Intern at VegWorcester this Summer – Defend Animals, Advocate Vegetarianism
Posted by Drew.
This summer we are trying a new internship program! Want to do it? Or know someone who would? Get in touch ASAP.
What is a VegWorcester internship all about?
8 weeks, 24 hours/week, 3 days/week, June 1-July 31
During your internship, you will have the opportunity to work directly with rescued farmed animals and you will have some time to organize with us at the VegWorcester office. Your day-to-day tasks will depend on your skills and interests. As a part of the application process we’ll discuss what kind of tasks you are excited about and how to leverage those for animals in factory farms. Email now: info@VegWorcester or Call 508-499-8342. It is 8 weeks, part-time, starting very soon. VegWorcester is an all-volunteer group, so this internship is unpaid. You can definitely have another job at the same time.
We are…
…an animal rights group that advocates vegan living. We organize the huge annual Worcester VegFest, distribute thousands of brochures, and hold events and demonstrations that advocate for the interests of animals. We are a small organization with plenty of opportunities for you to make a big impact.
You are…
…motivated, outgoing, positive, excited about protecting animals and advocating for vegetarianism. You’re an activist (or aspiring activist) wanting to build your skillset, contribute to the animal rights movement in Massachusetts, make connections, and expand VegWorcester’s outreach efforts.
You could be involved in…
Depending on your interests and skills, we can have you doing any of these tasks. Everyone gets to spend some time working directly with rescued animals and doing outreach.
- Grassroots outreach: leafleting & tabling
- Hands-on farm work with rescued farm animals
- Fundraising & grant-writing
- Marketing & writing: blogging, writing brochures
- Representing VegWorcester at tables at community events and concerts
- Creative work: design posters, shirts, buttons, merch
- Planning & promoting events
- Community development and non-profit management
- Organizing demonstrations and outreach events
Apply!
Get in touch asap. We’re looking to get this going fast. Email us at info@VegWorcester.com or call 508-499-8342. If you email, please include your phone number. We’ll set up a time to talk on the phone or meet in person.
Bonus Points: Print & hang up our flyer
We need help getting to word out about this internship. We have an internship flyer (pdf) that you can print and post. We would also love if you posted this on your facebook page or email this to people who may be interested.
May 16, 2012
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Forks Over Knives Screening this Weekend – Free, free, free. It’s free
Posted by Drew.
This Saturday, May 19, at 5:30pm at the Senior Center in Shrewsbury, you can catch a free screening of Forks Over Knives being hosted by Community Health Group.
The film focuses on the research of Dr. T. Colin Campbell from Cornell University. This year at the Worcester VegFest 2012 we had Dr. Campbell give a presentation (watch our video of his presentation). The room was packed all the way. There wasn’t even standing room left.
Watch the trailer for Forks Over Knives:
So if you still haven’t seen Forks Over Knives, now is your chance. This Shrewsbury Senior Center is located at 98 Maple Avenue (map).
We will also be announcing another screening in July in downtown Worcester, so keep checking here.
May 15, 2012
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Video of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s Presentation at Worcester VegFest 2012
Posted by Drew.
Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s presentation at Worcester VegFest 2012 was fantastic. It was standing room only and even so it was full. So here is a video of his presentation:
May 13, 2012
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Loving Hut Buffet Fundraiser this Saturday
Posted by Drew.
Every month Loving Hut on Chandler Street has an all-you-can-eat vegan buffet for $10. 10% is auto donated to VegWorcester. Join us tomorrow noon-5pm. RSVP on facebook.
If you want to meet the VegWorcester crew, join us between 12:30 and 1:30. Don’t be shy!
May 11, 2012
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THINK VEGAN: Ten Tips to Get You Started – Video of Jasmin Singer & Mariann Sullivan from Our Hen House
Posted by Drew.
Jasmin Singer & Mariann Sullivan from Our Hen House gave a stellar presentation at the 2012 Worcester VegFest. Check out the video of their presentation, THINK VEGAN: Ten Tips to Get You Started:
Find the video on youtube.
Check back soon for videos of Jasmin Singer’s interview of Kathy Freston, Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s presentation, and Nathan Runkle’s workshop.
Thanks, Mike Benedetti, for capturing and editing this video.
April 26, 2012
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What did you think about WorcesterVegFest? [Survey]
Posted by Drew.
Did you attend the 2012 Worcester VegFest? Tell us what you thought!
Please take our survey. Whether you were looking forward to VegFest all year or you were dragged along by a friend, we want to hear your feedback. Positive or critical, we need it. We are an all-volunteer organization so we love to hear compliments, but critical feedback helps us improve for next year.
Please take this super short survey.
There are 3 quick pages, about 12 questions.
We also have a survey for exhibitors.
April 20, 2012
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Some Worcester VegFest 2012 photos online now. More coming
Posted by Drew.
This year’s Worcester VegFest was a blast! We have some photos online now.
We just posted some photos to our facebook page. You can check them out now. Tag yourself and your friends. More photos coming soon. Big thank you to Worcester Photo Studios for taking the professional shots.
Also, we want your feedback! If you attended the Worcester VegFest this year, please take a few minutes to fill out our feedback survey.
If you have some photos or videos to share, please email us at info@VegWorcester.com
April 19, 2012
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Do you have photos or videos from WorcesterVegFest 2012?
Posted by Drew.
Worcester VegFest 2012 was awesome. It was definitely the biggest one yet. We’ll be posting photos and videos soon. Check our facebook page in the meantime for some quick photos.
We will post an update tomorrow.
In the mean time, do you have photos or videos? Email us at info@VegWorcester.com.
April 16, 2012
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#WorcesterVegFest 2012 is today 11am-5pm. Tweet & check-in (Pls RT)
Posted by Drew.
Worcester VegFest 2012 is finally here!
Check out the speaker schedule and their bio’s on http://WorcesterVegFest.com. Doors open at 11am. They close at 5pm.
Tweets & Tags
We’ll be tweeting all day and updating facebook with pics. Join us! Use the #WorcesterVegFest hash tag on twitter and be sure to check-in to the facebook event when you arrive. We’ll be posting pictures all day long and in the days after the event, so tag yourself and tag your friends.
People to follow
Here are some good people to follow on twitter to get the unfolding news about #WorcesterVegFest:
- @VegWorcester (duh)
- @drewSaysGoVeg
- @TieDyeFiles
- @gopperman
April 15, 2012
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Loving Hut buffet today, VegFest tomorrow
Posted by Drew.
This is a fun weekend. Today Loving Hut is doing their all-you-can-eat vegan buffet fundraiser for VegWorcester. Only $10. Noon-5pm. Want to go but don’t want to sit alone? Join VegWorcester people at the center table. Some group of us will be there from noon-3pm. Don’t be shy!
Oh and have you heard? We’re having a little old VegFest tomorrow. You should stop by.
April 14, 2012
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