Use these resources to connect to engagement activities related to your research topic. Search local non profits or government entities for opportunities to volunteer, learn from experts, sit in on meetings, or interview people who can provide in-depth insight into your issue.
In IB Global Politics IA - IB Examiner Advice Included, Sharma (2022) breaks down potential engagement activities as follows:
Town of Barre : View the Boards and Committees calendar on the main page to find an engagement activity that aligns with your issue. Click Barre Election and Town Meetings for additional ways to get involved, or click on the Government tab to find individuals serving in areas pertaining to your issue.
Town of Oakham : View upcoming events on the town of Oakham's calendar, and click on Boards & Committees to connect with individuals who are doing work related to your research.
Town of Hubbardston : Check out the Meeting and Event calendars on the Hubbardston homepage, or click on Boards and Committees to connect with individuals doing work related to your issue.
Town of Hardwick : View the town of Hardwick's Calendar to participate in an event, or reach out to individuals from the Department, Committees, and Commissions tab to further engage.
Town of New Braintree : Click on new Braintree's town Calendar to mark events coming up pertaining to your issue, or click on Town Boards & Officials A-M, Town Boards & Officials N-Z, or Departments to connect with individuals serving in areas important to you
Barre
The Barre Food Pantry : Serving Barre, Oakham, New Braintree, and Wheelwright, this organization supplies food for people in need. According to their website, they're currently looking for volunteers.
Many Hands Organic Farm : Certified organic farm that welcomes volunteers, internships and hosts educational workshops.
Sunny Meadow Sanctuary : A sanctuary for farm animals that welcomes volunteers.
Oakham
Nipmuk Cultural Preservation : Organization's purpose to to "recover, cultivate and promote Nipmuc culture and history," specifically focusing on environmental stewardship.
Bay State Equine Rescue : Rescues and rehabilitates horses that have experiences neglect. Volunteer opportunities are available.
New Braintree
Camp Putnam : Their mission to to give every child, regardless of financial situation, the opportunity to have a true camp experience. Camp Putnam accepts volunteers.
Hubbardston
Unmistaken Star Farm Sanctuary : A farm sanctuary that provides animal assisted activities and specialty services, including dog and puppy training. Accepts volunteers.
Ron Burton Training Village : Focusing on "spiritual, physical and educational growth" of their young campers, this organization is open to young people regardless of financial situation. Learn how to volunteer here.
Hardwick
East Quabbin Land Trust : Community-based group working to permanently preserve open space. This organization has conserved over 5,000 acres to date. Learn how to volunteer.
City of Worcester Municipal Calendar : Check out the City of Worcester Municipal Calendar to find an event or meeting that relates to your issue.
Massachusetts Legislature : Find a Joint Committee that handles legislation related to your topic. View upcoming hearings & events, some of which are open to the public, taking place in the State Senate and House. View Committees and Commissions, Upcoming Bills, and explore Legislators from around the state.
GreatNonprofits : Search nonprofits located in your local area, narrowing down the organizations by issue.
Cause IQ : View the nonprofit directory of Massachusetts, where you can narrow down the organizations by type and find clear and informative informative information about their operations. Make connections to these organizations by visiting their websites and viewing their contact information.
Youth Engaged 4 Change : Find opportunities to volunteer or get involved with the issues that matter to you. Explore informative articles and resources on your issue, and learn how others are making a difference in these areas.
Civic Engagement / Volunteer Opportunities : Learn how youth are getting involved in civic and volunteer opportunities across the countries. This site also provides some suggestions on ways youth can serve their communities.
Worcester
Environmental Advocacy Group Worcester : Connect with environmental advocacy groups in the Worcester area.
Energy Issues in Worcester : Check out these organizations doing sustainability work in Worcester.