The BOLTWOOD project is a service learning organization dedicated to engaging with people of varying abilities and backgrounds. We are a community both on and off campus and welcome all to be a part of our organization!
Good morning Boltwood!
Come to the campus center between 10-4 today to help spread the word for inclusion! Today is Spread the Word: Inclusion Day, a time where we pledge to making ourselves more inclusive and help others to understand the importance! We are all a community so let’s work today to continue increasing positivity and decrease negativity, ableism, and exclusion!
We still have some sites open! Come Join the Boltwood project today and learn about how service learning can really change your life! Email [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] for more information!
Spring 2020 is a great time to join a service learning organization devoted to advocacy, learning, and most importantly: FUN! New year, new you? What better way to start than by coming by our interview night Tuesday 1/28 (you only have to come to one), to learn about this awesome organization that works with the community all around the Western Mass area. Boltwood works with schools, group homes, nursing homes, event centers, and many more places to create community connections with some really great people. Message me with any questions! I'm more than happy to talk about it 🙂
It’s that time of the semester! Make the best decision of your life and join Boltwood! Interviews will be held on Monday 1/27 and Tuesday 1/28 from 7:00-9:00PM in the Campus Center Auditorium. Looking forward to a great night! :)
Thanks again to Life is Good for being our first seminar! Don't forget: 10% of the company's net profits go to helping kids in need. The mission of The Life is Good Kids Foundation is spreading the power of optimism to help kids heal! (: Find out more at: https://content.lifeisgood.com/kidsfoundation/
Last week, Playmaker guide Alicia spoke with students at UMass about how they can bring the Playmaker practice to their lives as students and in their careers. They also shared #SomethingGood with us, helping us get close to 1 million shares!
#umassamherst #lifeisgoodcoplaymakers
Thanks everyone who came to our seminar! We had a great time with #lifeisgood. More pictures are on their way and keep an 👁 out for our next seminar, which will be November 17th. More information coming soon!
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Hello all! We are excited for the new semester! Interviews will begin Tuesday 6-8, September 10 and continue to Wednesday 6-8 , September 11 in Goodell 5th floor lounge and the connecting Bernie Dallas room. You do not need to come both nights for interviews. Formal attire or a resume are not necessary. Just come with your passion for service learning! Although the style will be interviews, we are just looking for enthusiastic students who can commit to a two credit course that includes site visits. If you signed up at the activities fair, keep an eye out for more information. Also, if you want more information, please visit http://www.umass.edu/cesl/programs/boltwood-project or email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Boltwood Project is close to the hearts of many! The UMass students, site participants, community partners, and more gain life long memories and friendships through our organization. The purpose of The Boltwood Project is two-fold: to provide additional opportunities for recreation/social-oriented activities and general skill development for people and children with varying abilities. It is truly an amazing program that has had a huge positive impact on many lives.
Once again, we will be participating in the UMass gives fundraiser! The money we raise will be used to further educate over 150 students during our three-weekend seminars and to buy fun supplies and healthy foods we bring to our sites where we reach over 200 participants of all ages. We would really appreciate any donations to support this program and to allow for it to continue being so amazing and impactful!
Donations will be accepted and appreciated at any time, but on April 30th from 1:00-2:00 pm we will be having a power hour where the group with the most UNIQUE donors within that hour will receive an additional $2,000.
Here is the link to donate! We thank you in advance
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Cannot wait for our second seminar on Sunday! We are excited for our speaker, Jennifer S. Singh. All are welcome to attend, hope to see you there!
Today we will be tabling at the activities fair! Come to Hagis Mall between 3-6 and see what we are all about!
Your life will never be the same 😊
Few things make us happier than fostering friendships and socialization, increasing people's confidence, and promoting an all-inclusive environment for people of all abilities.
Thankfully, we get to do this every week through The Boltwood Project! Every week UMass students go to different sites in Western Massachusetts to build relationships with people of varying abilities and backgrounds. The Boltwood Project is a community service-learning course at Umass Amherst, and it is the oldest registered student organization here. It is also a registered non-profit! The purpose of The Boltwood Project is two-fold: to provide additional opportunities for recreation/social-oriented activities and general skill development for people and children with varying abilities.
Our funds will be used to further educate over 150 students during our three-weekend seminars throughout the semester where we bring accomplished speakers with a unique perspective on disability to Umass and welcome all to attend. The fundraised money will also go directly to the supplies and food we bring to our sites/community partners where we reach over 200 participants of all ages. Some of our sites include Farren Care Center (an assisted living home), Berkshire Hill Music Academy, elementary and middle schools in Holyoke and Amherst, and various group homes in the community. Increased support will provide more resources to better ourselves and the Pioneer Valley community, and we deeply appreciate anything you can give to our non-profit that positively touches the lives of hundreds of people in the community. Here is the link to our UMassGives page to donate,https://umass.scalefunder.com/gday/giving-day/4514/department/7954 you can also find some pictures and more information! If possible to make the absolute most of your donation, donating any time in between 12 pm and 1 pm on Friday will help us win an RSO competition! This is our "power hour" and if we gain the highest number of unique donors during this hour we receive an additional $2,000 dollars! Have a lovely day, and thank you so much for reading this email!
Really pleased with our new Boltwood logo designed by Ariana Sanusi, a very talented Coastal Carolina student and friend of Boltwood! We’re also really happy to feature our new motto on here 😊 Support • Educate • Advocate 💞
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Hey friends!!😊💞 Happy Passover, Happy Easter, Happy Sunday, Happy April! We made an Instagram if you would like to follow that it’s theboltwoodprojectatumass! Have a great week everyone!
Come by and meet the dinosaur!😂😂 aka Nate
Interviews are happening NOW in the campus center auditorium! Come join us, you won't regret it!!!
Hi friends! Here's our flyer to remind you about recruitment night tomorrow and Tuesday! Hope you all had an amazing weekend, and we will see you soon! 😊
Hey everyone!!! Hope you've had a great summer and start to the semester! Come by the campus center and visit our Boltwood table and say hello!😊😊
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This week on the blog: read all about UMass Civic Engagement & Service-Learning's Boltwood Project—both its history and its impact on BHMA students.
Interested in learning about the Boltwood Project? Come by the Newman center on Friday from 4-7PM to learn about our sites! 5 dollars for all you can eat ice cream, cookies, and coffee!
P.S don't forget there will be gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options!
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The Boltwood Project held its first of three spring semester seminars on Sunday, March 5th in Hasbrouck. Over 100 students attended the 4-hour seminar on the theme of “Disability and Independence,” planned and facilitated by Boltwood student leaders. The group viewed the documentary film “Life Animated,” a fascinating documentary on the efforts of a young man with Autism to be independent. The film was the catalyst for small group discussions on the ways Boltwood students could support people with disabilities to achieve independence and happiness.
The Boltwood Project partners with 22 local organizations serving community members with disabilities. It has been part of UMass for over 40 years and is overseen by UMass CESL.
Today is National Spread the Word to End the R-Word Campaign! Join Best Buddies, Autism Speaks, and The Boltwood Project at the Campus Center and pledge yourself to end the use of the derogatory R-word!
Super duper important quick announcement, and it would mean a lot if you could give this a quick read!
TODAY, March 1st, is the official Spread the Word to End the Word Day! Aimed at ending the use of the R-Word, the campaign seeks to raise awareness about how damaging the degrading term can be, as well as collect pledges to end the use of the word.
Having worked with Best Buddies for two short years now, I can honestly say that people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are far and away the most compassionate and caring demographic I have ever met. Nobody deserves to be put down, even more so when many are unable to defend themselves.
As such, Best Buddies UMass Amherst has TEAMED UP with Pi Kappa Phi - UMass, Autism Speaks U University of Massachusetts Amherst, and The Boltwood Project to take over the Campus Center and raise awareness, encouraging people to pledge to end the use of the word!
YOU TOO can pledge online and join the thousands of others who have promised to actively work towards becoming more compassionate and considerate people.
Pledge online here! http://www.r-word.org/r-word-pledge.aspx
And thank you for helping make the world a better place, one word at a time!
For more information on any of the organizations, please visit their pages! They're incredible people doing incredible things.
Join us on campus pulse!
https://umassamherst.collegiatelink.net/organization/boltwoodproject
The BOLTWOOD Project™ is a community outreach program consisting of thirteen groups working primarily with individuals who are mentally or physically challenged, in the greater Amherst, Northampton, Turners Falls, and South Hadley communities.
Our event is still on tonight. Come to the campus center between 6-9 and interview with us!!!! Make the journey through the snow and change your college journey forever!
Interested in getting involved this semester? Come join The BOLTWOOD Project, a 2-credit service-learning course that volunteers with children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in the Amherst area. Information/Interview Nights will be held Monday, January 30th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM and Tuesday, January 31st, 6:00 – 9:00 PM in the Campus Center Auditorium. You must attend one of the two nights to apply to the program. We hope to see you there! For more information, look for our table in the Campus Center Concourse next Monday and Tuesday, or contact Hannah Baalbaki at [email protected] or Jessica Bowe at [email protected]
Also, here is a link to more information online: http://cesl.umass.edu/boltwood
UMass CESL promotes learning for life-long, engaged citizenship, partnering with communities on and off campus to work collectively for a more just society.
Interested in joining the Boltwood Project? Come to the Campus Center Concourse and meet our site supervisors!
Interested in getting involved this semester? Come join The BOLTWOOD Project, a 2-credit service-learning course that volunteers with children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in the Amherst area. Information/Interview Nights will be held Monday, January 30th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM and Tuesday, January 31st, 6:00 – 9:00 PM in the Campus Center Auditorium. You must attend one of the two nights to apply to the program. We hope to see you there! For more information, look for our table in the Campus Center Concourse next Monday and Tuesday, or contact Hannah Baalbaki at [email protected] or Jessica Bowe at [email protected]
Also, here is a link to more information online: http://cesl.umass.edu/boltwood
UMass CESL promotes learning for life-long, engaged citizenship, partnering with communities on and off campus to work collectively for a more just society.
Interested in getting involved this semester? Come join The BOLTWOOD Project, a 2-credit service-learning course that volunteers with children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in the Amherst area.
Information/Interview Night will be held TONIGHT, Thursday 9/15 from 6 to 8 PM in the Campus Center Auditorium. Come tonight where you'll have the opportunity to get more information about our volunteer sites and to interview with some of our site supervisors.
We hope to see you there! For more information, stop by our table in the Campus Center Concourse today or contact Hannah Baalbaki at [email protected] or Jessica Bowe at [email protected]
Also, here is a link to more information online: http://cesl.umass.edu/boltwood
UMass CESL promotes learning for life-long, engaged citizenship, partnering with communities on and off campus to work collectively for a more just society.
Interested in getting involved this semester? Come join The BOLTWOOD Project, a 2-credit service-learning course that volunteers with children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities in the Amherst area. Information/Interview Nights will be held Monday 9/12 from 6 to 8 PM and Thursday 9/15 from 6 to 8 PM in the Campus Center Auditorium. You need only come to one of the nights and there you'll have the opportunity to get more information about our volunteer sites and to interview with some of our site supervisors. We hope to see you there! For more information, look for our table in the Campus Center Concourse next Monday and Tuesday, or contact Hannah Baalbaki at [email protected] or Jessica Bowe at [email protected]
Also, here is a link to more information online: http://cesl.umass.edu/boltwood
Fall 2016 Info & Interview Sessions are this week - Please share! Monday, Sept 12, 6-8 PM & Thursday, Sept. 15 6-8 PM both in the Campus Center Auditorium.
Fall 2016 Info & Interview Sessions are this week - Please share! Monday, Sept 12, 6-8 PM & Thursday, Sept. 15 6-8 PM both in the Campus Center Auditorium.
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Come by and meet the dinosaur!😂😂 aka Nate
Thanks to everyone who came to the recent Boltwood fundraiser in support of Boltwood's work with people who are living with disabilities.
Once again Boltwood did a great job getting people to sign the pledge to End the Word on R-Word Day 2016.
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