Projects
When making contact about a particular project
please mention that you heard about the opportunity through
the Buddhist Coalition website.
FOCUS
FOCUS is a reentry mentoring program, proactive in its dedication to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety. It is committed to assisting the offenders enrolled in its program to first stabilize their lives on release from jail and then to help them achieve self-sufficiency. The recidivism rate nationwide is over 80%. Mentor programs have proven to significantly reduce the number of offenders who return to incarceration.
This project, which includes an extensive training program, is currently open for volunteers over 25 yrs old. Also, volunteers with professional training in family therapy, prison education, parenting, group dynamics, volunteer management, probation, and youth at risk programs are being recruited to consult with the Advisory Board and serve as resources for the mentors.
www.focusreentry.org
For more information please contact Tania Leontov: focusreentry@gmail.com
Community Table: Meals for Those In Need
Every 4th Fri of the Month -Volunteer to serve meals!
This is an exciting project that serves approx. 60 hungry people every fourth Fri of the month -who are most grateful. We feel this is a true community partnership project because of the many groups involved including: The Buddhist Coalition, The Carriage House/Community Table, St. Johns Episcopal, Community Food Share, The Shambhala Center, and prominent chef's from the local community.
BCBA views the volunteering experience as a rich opportunity for cultivating awareness and spiritual development.
No training necessary, just wear something you wouldn't mind getting a little food on :o)
What to expect: Serving food, cleaning up, setting up chairs-tables, washing dishes, talking with people.
Steve Tombleson from Carriage House will be in the kitchen to show you around.
St. John's Episcopal Church: www.stjohnsboulder.org
1419 Pine St., Boulder, CO. 80302
St. John's is located in downtown Boulder, two blocks north of the Pearl Street Mall, on Pine Street between 14th and 15th. view map
Parking is available on the parking pad in the alley that is accessible from 15th Street. We also have underground parking off of 15th Street.
Enter in the building on the East side of the property (facing Pine St.) which has a round entrance.
To sign up for this ongoing volunteer project,contact:
alia@boulder.shambhala.org or 303-444-0190 ext, 125
Reading to End Racism:
To eliminate racism through interactive personal and literary programs that educate and empower youth.
Contact us for the next training event!
To sign up for this ongoing volunteer project,contact: info@buddhistcoalition.org
www.readingtoendracism.org
YWCA- 2222 14th St # Main
Boulder, CO 80302-4843
I Have a Dream
Help to tutor students
Minimum 2hrs volunteering required per week
Elementary students 9:30 -2:30pm, Mon-Th
Middle School 10-3pm, Mon-Th
High School 1-4pm or 2-5pm
www.ihaveadreamboulder.org
Located directly opposite of North Boulder Rec. Walk into the courtyard/playground, and we will be in the large building on the south side. 3170 Broadway St, Boulder, CO
To sign up for this ongoing volunteer project,contact: info@buddhistcoalition.org
CareConnect
Services to Isolated Elderly
This is an organization in which retired people (over age 50) help older, ill or isolated elderly with compassion visits, transportation to medical appointments and shopping. RSVP is dedicated to making sure that there is some safety net for older people who are alone. The Coalition, in conjunction with other faith communities, provides volunteers in Louisville, Lafayette and Erie, towns which have a high elderly population and very few services. www.careconnectbc.org
For more information about this ongoing volunteer project,contact: info@buddhistcoalition.org
Growing Gardens
www.growinggardens.org
For more information about this ongoing volunteer project,contact: info@buddhistcoalition.org
Nuclear Guardianship Project
Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center
A near-term goal of this project is reversal of the U.S. government plan to turn most of the contaminated site of the former Rocky Flats nuclear bomb plant near Denver into a wildlife refuge open for public recreation.
For More Information and Calendar of Events Happening Now!:
http://www.rockyflatsnuclearguardianship.org/calendar/
www.rockyflatsnuclearguardianship.org
www.joannamacy.net/nuclearguardianship.html
The Buddhist Coalition will be helping to foster this project in an ongoing capacity.
Please contact us to get involved.
Links:
Dharma in the Home
Exploring The Teachings Of The Buddha With Children
http://dharmainthehome.blogspot.com/
