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FOR INDIVIDUALS:

Intern/Volunteer
We are always seeking energetic, committed individuals to assist with MONB’s programmatic and administrative tasks. While working with us, you will gain experience with issues facing Boston’s immigrant and refugee communities.  You will also work with and learn about city government and numerous community-based organizations.

Download the Intern/Volunteer Description form. Please contact Mayra Canetti with any questions and to apply.

Volunteer Interpreter Pool
If you speak another language in addition to English fluently, participate in the city’s Volunteer Interpreter Pool  to provide interpretation over the phone for constituents on an as-needed basis when you are available. Contact Armando Silva to add your contact information to our list.

Serve on Planning Committee of We Are Boston Gala
The success of the annual We Are Boston gala greatly depends on the commitment of its volunteers. You can help to make the 2012 We Are Boston Gala another stunning success and advance our common goal of moving all of Boston towards embracing diversity, immigrant heritage and recognizing immigrant contributions. Time commitment is no more than 3-4 meetings a year, 1-2 hours a month.

We ask that Gala Planning Committee members:

• Pledge to buy or sell at least one table (10 seats @ $100/seat)
• Participate on one or more of the various planning sub-committees

• Sponsorship Committee:  Identify and recruit corporate and table sponsors.
• Awards Committee: Review award materials and develop and execute plans to recruit nominations for the corporate, community and youth awards.
• Media Committee: Develop media sponsorship and story opportunities to highlight Gala in various media.
• Program Committee: Develop the Gala’s program including identifying and recruiting performers.

If interested, e-mail Director Rev. Tan and indicate which committee(s) interests you.

FOR BUSINESSES, GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS:

Become a sponsor of We Are Boston Gala
Join other corporate leaders in demonstrating your commitment to promoting diversity in the City of Boston and beyond. Our annual We Are Boston Gala and the MONB programs it benefits would not be possible without the support of our generous funders. Be recognized as a champion of diversity and become a sponsor of We Are Boston Gala. Read more about sponsorship opportunities.

New Bostonian’s Guide to Boston
Reach the diverse communities of Boston by becoming a sponsor to translate and print this colorful and indispensable guide for new residents in one of city’s six most spoken foreign languages – Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese and Portuguese.  E-mail Director Rev. Tan if you are interested.

Add your organization to the Community Resource Directory
Does your organization serve immigrants and/or refugees? If so, you should submit your information to our online Community Resource Directory, an interactive tool which allows service providers and individuals to search for community resources for New Bostonians. Please take a few moments to help expand this crucial network!

Participate in New Bostonians Community Day
Reach over 1000 members of the immigrant community! We cordially invite Boston-area organizations to come and share information about their programs and services at resource booths set up throughout City Hall. Your involvement will energize and add value to this special event! Learn more aboutt the day's festivities. Please contact Armando Silva for more information.

Become a Community Partner
If your organization is interested in collaborating with us, please contact Agnes Chang, Resource Development Manager.