• Human Rights Committee - Volunteer

    Riverside Community Care (Somerville, MA)


    Are you passionate about ensuring every person is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion?

     

    Do you believe in protecting the rights of those who may not be able to advocate for themselves?

     

    Want to make a real difference — even with limited free time?

     

    If so, Riverside’s Human Rights Committee may be the perfect opportunity for you!

     

    Riverside Community Care, a community-based non-profit organization, is a leading provider of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, suicide education, trauma response, and more.

     

    About the Human Rights Committee

     

    The Human Rights Committee (HRC) is a group of dedicated volunteers who ensure that Riverside’s programs consistently uphold the rights and well-being of the individuals we serve.

    Our members come from diverse backgrounds, including:

    + Legal, healthcare, or mental health professionals

    + Persons served by the Department of Mental Health or The Department of Developmental Services

    + Family members of persons served

    + Community members

     

    What Committee Members Do

     

    HRC volunteers help ensure that Riverside’s programs remain respectful, safe, and empowering for all.

    Activities include:

    + Participating in one-hour virtual meetings every six weeks

    + Conducting 30–60 minute visits to program sites to ensure that individuals’ rights are respected and that living environments meet established quality standards.

    + Reviewing and providing guidance on Riverside's human rights policies and practices

    + Providing feedback and recommendations on various Riverside reports to strengthen Riverside’s commitment to person-centered care

    + Using email and Zoom comfortably for communication and virtual meetings

     

    This is an unpaid volunteer role with an estimated commitment of 5–10 hours per month. Reliable transportation is required to travel to and from program locations.

     

    What We Provide

     

    No prior committee experience is required — we’ll provide a thorough orientation and ongoing education to help you understand our mission, standards, and practices.

     

    Join us in making sure every person served at Riverside is empowered, heard, and supported.

    Required SkillsRequired Experience

    Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.