Feed The Needy Program [Every Sunday]
Save the vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic
Shelters for the homeless and the underpriviledged continue to face unprecedented challenges in these testing times.We at Being Volunteer USA are also facing challenges due to restrictions in place which prevent us from volunteering our time to cook food at the shelters.
Thanks to the generosity of our valued donors, we have been successful in continuing to provide delivery of much needed groceries and essential supplies to the Lowell Shelter.
Every small donation can make a big impact especially during this time when many are facing loss of jobs. We ardently seek your donations so that we can continue to serve the needy and the healthcare community.
Please use the donate button at the top right corner of the page and follow the instructions to make your donations.
Every single contribution matters.
Please mail the material to 257 Groton Rd, Westford, MA 01886Our Activity Calendars
Volunteers Job Listing
Shown below are various volunteer jobs and available shifts. We urge you to volunteer your time for the noble cause of helping those in need.
Meet The Team
The team and profiles are shown below, feel free to contact
Samita Apte
FounderChaitali Manvi
TreasurerUpendra Watwe
DirectorSamita Apte
Founder
Samita Apte is Founder and President for Being Volunteer Foundation USA Inc, Focusing on community service, outreach and fundraising through social media. She offers free yoga for Humanity sessions for the Community.
Samita previously worked at CMS Computers LTD, DB Healthcare, and is currently working with Indian Circle for Caring USA Inc., as a Program Coordinator who brings to the table her expertise of Maximizer CRM to develop and implement cloud based CRM solutions for Anywhere Anytime management of various programs of ICC. She is also a Quality Analyst and since 2017 has also been involved with reviewing the design and usability of the website of Being Volunteer USA and DesisAroundRockyHillCT Inc., a Connecticut based non profit involved in Cultural and Scholastic Programs for youth. She is a qualified teacher to train aspiring Yoga Teachers in the Yoga Teachers Training Program - a 200 Hrs long program for Svyasa University. She has been conducting Youth Leadership program, Feed the Needy programs, holiday donation drives for Being Volunteer USA. Her expertise spans CRM, Quality Analyst, Yoga Therapist specialized in Yoga for Diabetes, Meditation Instructor, Marketing & Program Leadership.
Samita earned her master’s degree in computer management from Pune University, India, she is Certified Yoga Practitioner, Therapist Specialized in Yoga for Diabetes from Svyasa University, Bangalore. She has over 10 years of experience as yoga instructor and has conducted several Yoga for Diabetes workshops in the New England Area and Conducts free weekly Yoga and Meditation class as her passion for Community.
Community ActivitiesSamita started community service activities in 2014 with her first 10days workshop for Yoga for Diabetes. Later she has conducted several Yoga for Diabetes workshops in New England area. In June 2017 she joined Indian Circle for Caring USA Inc as program coordinator. In October 2017 she formed her own nonprofit organization Being Volunteer Foundation USA Inc and serves the Needy Local and international community.
Hobbies and InterestsSamita has been teaching once a week free Yoga and Meditation class since 2014. She is also mentoring Youth leadership programs for Being Volunteer USA. She loves music and was finalist for 2018 and Semifinalist for 2021 IAGB Anatakshari Competition. She was also a Finalist for Mrs India New England pagent 2019.
Chaitali Manvi
Treasurer
Chaitali Manvi is Treasurer for Being Volunteer Foundation USA Inc, Focusing on community service, outreach and fundraising through social media.
Chaitali holds her bachelor’s degree in psychology from UMass, Lowell and in final year of master’s degree in social work from Boston University. Works mental health counselor in residential program with women and children to provide support to women and families throughout the stages of their recovery in mental health. Trained in Trauma informed Care to identify clients with complex trauma and trained in CPR/First Aid. Facilitate and co-facilitate cognitive behavioral therapy and life skills groups to manage mental health symptoms. Advocate for individuals and guide them to reach out for resources connected to WIC, child nutrition, head start and early intervention programs.
Community ServiceJoined nonprofit organization Being Volunteer Foundation USA Inc in October 2017, to serve meals and other resources as needed to the population who struggle with homelessness. According, to The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), there are 580, 446 individuals as of 2020 who experience homelessness. Serving meals just solves one challenge in their life yet, a meal can help them move forward to solve their other struggles they face.
Hobbies and InterestsBook club, writing poetry, badminton and hiking with family.
Upendra Watwe
Director
Upendra Watwe is a Director in Being Volunteer USA Inc. He has varied interests from Organizing Community Activities, Coaching children in Swimming and Mallakhamb as well as Wood Carving and Clay Sculptures
Upendra is an IT professional and entrepreneur who has over 20 yrs of experience in Web and Mobile Software development. His knowledge of website architecture, development, hosting & integration with PayPal has been instrumental in the development and successful operation of the website of Being Volunteer Foundation USA and has helped streamline the collection of donations via the website of BVUSA.
EducationUpendra has a Bachelor Degree in Electronics Engineering and a Masters in Marketing Management from University of Pune, India.
Community ServiceUpendra has 10+ years of experience organizing culturally enriching Scholastic and Artistic community activities in Connecticut under the aegis of DesisAroundRockyHillCT, a not for profit organization. Upendra's skill lies in identifying experts in various fields, bringing them together on a common platform and leading programs where the larger community benefits from cohesive efforts of the subject experts. He has also initiated a Mallakhamb Coaching Center in CT in which he is the Founder and Head Coach, he is also helping with an upcoming Mallakhamb Coaching Center in Shrewsbury MA.
Hobbies and InterestsUpendra is an aspiring artist and has organised Clay Sculpture 5 years. He is also a Certified Red Cross Swim Instructor for the past decade. id="collapseVolunteerJobListingFS" He is an avid wood ca rving artist and has clients for his custom carved wood home temples across the USA.