Volunteers are eligible for a variety of prizes, including up to 250 MyHealth Matters points, and — for anyone volunteering at an activity improving a social determinant of health — one of these snazzy yellow tee shirts!
SHARE members take care of Central Massachusetts every day at work. But we know that that’s not all you do for our community, and we’re excited to see UMass Memorial’s Anchor Mission program recognizing those efforts.
UMass Memorial wants to make sure you know you are eligible for rewards for the volunteer work that you do. They also aim to highlight at least 500 Caregiver volunteers in FY21 who are signed up or have already volunteered during the fiscal year.
Want to know more?
Check out this list of resources and information from UMass Memorial:
Policy, including rewards that are available
Volunteer sign up - caregivers can sign up for their activity interest
Volunteer opportunities for those looking to volunteer in the future, updated monthly
Register activity – Caregivers can register their volunteering activity they are already are doing or have done to take advantage of the rewards available
Volunteering Photos on the Hub!
Would you like help setting up a volunteering opportunity?
UMass Memorial’s Anchor Mission program would be happy to help you or your department set up a volunteering activity! Email us and tell us what we can help set up for you.
Did you know that the volunteering you are currently doing could qualify for a free t-shirt or MyHealth Matters Points? Are you…
· Visiting residents of a nursing home?
· Sorting food at a local food pantry?
· Organizing a food drive?
· Helping community youth with their homework?
· Participating in a home building project?
· Advocating for social justice causes?
· Spending your time at a free care clinic?
Remember to Spread the Word!
We need your help recruiting our army of Anchor Mission volunteers. Help us spread the word and remember to bring up Anchor Mission at your next huddle!
Help us reach our goal of 500 new Anchor Mission volunteers by September 30.
New volunteers can learn more and register here.
Interested in signing up for a volunteering event? Here are a few options . . .
Worcester Free Care Collaborative - Provides free care to uninsured and under-insured patients, many of whom are recent immigrants to central Massachusetts. They also provide case management and work to connect patients to long -term health care options. They currently need interpreters for Portuguese and Spanish. They offer free clinics each weekday evening in Worcester. See their website for more information. The Collaborative particularly needs help at St. Anne’s in Shrewsbury on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm and at St. Peter’s in Worcester on Thursday evenings at 6 pm. The clinic at St. Peter’s could also use physician, nurse, medical assistant and non-medical volunteers. The level of commitment can range from once a week to once a month.
If you are interested in volunteering sign up here and choose "Health & Medicine" as the volunteer activity.
Habitat for Humanity - ReStore – Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores sell donated new and gently used home furnishings and building materials, and are open to the public. The proceeds from all items sold at the ReStore go to funding Habitat's mission to build homes, community, and hope while keeping over 600 tons of usable materials out of local landfills. Volunteer tasks at the ReStore consist of donations processing, customer service and sales floor merchandising. From cleaning, testing, and pricing donations, to helping happy customers out to their cars with their purchases, volunteers help do it all! The Worcester ReStore is located at 640 Lincoln Street and is open Tuesday through Saturday. Learn more.
Regional Environmental Council, Worcester - The Regional Environmental Council is currently hosting weekly community volunteer hours at their Main South farm. Learn how to plant and harvest in our UMass Community Concept Garden here! See their volunteer page and the sign up form for more information.