Additional Opportunities

On this page, you can find opportunities to assist organizations (virtual visits, write for a newsletter, web-editing, etc.) or identify new ways to think about community engagement (join a Zoom bookclub or tour a museum!).

Ways You Can Help Non-Profit Organizations:

You can reach out to see if they are in need of your remote/virtual support by offering to:

  • Create marketing, social media content, or other print materials for future use

  • Support the development team by researching grant opportunities

  • Assist in communications with their students/clients/residents

  • Conduct virtual or phone-based educational supports for youth and adults

  • Conduct background research or gathering best practices or other information your partner could find useful

  • Assist in any assessment, evaluation, or feedback processes via phone or web-based services

  • Apply for funding to support Worcester-based community partners through the Marshall Memorial Fund.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Use LinkedIn to tap into the Holy Cross Alumni network.

Find find local and national organizations that might have opportunities for you to help! Search for alumni based on location, organization and industry.

  • Use the alumni search tool within LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/college-of-the-holy-cross/people/

    • When you log-in to LinkedIn, search "College of the Holy Cross" and visit the school page. From there, click "Alumni." You can then search the 30,000+ students and alumni in LinkedIn based on the criteria that interests you.

    • Do you have a specific organization in mind? You can also search for specific companies and organizations. Visit the company page, and click “People.” From there, you can search the employees by school to see if any Holy Cross graduates work there.

  • Connect with the Alumni LinkedIn Group - Students are also invited to connect with alumni by joining the College of the Holy Cross Alumni Group. By joining the group, you receive the benefit of messaging group members without using up any of your “inMail” quota. Join today! www.linkedin.com/groups/40885/

More ways to engage!

Sustainability

Racial Justice

  • Dream Corps - Dream Corps closes prison doors and opens doors of opportunity. We bring people together across racial, social, and partisan lines to create a future with freedom and dignity for all. Volunteer opportunities here.

  • Racial Equity Tools - Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.

  • American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees. Volunteer opportunities here.

Arts, Culture, & Science

PBS Civil Rights Documentaries (currently free-no membership required)