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For more information about MEDA and services call
1-866-343-MEDA
or
1-617-558-1881
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Open Volunteer Hours
Community Open Volunteer Hours is a program that encourages creativity, connection and volunteerism. Each month MEDA staff host Open Hours and work together with volunteers on projects that support MEDA and inspire recovery.
Community Open Hours take place at MEDA on 92 Pearl Street, Newton, MA. There is free 2 hour parking available on the street. All are welcome.
2013 Open Volunteer Hours:
(Fridays from 9:30 - 11:30AM)
- January 18th
- February 22nd
- March 22nd
- April 19th
- May 17th
- June 21st
- July 19th
- August 23rd
- September 20th
- October 18th
- November 22nd
- November 20th
Support Group Leader
- MEDA is seeking volunteers to co-facilitate weekly, drop-in support groups for individuals with eating disorders.
- Volunteers must be fully recovered from an eating disorder.
- Responsibilities include leading a weekly support group (one evening per week) and attending a monthly supervision meeting.
- We ask for a six month commitment.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about eating disorder treatment.
Interested individuals should contact Lindsay Brady (617-558-1881 ex. 20) or lindsay.brady@medainc.orgHope and Inspiration Speaker
- MEDA is looking for recovered individuals who are interested in sharing their personal story.
- Speakers would be presenting at our once a month Open Forum for Hope and Inspiration, held the first Saturday of every month from 10-11 am.
- Speakers must be fully recovered from an eating disorder.
Interested individuals should contact Lindsay Brady (617-558-1881 ex. 20) or lindsay.brady@medainc.org
Interns
Undergraduate Interns play a significant role at the Multi-service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA, Inc.). We rely on interns to help us accomplish a variety of tasks that allow us to further the mission of the organization. The roles of Undergraduate Interns at MEDA fall into three categories: Events/Communications, Outreach and Programming.
Events/Communications Intern is assigned to work directly with the Communications and Development Coordinator at MEDA. This intern helps MEDA with planning and managing the multitude of events run by the organization throughout the year. Also, integral to MEDA is our social media presence. This intern will gather material to be posted on all of MEDA’s social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Outreach Intern is assigned to work directly with the Clinical Programs Coordinator at MEDA. This intern helps MEDA to spread the message that full recovery is possible by attending health fairs, being a presence in the community at events, and helping with advocacy efforts, including marketing. This intern will work in conjunction with the Events/Communications and Program Intern to assure that MEDA’s work is known in the community. The person in this role will need access to a car if possible and the ability to at times work flexible hours in the week to attend health fairs, etc.
Program Intern is assigned to work directly with the Executive Director. This intern will help with general office work, including mailings, event preparations, and written communications. Other tasks as delegated by the Executive Director will be assigned
All interns will at times be asked to work on projects outside of their exact position scope. For example, Program and Events/Communications Interns might attend health fairs or all Interns will work at an event or offer feedback on communications. We believe in order to give you the best internship experience that having a more focused position and project will allow you to grow both professionally and personally.
MEDA will accept 3 interns, one per category for each semester (Fall/Winter, Winter/Spring and Summer). The following deadlines apply for submitting an application, cover letter and resume:
Fall/Winter Internships Deadline: July 1st – Decision made by August 1st
(Internship runs September-December)
Winter/Spring Internships: November 1st – Decision made by December 1st
(Internship runs January-April)
Summer Internships: April 1st – Decision made by May 1st
(Internship runs May-August)
These opportunities apply to all prospective interns who are not attaining a graduate-level degree at this time. Please note that all of our undergraduate internships are unpaid but do provide several opportunities for valuable training.