes of Health. We are looking at patterns of thinking and feeling in college students, focusing on misuse of prescription stimulants. Participants must: ⇒ Be enrolled in a Boston area college or university. ⇒ Be between the ages of 18-28. ⇒ Not have been treated with prescription stimulant medication for ADHD. This study offers: ⇒ An online survey, clinical interview, cognitive testing, and questionnaires. ⇒ Compensation of up to $100 for study participation. For more information, please contact Andrew at (617) 643-1432 or email at asimon4@partners.org. ]]>

<![CDATA[CONCERT HELP NEEDED (IN & AROUND BOSTON) Volunteers and recruits needed to help with all phases of security, ushering and running concerts and special events... Help with all phases of security at your choice of major concerts in the Greater Boston area... Positions for everyone - male and female, big and small, with or without experience... See the show as well as learn what it takes to run concerts and special events... There is also the opportunity to continue with us to do other events throughout the year... From the front of the stage to the back stage area - be helpful and get to see great shows for free... Choose from great shows and events - large and small ... Every type of music (and comedy shows too) from bih and small clubs, to huge college shows and major outdoor events...Examples of past shows: The All American Rejects, Jimmy Fallon (comedian), Taking Back Sunday, Houise of Pain, Boys Like Girls, Drake, MIA, Hempfest/Freedom Rally, etc... Venues that range from the Hatch Shell and City Hall Plaza to major college arenas to small clubs and everything in between... You get to choose the events you would to see and be a part of... RESPOND TO REPLY ADDRESS FOR FULL SHOW and special event LIST, MORE DETAILS, AND TO SIGN UP... Date where looking for are Sept 5, 11, 18 (This Not SPAM) (All Shows Are Off the MBTA Bus & Subway Lines) (Please Call For more details) (Please Call to sign up today) (You Will Be A Big Help) You can e-mail me back jeff@wizardsecurity.com Or Call 617-884-6112 Name_________________________________________ E-Mail________________________________________ AIM_________________________________________ Cell__________________________________________ Phone________________________________________ ]]>

<![CDATA[If you are a marketing guru and or aspiring marketing guru interested in volunteering 2-5 hours per month then consider us! Fairy DogParents.org a nonprofit 501c3 charity targeting families requiring financial assistance to prevent their dogs from being surrendered. We are growing- fast- and administrative junk is keeping the board members busy. This is where you fit in! Take a look at what we currently have in place from a marketing perspective- and give us some advice and maybe even a 2011 marketing plan! We have a PR person on our team and they can help us bring your ideas to fruition! Visit fairydogparents.org to learn more about our mission.]]>

<![CDATA[Hello Chess Enthusiast, The International Chess Institute (ICI) is seeking volunteers to play chess with children and monitor children within our programs. Each volunteer will be working with one of our chess instructors and will receive the full support of our staff. It is a fun and exciting opportunity to work with children and improve your chess game. All volunteers will receive 1 complimentary chess lesson ($50 value) from a professional chess coach on our staff per week. All you have to do is have fun and play chess with children. The goal of this initiative is to promote children and adults learning chess. If you are interested please reply to this listing. We welcome all inquiries or comments. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kent Leung Scholastic Director, International Chess Institute <a href="http://www.InternationalChessInstitute.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.InternationalChessInstitute.org</a> <a href="http://www.ExcelsiorLearningCenter.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ExcelsiorLearningCenter.com</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Have you experienced a traumatic or life-threatening event? ➢ Do you re-experience the event through flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts? ➢ Do you feel the need to avoid things (places, people, or objects) that remind you of the event? ➢ Have you felt very vigilant or aware of your surroundings since the event? ➢ Do you feel detached from your relationships or from things you used to enjoy? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at McLean Hospital to examine brain chemistry in people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder What’s Involved? ➢ 1 visit to McLean Hospital’s Neuroimaging Center, lasting about 3 hours ➢ Psychiatric assessment and questionnaires ➢ 1.5-hour brain imaging scan Who Can Participate? ➢ Individuals between the ages of 18 and 45 ➢ Must be right-handed ➢ No pacemakers, aneurysm clips, or other metallic objects in the head and body Participants will be paid up to $75 for their time. Please call Melissa at 617-855-2239 or reply to this post for more information. ]]>

<![CDATA[Seeking someone who may wish to occasionally connect with a young senior woman-still driving but who has sometimes has some acute medical needs. AND/OR be on our on-call list for those occasional but brief urgent times. For example, the arthritis was acting up and the pills were at the drug store-she needed someone to reassure her, get her a drink and pick up the pills. There is travel compensation of 25.00 for this visits that typically would be 30 min to about an hour. Mom is in N. Natick Please call 919-522-3412 ]]>

<![CDATA[Check out your options for volunteering in the Community Service Toolbox at a-new-direction.com. <a href="http://AND-share.com/community" rel="nofollow">http://AND-share.com/community</a> ]]>