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Outreach Teams

Outreach Teams | SPRING 2012

Outreach Teams (OT) are student led volunteer teams serving in communities surrounding Gordon College, including Boston and the entire North Shore area. To inquire about any of these Outreach Teams or to start a new one, please contact the team leaders directly or in the Office of Community Engagement, Lane 301.

Art Haven –
Art Haven in Gloucester seeks to address the need for artistic development in children of the Cape Ann community. They have created a studio where kids are encouraged to discover their creative ability through a variety of art mediums, in hopes to build character and self- confidence. Gordon students assist with a drop-in Family Studio time on Friday afternoons leaving Gordon at 3pm and returning at 6pm as well as occasional weekend events.

Briarcliff Adult Day Program—
Briarcliff Lodge provides day programs for elders, and for those who have Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. Gordon students socialize with elders and serve during Braircliff’s popular activities, which include musical programs, parties, arts and crafts, bingo, Wii, and special trips. The team will leave campus on Friday’s at 10:20am and return at 12:30pm. Chapel credit is provided.

Curwin High –
Interested in education or social work? Be a part of something new! Curwin High is a new program for high school girls from Curwin Circle in Lynn, MA. Curwin High meets on Monday nights from 6:00-9:00 P.M. We drive into Lynn and help teach study skills and future planning skills to high school girls. We also help build community amongst the girls in the neighborhood. We would love new people, ideas, and energy!

The Food Project—
The Food Project aims to grow a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build a sustainable food system. They produce healthy food for residents of the city and suburbs and provide youth leadership opportunities. Gordon students participate with Food Project staff and youth to plant, harvest and sell healthy food from various North Shore gardens. Likely Mon and/or Fri mornings.

Fellows Farm— and
Fellows Farm and CSA is a small mixed vegetable farm in Ipswich managed by two Gordon alumnae that grows 100+ varieties in a sustainable way. They do not use synthetic pesticides or chemicals. They believe that agriculture and business can be conducted in a way that enriches and educates communities. Gordon students assist with planting, harvesting and other farm projects on Wednesday's mid-morning (chapel credit provided, GennyLou King) and Friday afternoons (Jessica Hunkler).

Girls Inc -
Girls Inc is a nationally-recognized after-school program for girls with a site in Lynn. Come and be a college access mentor, a tutor, or simply hang out! Weekday afternoons or evenings. Contact Gordon grad, Briana Iacovetta for more info.

Homeless Ministry— and
Homeless Ministry is focused on building relationships with people living on the streets of Boston by means of fellowship. Students spend Saturday mornings hanging out on the Boston Commons sharing food and conversation with dozens of homeless adults. Meet in Gillies at 9:30 to enjoy breakfast and then go in!

KIPP Charter School—
The KIPP School in Lynn offers an evening class for the parents of children at the school who have recently moved to the US from other countries and are learning English. Gordon students serve as teacher’s assistants in the class on Thursday evenings while building relationships with the adult learners. Ability to speak a second language is not required to serve on this team.

Living Fields Church —
Living Fields Church meets on Sunday mornings and ministers to members of the Cambodian community in Lynn, many of whom are still recovering from the trauma of the terrible genocide in their country. This ministry opportunity involves picking up Cambodian children from their homes and coordinating activities with them before church and then participating in the worship service. Gordon students interested in working with the Cambodian community both adults and children are invited to join.

Open Door Food Pantry - open position
The mission of The Open Door is to alleviate the impact of hunger in our community. They use practical strategies to connect people to good food, to advocate on behalf of those in need, and to engage others in the work of building food security. Gordon students can help with preparing, serving, eating and cleaning up dinners any night of the week, and helping stock and distribute food through the pantry during the weekdays.

Salem Cyberspace—open position
Salem CyberSpace expands the educational and career opportunities for low-income youth and adults, thereby providing the foundation for achievement and self-sufficiency. Gordon students serve in the afterschool program with teenagers helping with homework and recreational activities on Monday through Thursday afternoons.

Salvation Army Salem— and
The Salvation Army Church in Salem is focused on reaching their community with the love of God through a children’s afterschool program that includes games, singing, crafts, and bible lessons on Thursday’s from 4-6pm.

REACH Drama— and
REACH Drama Ministry team members cultivate close personal friendships with one another and then develop skits based on their personal experiences to share with local youth. Skit material deals with real life problems such as peer pressure, abstinence, popularity, divorce, and depression. The team meets Wednesdays on campus from 7-9pm and has various shows throughout the year in the community that will generally be on the weekends.

Windrush Farm— and
Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation is a non-profit, working horse farm that has been successfully helping children and adults with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities since 1964. The Farm is located on 35 acres of woods and fields in North Andover and Boxford, Massachusetts. Gordon students assist with riding lessons; days and times TBA starting in March 5. Contact Aashley or Mollie for more info.