volunteers – Worcester Community Project Center

January 29, 2021August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

Habitat for Humanity: Virtual Fundraising and Engagement Opportunities

Project Overview For our Interactive Qualifying Project, we worked with the Metro West/Greater Worcester branch of the global nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity to develop virtual fundraisers and engaging virtual events to help this branch of Habitat for Humanity be successful during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, many nonprofit organizations experienced financial trouble and…

April 2, 2019August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

Advertising for Advocates: A Project to Bolster Volunteer Recruitment for CASA Worcester County

Project Sponsor: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) is a national, nonprofit organization that recruits and trains volunteer legal advocates that are appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of a child as s/he moves through the court system. There are about 900 CASA agencies nationwide and six in Massachusetts. This project…

November 28, 2018August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

Habitat for Humanity: Cultural Assessment of Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester ReStores

Project Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/ Greater Worcester Numerous organizations, focusing on the amelioration of poverty, have sprung into existence around the world. Habitat for Humanity is a global Christian nonprofit housing organization founded in 1976, Americus, Georgia. The founders, Millard and Linda Fuller, developed the concept of “partnership housing.” They operate in approximately 70…

February 28, 2018August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

The CASA Project: Future CASA Training Program Options

During our Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) we worked in collaboration with The CASA Project to assess options for moving their training program online. Specifically, we focused on providing recommendations of the top e-Learning platforms that would suit their needs and the options for moving the training online. Project Sponsor: The CASA Project The CASA Project is…

February 1, 2018August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

Habitat for Humanity Metro West Greater Worcester Playhouse Analysis and Design

Welcome to the Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester project team website. We worked with Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester affiliate to improve their Operation Playhouse program. We focused on reducing the cost and waste for each playhouse built. Project Sponsor Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit housing organization, was founded in 1976 by Millard and…

October 27, 2017August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

The Elm Park Conservancy

Welcome to our page! For our Interactive Qualifying Project(IQP) we worked with the Park Spirit of Worcester in order to develop a sustainable framework that established a funding mechanism, management team, and volunteer engagement plan through the development of the Elm Park Conservancy. Project Description For our Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP), we worked closely with the Park Spirit…

February 7, 2017August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

Habitat for Humanity (HfH): Increasing Youth Involvement

Welcome to the webpage of the Habitat for Humanity 2017 IQP. For our interactive qualifying project, our team worked in collaboration with the Habitat for Humanity affiliate of the MetroWest/Greater Worcester area under the direction of the local volunteer coordinator – Molly Pietrantonio. Our research was oriented around discovering the interests and motivations of local…

January 12, 2017August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

Wachusett Earthday: Inventory Management

Welcome to our page! During our interactive qualifying project we worked in collaboration with Wachusett Earthday Inc. to provide them with a recommendation to improve their inventory management. Specifically, we developed a plan that depicts how Wachusett Earthday could incorporate a recommended inventory management system into their day-by-day operations. Project Sponsor: Wachusett Earthday Inc. Wachusett…

March 15, 2016August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

Habitat for Humanity (HFH): Management of Volunteers and Build Sites Using Technology

During our interactive qualifying project we worked with Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester to identify information management systems that would more efficiently track volunteer hours and communicate build site timelines. The implementation of technology into HFH’s volunteer and project management will allow them to grow as an organization and provide more affordable housing to residents in…

January 19, 2016August 2, 2021 by Laura Roberts

Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester: Marketing and Recruiting College Student Volunteers

Project Description The Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester ReStore outlet strives to eliminate poverty through housing. The ReStore uses the sales profit from donated items to fund Habitat for Humanity building days, days where houses are built for the community. To raise money for their builds, ReStore offers home improvement accessories, building materials, furniture and…