TeenLife 2011 Guide to Community Service

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Why all teens should volunteer

More than 200 non-profit opportunities

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COMMUNITYSERVICEIN GREATER BOSTON

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ost middle and high schools require teens to complete up to 40

hours or more of community service as a prerequisite to graduating. At TeenLife we can see why. The benefits of helping others and working

with a worthy cause you believe in can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your lifetime.

From building homes to helping distressed animals, volunteering helps you grow socially. Develop a heart for giving. Discover the wider world around you. Foster relationships. And even build your resume.

Not to mention, there are hundreds of non- profits, right in your backyard, who need your help!

That’s why TeenLife put together this 56-page 2011 Guide to Community Service, which lists more than 200 non-profits by category in the Greater Boston area. Each profile provides a mission statement, contact information, and website address. See, we’ve done all of the research for you.

Now you can simply read this guide cover to cover. Highlight organizations that interest you. And prepare yourself for engaging service work.

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MAKING THE MOST OF A TEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTAn expert provides guidance on how to get the most value from a volunteer experience.

By Kit Beaudouin

NON-PROFIT LISTINGS 6 Advocacy for a Cause

9 Aging With Dignity

11 Animal Rights & Rescue

11 Community Resources

15 Cultural Organizations

19 Health & Well-Being

22 Homelessness & Hunger

24 International Relief

25 Other Non-Profit

26 People with Disabilities

29 Preserving the Environment

32 Promoting Volunteerism

35 Youth

STUDENT VOICERachel Sheehan shares how community service work has become her passion.

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPSRewards for civic-minded students.

THANK YOUSRecognition of Sponsors & Contributors to the 2011 TeenLife Community Service Fair.

INDEX 51 Non-Profits—Alphabetical

53 Non-Profits—By Location

56 Awards & Scholarships

56 Sponsors & Contributors

56 Advertisers

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It’s no wonder, then, that most schools today are requiring students to complete up to 40 hours of community service as part of their curriculum and a “must do” before graduation.

Kit Beaudouin, Director of Community Engagement, Hiatt Center for Social Justice Education, at the Beaver Country Day School, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts offers the following guidelines to help teens find the perfect volunteer opportunity and get the most out of their community service experience.

I would challenge you to keep several thoughts in mind as you research organizations to give your time, talents, and energy to. Not only should you make a difference in the lives of others, but you should also gain an understanding about yourself, and the endless possibilities you have to enact posi-tive change in the world.

1. Choose a placement that makes you nervous.Try something new. Have you ever interacted with persons

with disabilities? Have you ever had a real conversation with a person who is homeless? Do you know what you have in common with elders? Can you communicate with them?

Service is your chance to take on a challenge that might be short term, or if you love it, long term. You may discover aspects of yourself and strengths that you did not realize you have.

2. Inquire about the training.

Placements vary tremendously in their quality of training. Some places require a comprehensive program before you interact with anyone or anything. Other places basically have you interacting with clients from the get-go. To be as helpful as possible, know what to expect before you jump on board. Read the website and create a detailed list of questions to engage the staff. Be upfront with experience or lack of it.

3. Recognize that you can do service through an organization, or individually, to address a need you see in your community.

A benefit of volunteering with an established organization is that you will meet other like-minded volunteers, and you will have quality staff as mentors. However, there are also tremendous benefits to individually filling a need that you see. Shoveling driveways for your elderly neighbors, bringing meals to a family in crisis, babysitting for neighborhood children whose parents may be experiencing health problems, all fill an immediate need that you can address.

Also seek out the smaller, less-resourced organizations. People flock to volunteer at the well-known prestigious hospi-tals and non-profits. But if you keep your eyes open, you can learn about the smaller organizations where your commitment will be really felt and appreciated.

Making the Most of a Teen Community Service Projectby Kit BeaudouinDirector of Community Engagement, Beaver Country Day School

Agood volunteer experience can lead to increased self-esteem, the acquisition of valuable new skills, and a lifetime of memories. Simply put, it provides an opportunity for personal reflection and growth—while doing good things!

KIT BEAUDOUIN

Director of Community Engagement at Beaver Country Day School.

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AND, HERE ARE SOME OTHER THOUGHTS TO KEEP IN MIND: Service is about relationships.

Service is all about relationship building: mutual learning and understanding. It should not be a “me doing for you” model. Yes, you might physically be doing some-thing that helps another, but you should also be learning and questioning during the process to develop as a socially engaged citizen.

We all bring our unique experiences, backgrounds, privileges, strengths and views to the table, and being with someone whose life experiences are different than yours presents an amazing opportunity. Understanding other peoples’ life realities gives you a better understanding of your own identity in your community and the world at large.

You might come to realize a sense of common humanity; that we all want to be needed and loved, and have purpose in our lives. What that means for you is different than what it means for me, but approaching all new relationships with this mindset should help you see the assets that we all bring to the table. Strong listening skills, self-awareness and an ability to understand multiple perspectives are required to achieve this understanding. If you can do this, you have gained skills that will help you in all personal and professional aspects of your life.

Service helps challenge our concepts of the world and informs our mobilization as agents of social change.

Service is about discoveries, and the broader framing of issues brought up by doing service. You want to be thinking about the service you are doing in the context of the big concepts and systems that affect the issue you are addressing… factors such as economics, politics, and cultural norms. For example, if you are working in a homeless program, there is great satisfaction in providing warmth, food, friendship and shelter to those who live on the streets. But be sure to look around and question why we have homelessness at all in the wealthiest country in the world. What are the economic and social systems and policies that exist that let this happen? What measures or structures can one enact to affect homelessness, along with providing meals, shelter, and a sense of dignity? Ask questions of the staff at your sites, and continue to think of ways we can change these inequities. Many times it is the youth of a country that do not accept these inequities as the norm, and push our policy makers to enact changes.

The service you do should evoke reflection—it should make you think about the whys, and inspire you to analyze the systems that allow these inequities to exist.

What social and community issues that you see in the news really speak to you? What inequities in our society make you angry? Observe, question, educate yourself, talk to experts, and be creative in your ideas for change.

Once you are engaged at a placement, think about who you are and what you bring to that placement. This is not only your talents and skills, but also your life experience. What preconceptions do you have about the group that you will work with? Where did those preconceptions come from, and how can you reflect upon them to be sure that you are open to a real connection?

Go with the pace of the project on which you are working. We all prefer to be busy, often feeling like that is most productive. But there are times when a building site might be waiting for supplies, a homeless shelter might have few clients, a hospital might have a low patient census, and that becomes a moment in which you can engage the staff and ask the bigger questions.

Keep working the big questions.

Think about and articulate the skills you have gained. Anyone can do service, and this fulfills a great need. But what you walk away with as a person in terms of your sense of empathy, understanding, ability to question, anger, outrage, systemic views; that is what goes with you to future service, academics, and everyday interactions.

Keep informed.

Read the news, watch which local and national poli-cies are being discussed, talk, and disagree with friends and family, listen, voice your concerns, contact your congressperson when you see an issue you care about, start a group at your school to address social inequities, or ask your teachers to address current topics in class. The passion and commitment you develop for making our world a better, fairer place can be informed by the service you do. Take this passion and run with it.

Kit Beaudouin is the Director of Community Engagement at the Hiatt Center for Social Justice Education at Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA. Established in 2005 by a gift from the family of Anne Hiatt '47, the Hiatt Center for Social Justice Education coordinates Beaver's community engagement and educational leadership programs in keeping with its mission "to inspire students to act effectively within a genuinely diverse cultural and social framework."


Advocacy for a CauseAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYEliminating cancer by preventing it, saving lives, and diminishing suffering. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Tara SheaPhone: 781-314-2653Email: [email protected]: 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701Website: www.cancer.org

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATIONOur mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Elaine ColwellPhone: 617-482-4580 x3476Email: [email protected]: 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210Website: www.diabetes.org

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTEROur mission is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sarah HigginsPhone: 617-219-8220Email: [email protected]: 29 Crafts Street, Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458Website: www.arthritis.org

ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, NEW ENGLAND CHAPTERDedicated to the control and cure of asthma and allergies, including food allergies. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Elaine Erenrich RosenburgPhone: 781-444-7778Email: [email protected]: 109 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494Website: www.asthmaandallergies.org

One of TeenLife's greatest resources is our extensive network of non-profits that engage teen volunteers. Through our extensive research, we have found that there are literally hundreds of interesting volunteer opportunities for students in Greater Boston.

The more than 200 non-profits listed in this Guide offer a wide variety of experiential community service opportunities—everything from mentoring a child to assisting in a nursing home. From working on environmental projects to helping out in an animal shelter. No matter where you choose to volunteer your time and your energy, you can be assured that any community service experience will help you find out who you are and what you believe in.

Non-Profit Organizations in Greater Boston

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THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY, MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTERWorking to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Rebecca LongworthPhone: 508-810-1318Email: [email protected]: 9 Erie Drive, Suite 100, Natick, MA 01760Website: www.lls.org/ma

MELANOMA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONThe Melanoma Education Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to saving lives from melanoma, a common skin cancer that is often deadly unless detected early before any symptoms appear. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Steve FinePhone: 978-535-3080Email: [email protected]: 7 Jones Road, Peabody, MA 01960Website: www.skincheck.org

AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCERWalking to raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Emily RansomPhone: 617-722-4140 x18Email: [email protected]: 33 Broad Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02109Website: www.avonwalk.org

BOSTON BIKESCreated three years ago as a part of Mayor Menino’s vision for a vibrant and healthy city. We seek to make Boston a world-class bicycling city by creating safe and inviting conditions for all residents and visitors. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Nicole FreedmanPhone: 617-918-4456Email: [email protected]: One City Square Hall, Suite 932, Boston, MA 02201Website: www.bostonbikes.org

BOSTON MARATHON JIMMY FUND WALKSince 1989, participants have raised more than $60 million to support cancer research. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Danielle GrossmanPhone: 617-632-5029Email: [email protected]: 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445 Website: www.jimmyfundwalk.org

BOSTON MOBILIZATIONA community organization that engages young people using social issues as a point of reference. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Christopher MessingerPhone: 617-492-5599Email: [email protected]: 30 Bow Street, Cambridge, MA 02130Website: www.bostonmobilization.org

COMMUNITY DIALOGUESPromoting interracial acceptance and understanding in Boston. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kathryn HendersonPhone: 617-585-5423Email: [email protected]: 88 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119Website: www.ywcaboston.org/dialogues

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MELANOMA FOUNDATION OF NEW ENGLANDThe Melanoma Foundation of New England is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about sun-safe behavior, the importance of prevention and early detection and providing patient advocacy and support to those struggling with the disease. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Amy MasonPhone: 978-371-5613Email: [email protected]: 111 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Community Agencies Building, Concord, MA 01742 Website: www.mfne.org

MINGAEnding the child sex trade through youth empowerment and education. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Christine StevraliaPhone: 617-895-0245Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 610004, Newton, MA 02461Website: www.mingagroup.org

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CENTRAL NEW ENGLANDJoin the movement to create a world free of MS. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Brenda BarbourPhone: 781-890-4990Email: [email protected]: 101A First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451Website: www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/MAM/index.aspx

OVATIONS FOR THE CUREDedicated to the relentless pursuit of a cure for ovarian cancer. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Susan PattersonPhone: 508-655-5412Email: [email protected]: 251 West Central Street, Suite 32, Natick, MA 01760Website: www.ovationsforthecure.org

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PAN-MASSACHUSETTS CHALLENGERaising money for cancer research and treatment through an annual bike-a-thon and programs for kids. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sarah MercurioPhone: 781-449-5300Email: [email protected]: 77 Fourth Avenue, Needham, MA 02494Website: www.pmc.org

PAR FORE THE CURE/THE GOLF BALLHonoring those who have succumbed to brain tumors, and offering hope to those still affected. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Michael Strong, DirectorPhone: 781-639-7010Email: [email protected]: 22 Maverick Street, Marblehead, MA 01945Website: www.par4cure.com

PROJECT BREAD—THE WALK FOR HUNGERProject Bread’s mission is to alleviate, prevent, and ultimately end hunger in Massachusetts. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Naomi RevillePhone: 617-239-2546Email: [email protected]: 145 Border Street East, East Boston, MA 02128Website: www.projectbread.org

SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE—MASSACHUSETTSEradicating breast cancer by advancing research, screening, care and education. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Niki AlpersPhone: 617-737-5111 x14Email: [email protected]: 89 South Street, LL01, Boston, MA 02111Website: www.komenmass.org

Aging With DignityBROOKLINE SENIOR CENTERHelping Brookline seniors maintain their independence and continue to be active community members. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Vivian FreemanPhone: 617-730-2743Email: [email protected]: 93 Winchester Street, Brookline, MA 02246Website: www.townofbrooklinemass.com/coa


DISCOVERING WHAT’S NEXTA network of people and community organizations that connects people 50+ with beneficial information. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Mia LouikPhone: 617-467-5438Email: [email protected]: Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newton, MA 02460 Website: www.discoveringwhatsnext.com

ETHOSPromoting the personal well-being and autonomy of seniors by delivering home- and community-based care. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Alex FreemanPhone: 617-522-6700 x323Email: [email protected]: 555 Armory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Website: www.ethocare.org

LITTLE BROTHERS—FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLYLittle Brothers—Friends of the Elderly is a national, non-profit, non-sectarian, volunteer-based organization committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Megan CurtisPhone: 617-524-8882Email: [email protected]: 3305 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Website: boston.littlebrothers.org

THE NEVILLE CENTER AT FRESH PONDProvides a broad range of services to address many levels of care in a friendly environment. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Amanda BladtPhone: 617-497-0600 x192Email: [email protected]: 640 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138Website: www.nevillecenter.org

NORTH HILLOur organization serves the greater communities by providing high-quality, innovative and personalized services to older adults. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lauren DesoizaPhone: 877-736-4371Email: [email protected]: 865 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492Website: www.northhill.org

PINE KNOLL NURSING CENTEROur mission is to strive to a level of excellence and provide the best possible care to our residents through the services provided by our experienced and devoted staff. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Thomas WoodsPhone: 617-359-7823Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 338, Wrentham, MA 02093Website: www.longtermcentersgroup.com


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Animal Rights & RescueANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BOSTONRescuing domesticated animals and wildlife from suffering, cruelty, abandonment, and neglect. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Debby VogelPhone: 617-426-9170 x170Email: [email protected]: 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02026Website: www.arlboston.org

BUDDY DOG HUMANE SOCIETY, INC.To have, care for, and facilitate the placement of stray, homeless, and unwanted dogs and cats as pets in suitable homes. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Donna DeWallacePhone: 978-443-6990 x4Email: [email protected]: 151 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776Website: www.buddydoghs.com

MSPCA—ANGELLProtecting animals, relieving their suffering, advancing their health and welfare, and preventing cruelty. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Bryn ConklinPhone: 617-522-5055Email: [email protected]: 350 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Website: www.mspca.org

NORTHEAST ANIMAL SHELTER Strives to unite thousands of rescued animals with the perfect adoptive families. We provide safe shelter, food, healthcare, and low-cost spaying or neutering without destroying any rescued animal in our care. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Shaina DobermanPhone: 978-745-9888 x305Email: [email protected]: 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970Website: www.northeastanimalshelter.org

SAVE A DOGSave A Dog is a humane society whose primary focus is rescuing and re-homing abandoned dogs. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Shirley MoorePhone: 978-443-7282Email: [email protected]: 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776Website: www.saveadog.org

WOLF HOLLOWWolf Hollow is a non-profit organization established in 1990 to teach people about the importance of the wolf in the wild. Wolf Hollow offers a unique opportunity to view gray wolves in as natural a setting as possible. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Z SofronPhone: 978-356-0216Email: [email protected]: 114 Essex Road, Ipswich, MA 01938Website: www.wolfhollowipswich.com

Community ResourcesAMERICAN RED CROSS OF MASSACHUSETTS BAYProviding relief during times of disaster. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Amelia Aubourg, Director of Youth Programs Phone: 617-274-5336Email: [email protected]: 139 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142Website: www.bostonredcross.org

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BOSTONCatholic Charities is building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Phone: 617-451-7986Email: [email protected]: 51 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210Website: www.ccab.org



ELLIS MEMORIALEllis Memorial, Boston’s first settlement house, has cared for people in the South End since 1885. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Marvin WrightPhone: 617-695-9307Email: [email protected]: 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 310, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.ellismemorial.org

FAMILIES FOR DEPRESSION AWARENESSFamilies for Depression Awareness is a national non-profit organization helping families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Valerie Dickerson-Cordero, Kimberly Feng Phone: 781-890-0220Email: [email protected], [email protected]: 395 Totten Pond Road Suite 404, Waltham, MA 02451Website: www.familyaware.org

FENWAY HEALTH GLBT HELPLINE & PEER LISTENING LINEEnhancing the physical and mental health of the Fenway community. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Joanna WischPhone: 617-927-6242Email: [email protected]: 1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215Website: www.fenwayhealth.org/site/PageServer?pagename=FCHC_h2h_help_volunteer

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER BOSTONDedicated to building low-cost homes by forming partnerships with low-income families in need. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jessica JoynerPhone: 617-423-2223Email: [email protected]: 273 Summer Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110Website: www.habitatboston.org

CHARLESTOWN LACROSSE AND LEARNING CENTERCharlestown Lacrosse and Learning Center envisions Charlestown as a community in which young people of all ages and backgrounds possess the leadership skills, self-confidence, and knowledge to succeed on the field, in the classroom, and in life. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kim PerryPhone: 617-242-1813Email: [email protected]: 14 Green Street, Charlestown, MA 02129Website: www.charlestownlacrosse.com

COMMUNITY SERVINGSCommunity Servings is a not-for-profit food and nutrition program providing services throughout Massachusetts to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ashley BoydPhone: 617-522-7777 x228Email: [email protected]: 18 Marbury Terrace, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Website: www.servings.org

DARE FAMILY SERVICESDare provides mentor homes for children who have been removed from their biological families. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Christina DouglasPhone: 617-427-6500Email: [email protected]: 504 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119Website: www.darefamily.org

EAST END HOUSEMulti-service community center with an ongoing commitment to a diverse population. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Christina ArcidyPhone: 617-876-4444Email: [email protected]: 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141Website: www.eastendhouse.org



NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER (NSMC) CANCER WALK/RUNNSMC provides comprehensive, accessible, high-quality health care and service to our communities. In collaboration with our Partners HealthCare colleagues, we deliver the most advanced care through clinical, technical, and service excellence. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Meg WrightPhone: 866-296-6900Email: [email protected]: 81 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970Website: www.nsmccancerwalk.org

OASISOASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) is a not-for-profit consortium that drives the development, convergence, and adoption of open standards for the global information society. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laurent LisciaPhone: 978-667-5115Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 455, Billerica, MA 01821Website: www.oasis-open.org

HOSPITALITY HOMESWe place individuals in need of a place to stay in the homes of caring people who want to help. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Theresa OkokonPhone: 617-482-4338Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 15265, Boston, MA 02215Website: www.hosp.org

HOUSING NANTUCKETProviding community housing opportunities for Nantucket residents. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 17Volunteer Coordinator(s): Anne KuszpaPhone: 508-228-4422Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 3149, Nantucket, MA 02554Website: www.housingnantucket.org

LOWELL ALLIANCE FOR FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODSOur mission is to support families and communities by advocating for and promoting empowerment, inclusion, and diversity. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Saody Ouch, Community Organizer Phone: 978-454-5405 x119Email: [email protected]: 97 Central Street, Unit 302, Lowell, MA 01852 Website: www.lowellalliance.org

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REACH BEYOND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE—PAVENETProviding direct services and community education on domestic and dating violence. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Colleen ArmstrongPhone: 781-891-0724 x119Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 540024, Waltham, MA 02454Website: www.reachma.org/pavenet

ROOM TO GROWEnriching the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical first three years. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Carrie MarshallPhone: 617-859-4545Email: [email protected]: 142 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.roomtogrow.org

SALEM MAIN STREETS INITIATIVERevitalizing downtown Salem as a vibrant, year-round, retail, dining, and cultural destination. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jennifer Bell, Main Streets Manager Phone: 978-744-0004 x15Email: [email protected]: 265 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970Website: www.salemmainstreets.org

SAMARITANS, INC.Dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide by befriending individuals in crisis. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Hotline volunteers: Jonathan Grollman (Boston) and Eileen Davis (Framingham); 5K volunteer: Garrett Owen Phone: 617-536-2460 (Boston), 508-872-1780 (Framingham)Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Address: 41 West Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02111Website: www.samaritanshope.org




YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON: WALTHAMThe YMCA of Greater Boston in Waltham is dedicated to improving the health of mind, body, and spirit of individuals. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laurie SpindlerPhone: 781-894-5295 x113Email: [email protected]: 725 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452Website: www.ymcaboston.org/waltham

Cultural OrganizationsAMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY (AJHS)AJHS makes available original documents, reports, and other materials to research the history of the Jewish community of Boston. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Judi GarnerPhone: 617-226-1245Email: [email protected]: 160 Herrick Road, Newton, MA 02459Website: www.ajhsboston.org

ARLINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTSThe Arlington Center for the Arts is a community arts center devoted to the mission of “transforming lives and building community through the arts.” Volunteer Coordinator(s): Adria ArchPhone: 781-648-6220Email: [email protected]: Gibbs Center, 41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA 02474Website: www.acarts.org

ARTCORPSAdvancing social change initiatives by promoting arts and culture as powerful tools. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Marta OslinPhone: 888-334-2121 x3Email: [email protected]: 240 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938Website: www.artcorp.org

SOCIAL CAPITAL INC.Exploring how communities can systematically, intentionally, weave stronger social fabrics. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): David CrowleyPhone: 781-935-2244Email: [email protected]: 165M New Boston Street, Suite 233, Woburn, MA 01801 Website: www.socialcapitalinc.org

ST. FRANCIS HOUSEGrounded in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, our staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors of St. Francis House work as a community to provide for the poor and homeless of Boston. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Karen LaFraziaPhone: 617-542-4211Email: [email protected]: 39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.stfrancishouse.org

UNITED WAY OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND MERRIMACK VALLEYHelping improve people’s lives and strengthening the neighborhoods in our region. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lanita TolentinoPhone: 617-624-8000Email: [email protected]: 51 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210Website: www.supportunitedway.org

YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON: OAK SQUAREThe Oak Square YMCA in Brighton is committed to helping children, families, and individuals live longer, healthier lives through affordable and accessible programs and activities. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Tom MyersPhone: 617-782-3535 x665Email: [email protected]: 615 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135Website: www.ymcaboston.org/oaksquare



ARTSBOSTONPromotes the arts in Greater Boston by making the arts accessible and integral to our communities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Stephanie JanesPhone: 617-262-8632Email: [email protected]: 31 St. James Avenue, Suite 360, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.artsboston.org

ARTSPANProviding quality arts programming and outreach to the community of Lexington and beyond. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lotus LienPhone: 781-862-6040Email: [email protected]: 1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420Website: www.munroecenter.org

ASIAN AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION (AACA)Established in 1967, provides services to Boston’s Asian and other immigrant communities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Chealyn TimPhone: 617-426-9492 x231Email: [email protected]: 87 Tyler Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02111Website: www.aaca-boston.org

BOSTON BALLET VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATIONOur mission is to create a community of individuals who share a love of ballet. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Caroline MorsonPhone: 617-695-6950Email: [email protected]: 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.bostonballet.org/about/volunteer-associations.html

BOSTON BY FOOTPromoting public awareness of Boston’s rich architectural and historical heritage. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Veronika McDonald KingPhone: 617-367-2345Email: [email protected]: 77 North Washington Street, Boston, MA 02114Website: www.bostonbyfoot.org

ARTISTS FOR HUMANITY (AFH)Bridges economic, racial, and social divisions by providing urban teens with employment in the arts. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Drew MottaPhone: 617-268-7620Email: [email protected]: 100 West Second Street, Boston, MA 02127Website: www.afhboston.com

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BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (BIFF)Celebrating the art of filmmaking and honoring the filmmakers who make it all possible. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Naomi Kondo, Festival Coordinator Phone: 617-482-3900Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 240023, Boston, MA 02124Website: www.bifilmfestival.com

BOSTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL (BJFF)The Boston Jewish Film Festival presents the best contemporary films from around the world on Jewish themes at its annual festival and throughout the year. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Nysselle Clark, Festival ProducerPhone: 617-244-9899Email: [email protected]: 1001 Watertown Street, West Newton, MA 02465Website: www.bjff.org

CITI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER EDUCATION DEPARTMENTProviding innovative and interactive experiences in the arts for people of all ages and abilities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jessica SchinellPhone: 617-532-1250Email: [email protected]: 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.citicenter.org

DECORDOVA SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMLearning and teaching art in a contemporary art museum and sculpture park setting. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laura HoffmanPhone: 781-259-3604Email: [email protected]: 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773Website: www.decordova.org

HOME, INC.To make a difference in young people’s lives through the creation and analysis of media. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Alan MichelPhone: 617-427-4663Email: [email protected]: 165 Brookside Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Website: www.homeinc.org


THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART/ BOSTON (ICA)The ICA strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Gabrielle Wyrick, Associate Director of EducationPhone: 617-478-3136Email: [email protected]: 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210Website: www.icateens.org

LYRIC STAGE COMPANYOur mission is to produce quality theatrical productions of varying genres and styles, which are entertaining, challenging, and provocative, and which reach a wide variety of audiences. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sara GliddenPhone: 617-585-5678Email: [email protected]: 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.lyricstage.com

MARY FERRELL FOUNDATIONThe Mary Ferrell Foundation is engaged in an ongoing effort to bring accessible and interactive history to a new generation of critical thinkers with a vast digital archive. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Taylor WeaverPhone: 440-941-4543Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 723, Ipswich, MA 01938Website: www.maryferrell.org

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (MFA)The Museum of Fine Arts houses and preserves preeminent collections and aspires to serve a wide variety of people through direct encounters with works of art. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Herbert JonesPhone: 617-369-3040Email: [email protected]: 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115Website: www.mfa.org




THEATRE COMPANY OF SAUGUS Fosters and promotes an appreciation of the theatre arts and stimulates production of living theatre for the entertainment and cultural enrichment of the community. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Carolyn D’OnofrioPhone: 781-231-5204Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 1058, Saugus, MA 01906Website: http://tcsaugus.home.comcast.net/~tcsaugus/

WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONWGBH enriches people’s lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jaime ReesePhone: 617-300-4211Email: [email protected]: One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135Website: www.wgbh.org

ZUMIX, INC.Our mission is to empower youth who use music to make strong positive change in their lives. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kim DawsonPhone: 617-568-9777Email: [email protected]: 260 Sumner Street, East Boston, MA 02128Website: www.zumix.org

Health & Well-BeingBETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER (BIDMC)Training volunteers to provide quality service for BIDMC patients. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Terry MorganPhone: 617-667-3026Email: [email protected]: 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215Website: www.bidmc.org/aboutbidmc/volunteerservices.aspx

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE (MOS)MOS helps teens learn valuable skills, teach others, and render valuable services to the community. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Stephanie LinPhone: 617-589-0129Email: [email protected]: Science Park, Boston, MA 02114Website: www.mos.org

NEW ART CENTERThe New Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to support artistic creation and education. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Assistant Education DirectorPhone: 617-964-3424Email: [email protected]: 61 Washington Park, Newtonville, MA 02445Website: www.newartcenter.org

PROZDOR OF HEBREW COLLEGEComplementary pluralistic Hebrew high school. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Aimee ClosePhone: 617-559-8805Email: [email protected]: 160 Herrick Road, Newton, MA 02459Website: www.prozdor.org

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BOSTON AREA RAPE CRISIS CENTER (BARCC)Our mission is to end sexual violence through healing and social change. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Shira LipkinPhone: 617-649-1273Email: [email protected]: 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139Website: www.barcc.org

DOG B.O.N.E.S. THERAPY DOGS OF MASSACHUSETTSBringing fun into someone’s day by providing visits from well-trained therapy dog teams across Massachusetts. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jeanne BrouillettePhone: 781-378-1551Email: [email protected]: 38 Garden Road, Scituate, MA 02066Website: www.therapydog.info

GIRLS’ LEAP SELF-DEFENSETraining at-risk girls aged 8-18 verbal and physical safety skills and self-awareness. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kristen CuneoPhone: 617-787-2112Email: [email protected]: 971 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 22, Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.girlsleap.org

HEALTH & EDUCATION SERVICES, INC. OF MASSACHUSETTSWe promote well-being that builds healthy individuals, families, and communities. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Tim Clifford, Director of Development Phone: 978-921-1293Email: [email protected]: 131 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915Website: www.hes-inc.org


HEALTH QUARTERS—NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTSOur mission is to protect reproductive health. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 17Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sarah Kennedy McPheePhone: 978-927-9824 x2111Email: [email protected]: 19 Broadway, Beverly, MA 01915Website: www.healthq.org

HEALTHWORKS FOUNDATIONThe Healthworks Foundation is devoted to serving the health and fitness needs of women and children in Boston’s low-income neighborhoods. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Yesiana PizarroPhone: 617-825-2800Email: [email protected]: 450 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124Website: www.healthworksfoundation.org

HOPE IN BLOOM, INC. (HIB)HIB improves the quality of life for people with breast cancer. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Roberta HershonPhone: 781-381-3597Email: [email protected]: 202 Bussey Street, Dedham, MA 02026Website: www.hopeinbloom.org

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (MGH)Delivering the best health care in a safe and compassionate environment. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): MGH Volunteer DepartmentPhone: 617-726-8540Email: [email protected]: 55 Fruit Street, GRBB 015, Boston, MA 02114Website: www.massgeneral.org/volunteers/

Teen volunteers with DOSOMETHING.ORG complete service projects in Ethiopia.



STRONGEST LINK AIDS SERVICES, INC.The mission of Strongest Link is to meet the needs of individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Essex County by providing compassionate support services. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sharon GlasserPhone: 978-777-5885 x210Email: [email protected]: 5 Federal Street, Suite 250, Danvers, MA 01923Website: www.strongestlink.org

THE MA OUTDOOR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (theMOVE)theMOVE organizes reflective farm-volunteer workdays for diverse groups throughout the Boston area, to connect folks with the social and natural systems that sustain us daily. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Dave MadanPhone: 617-461-9393Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 381155, Cambridge, MA 02238Website: www.getoutma.org

NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL (NEBH)NEHB transforms the lives of those we serve by promoting wellness, restoring function, lessening disability, alleviating pain, and advancing knowledge in musculoskeletal diseases and related disorders. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lynn StewartPhone: 617-754-5173Email: [email protected]: 125 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02120Website: www.nebh.org

SMALL ARMY FOR A CAUSE—BE BOLD, BE BALD!Be Bold, Be Bald! is committed to raising awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jeff FreedmanPhone: 617-450-0000Email: [email protected]: 20 Newbury Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.beboldbebald.org


Homelessness & HungerBELMONT FOOD PANTRYServing the town of Belmont by providing food for residents with transitional needs. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Patricia MihelichPhone: 617-993-2600Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 291, Belmont, MA 02478Website: www.belmont-ma.gov/public_documents/belmontma_webdocs/townlinks/food

BEVERLY BOOTSTRAPS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. —TOM GIFFORD FOOD PANTRYProvides critical resources to families and individuals so they may achieve self-sufficiency. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Meghan LemkePhone: 978-927-1561 x32Email: [email protected]: 371 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915Website: www.beverlybootstraps.org/foodpantry.html

BOSTON RESCUE MISSION (BRM)Transforming lives by empowering people at risk to achieve healthy and self-sufficient lives. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Adrienne ZakPhone: 617-338-9000 x1244Email: [email protected]: 39 Kingston Street, Boston, MA 02111Website: www.brm.org

CRADLES TO CRAYONSProviding children with the basic essentials they need to be safe, ready to learn, and feel valued. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ashley TarbetPhone: 617-471-8417 x128Email: [email protected]: 155 North Beacon Street, Brighton, MA 02135Website: www.cradlestocrayons.org

GAINING GROUNDDedicated to growing and donating fresh food to area meal programs and food pantries. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Heidi GengenbachPhone: 978-610-6086Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 374, Concord, MA 01742Website: www.gainingground.org

THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK (GBFB)The largest hunger-relief organization in New England and one of the largest food banks in the country. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Melissa DussekPhone: 617-427-5200Email: [email protected]: 99 Atkinson Street, Boston, MA 02118Website: www.gbfb.org


Students with BOSTON CARES TEEN TEAMWORKS volunteer at CRADLES FOR CRAYONS.



ON THE RISE, INC.Supporting the initiative and strength of women living in crisis or in homelessness. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Marisa SerranoPhone: 617-497-7968 x36Email: [email protected]: 341 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139Website: www.ontherise.org

ONE FAMILY INC.Ending family homelessness in Massachusetts by raising awareness within your community. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Emily Cohen, Systems Change Community Organizer Phone: 617-423-0504Email: [email protected]: 186 South Street, Boston, MA 02111Website: www.onefamilyinc.org

SALVATION ARMYMeeting human needs without discrimination. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kimberly SantosPhone: 339-502-5853Email: [email protected]: 147 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.use.salvationarmy.org/mas

STANDUP FOR KIDS—BOSTONVolunteers who go to the streets in order to find, stabilize, and help homeless and street kids. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 121-002, Boston, MA 02112-1002Website: www.standupforkids.org/boston

HALEY HOUSEOffers collaborative living and working environments that build communities and connections across the boundaries that divide us by providing housing, skills training, and food for the underemployed. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 17Volunteer Coordinator(s): Linda BallardPhone: 617-236-8132Email: [email protected]: 23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.haleyhouse.org

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL—NORTHEAST OFFICEWorking with communities to end hunger and poverty, and care for the world. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Rachel BrownPhone: 617-365-5600Email: [email protected]: 216 Wachusett Street, Rutland, MA 01543Website: www.heifer.org

HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDRENOur mission is to improve the lives of homeless children and their families. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Hattie MoorePhone: 617-445-1480Email: [email protected]: 1705 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119Website: www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS (NSCAP)North Shore Community Action Programs provides innovative social services that help low-income families and individuals find the stability they need to rise out of poverty. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laura MacNeilPhone: 978-531-0767Email: [email protected]: 98 Main Street, Peabody, MA 01960Website: www.nscap.org REGISTER AT TEENLIFE.COM FOR

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VICTORY PROGRAMS REVISION URBAN FARMWe provide fresh, affordable, locally grown produce to families in the city with limited incomes and transportation access. The connection between the Revision Urban Farm and the ReVision Family Home has created a dynamic and innovative approach to ending homelessness. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Serena HeardPhone: 617-822-3276Email: [email protected]: 38 Fabyan Street, Dorchester, MA 02124Website: www.vpi.org/Farm/Farm.htm

WELLSPRING HOUSESince 1981, Wellspring House has been helping families move out of poverty. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Romy Gardner, Director of Development Phone: 978-281-3558 x302Email: [email protected]: 302 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930Website: www.wellspringhouse.org

THE WOMEN’S LUNCH PLACEProviding a safe daytime shelter, nutritious food, and services for women who are homeless. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 17Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lisa CaissiePhone: 617-267-1722Email: [email protected]: 67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.womenslunchplace.org

International ReliefEMPOWER DALIT WOMEN OF NEPAL (EDWON)Promoting solidarity between women across caste lines in Nepal. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Geraldine SieglerPhone: 617-864-1861Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 550076, North Waltham, MA 02455Website: www.edwon.org



PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT, INC. (PID)PID is committed to the education and economic advancement of the developing world and serves the poorest of the poor in developing countries. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Gale Hull, PresidentPhone: 978-417-9250Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 9, Ipswich, MA 01938Website: www.pidonline.org

Other Non-ProfitBIG BROTHER BIG SISTER FOUNDATIONHelping the community “Clean Up Clutter for a Good Cause!” Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Maria SullivanPhone: 774-776-7248Email: [email protected]: 5 Mear Road, Holbrook, MA 02343Website: www.bbbsfoundation.org

BIG SISTER ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTONHelping girls reach their full potential through positive mentoring relationships with women. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Phone: 617-236-8060Email: [email protected]: 161 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115Website: www.bigsister.org

GROWTH THROUGH LEARNINGGrowth Through Learning helps East African girls from poor families get a high school education through scholarships. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Alex MarthewsPhone: 781-646-2446Email: [email protected]: 14 Fairfield Street, Medford, MA 02155Website: www.growththroughlearning.org

INVISIBLE CHILDRENWe use the power of media to inspire young people to help end the longest running war in Africa. Our model has proven effective, and hundreds of thousands of people have been called to action through our films and the volunteers that tour them. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Cherliza JimenezPhone: 617-562-2799Email: [email protected]: 1620 5th Avenue, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101Website: www.invisiblechildren.com

MEDICAL MISSIONS FOR CHILDREN (MMFC)Dedicated to providing quality surgical and dental services to poor and under-privileged children and young adults in countries throughout the world. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Elizabeth DesmaraisPhone: 508-697-5821Email: [email protected]: 10-G Roessler Road, Suite 500, Woburn, MA 01801Website: www.mmfe.org

Friends from Natick High School sort donations for a local food pantry with THE VOLUNTEER FAMILY.


GOT BOOKS INC.Got Books is dedicated to finding good homes for donated books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, audio books, and records that people no longer want or have use for. Phone: 978-284-2500Email: [email protected]: 255 Andover Street, Wilmington, MA 01887Website: www.gotbooks.com

SPORT IN SOCIETYSport in Society educates and supports emerging leaders and organizations within sport with the awareness, knowledge and skills to implement innovative and impactful solutions for social change. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Caitlin GeddesPhone: 617-373-4889Email: [email protected]: 360 Huntington Avenue, 510 INV, Boston, MA 02115Website: www.northeastern.edu/sportinsociety

People with DisabilitiesACEING AUTISMOur mission is to make the sport of tennis available to children with autism and to use tennis as a means to enhance health and fitness, hand-eye coordination, and motor development—and improve the social skills for children with autism. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Richard SpurlingEmail: [email protected]: 29 Redlands Road, West Roxbury, MA 02132Website: www.aceingautism.com/boston

ARC OF EAST MIDDLESEX (EMARC)Provide support and help children and adults with developmental disabilities live, work, and play in our communities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Pat SimonsPhone: 781-942-4888 x4032Email: [email protected]: 20 Gould Street, Reading, MA 01867Website: www.theemarc.org


Students with BOSTON CARES TEEN TEAMWORKS lend support to the Charles River Watershed Association.



CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC.Providing therapeutic riding programs for people with disabilities in an inclusive environment. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Carolyn BurtPhone: 978-475-4056Email: [email protected]: 450 Lowell Street, Andover, MA 01810Website: www.challengeunlimited.org

THE CHARLES RIVER CENTEREnhancing the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities since 1956. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Stephanie StevensPhone: 781-972-1000Email: [email protected]: 59 E. Militia Heights Drive, Needham, MA 02492Website: www.charlesrivercenter.org

CREATIVE LIVING, INC.Creative Living is dedicated to enhancing the lives of developmentally disabled individuals with support for both themselves an their families, so that they can live fulfilling lives in their communities. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Mary Kate SmallPhone: 978-470-3165Email: [email protected]: 368 South Main Street, Andover, MA 01810Website: creativelivingandover.org

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLEWe are a Jewish Organization providing social programming for children with special needs. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Peshie RubinPhone: 617-517-9752Email: [email protected]: 163 Bellingham Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467Website: www.friendshipcircleboston.org

ARC OF GREATER BOSTONStriving to improve the quality of life of children and adults with disabilities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jennifer BowmanPhone: 617-783-3900 x12Email: [email protected]: 221 North Beacon Street, Brighton, MA 01754

BEST BUDDIES MASSACHUSETTSBest Buddies is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kali SmallPhone: 617-778-0522Email: [email protected]: 45 Bromfield Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02108Website: www.bestbuddiesma.org

BRIDGEWELLInspired by the values of caring and respect, together we guide individuals with disabilities and other challenges to achieve and enjoy their highest quality of life and personal growth. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Rosalyn FrontieraPhone: 781-599-4240 x146Email: [email protected]: 37 Friend Street, Lynn, MA 01903Website: www.glmh.org

BROOKLINE QUESTTo help establish and support traditional and innovative recreational, leisure, and cultural activities that will encourage Brookline-area young adults with special needs to develop physical fitness, prepare for entry into community programs, and more. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kathy JanskyPhone: 617-273-2659Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 191, Brookline, MA 02446Website: www.brooklinequest.org


GREATER WALTHAM ARCServing people in the community with developmental disabilities and their families. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Heidi BarberioPhone: 781-899-1344 x4145Email: [email protected]: 56 Chestnut Street, Waltham, MA 02453Website: www.gwarc.org

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE (JFCS)Caring for individuals and families by providing exceptional human service and health care programs. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sara FreedmanPhone: 781-647-5327 x4174Email: [email protected]: 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451Website: www.jfcsboston.org

MASSACHUSETTS DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS (MDSC)To ensure individuals with down syndrome in Massachusetts are valued and included. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laurie MaranianPhone: 800-664-6372Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 866, Melrose, MA 02176Website: www.mdsc.org

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) OF MASSACHUSETTSTo improve the quality of life both for people with mental illnesses and for their families. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Cindy NelsonPhone: 781-938-4048Email: [email protected]: 400 West Cummings Park, Suite 6650, Woburn, MA 01801 Website: www.namimass.org

OUTDOOR EXPLORATIONSMaking the outdoors a welcoming place to people with disabilities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Shantelle CarmichaelPhone: 781-395-4999Email: [email protected]: 98 Winchester Street, Medford, MA 02155Website: www.outdoorexplorations.org

PARTNERS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES (PYD), MENTOR MATCHArranging one-on-one relationships between youth with disabilities and adults since 1985. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Deep ChinappaPhone: 617-556-4075 x20Email: [email protected]: 95 Berkeley Street, Suite 109, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.pyd.org

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MASSACHUSETTSProviding sports training for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Martha DovePhone: 508-485-0986 x219Email: [email protected]: 512 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752Website: www.specialolympicsma.org

TENNIS SERVESTo bring the sport of tennis to the visually impaired. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sejal VallabhPhone: 617-620-9000Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 590155, Newton Centre, MA 02459Website: www.tennisserves.org


TRIANGLEThrough support, challenge and opportunity, Triangle empowers people with disabilities and their families to enjoy rich, fulfilling lives. We are committed to helping the world realize that we are all people with ability. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jeff GentryPhone: 781-388-4357Email: [email protected]: 420 Pearl Street, Malden, MA 02148Website: www.triangle-inc.org

WINDRUSH FARM THERAPEUTIC EQUITATION, INC. (W.F.T.E.)Using horses to expand the personal, emotional, and physical boundaries of all who ride and work. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Gina ArmanoPhone: 978-682-7855Email: [email protected]: 30 Brookview Road, Boxford, MA 01921Website: www.windrushfarm.org

Preserving the EnvironmentACE (ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT)Builds the power of lower income residents and people of color to eradicate environmental racisim and classism, and achieve environmental justice. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Dave JenkinsPhone: 617-442-3343 x225Email: [email protected]: 2181 Washington Street, Suite 301, Roxbury, MA 02119 Website: www.ace-ej.org

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUBThe Appalachian Mountain Club promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Stefanie BrochuPhone: 617-391-6637 x6631Email: [email protected]: 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108Website: www.outdoors.org/yop

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BLUE HILLS TRAILSIDE MUSEUMTo promote awareness, appreciation, and active concern for our environment among people of all ages. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Laura Liptak-LabriolaPhone: 617-333-0690 x223Email: [email protected]: 1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186Website: www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Blue_Hills/index.php

CHARLES RIVER BOAT CLEAN-UPDedicated to removing floating trash from the Charles River. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Robert CanterburyPhone: 617-262-4028Email: [email protected]: 26 Lakeview Road, Framingham, MA 01701Website: www.rbcant.us/cleanupboat/index.htm




FRIENDS OF THE BLUE HILLSProtecting and preserving the Blue Hills Reservation. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ken JonesPhone: 781-828-1805Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 416, Milton, MA 02816Website: www.friendsofthebluehills.org

GARDEN IN THE WOODSConserving native plants to preserve our healthy, beautiful, and diverse ecosystem. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Bonnie DrexlerPhone: 508-877-7630 x3302Email: [email protected]: 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701Website: www.newenglandwild.org

GREENSCHOOLSCreating greener learning environments through education and awareness. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Robin Organ, Executive DirectorPhone: 508-272-9653Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 323, Mansfield, MA 02048Website: www.projectgreenschools.org

HALE RESERVATIONA non-profit organization known for its summer day camps and year-round educational opportunities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jay Walsh, Environmental Resource Manager Phone: 781-326-1770 x15Email: [email protected]: 80 Carby Street, Westwood, MA 02090Website: www.halereservation.org

MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETYMass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Mia KheyfetzPhone: 781-259-9500Email: [email protected]: 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773Website: www.massaudubon.org

CHARLES RIVER CONSERVANCYIncreasing resources and attention to the task of inventing anew the Charles River Parklands. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Logan WalshPhone: 617-300-8173Email: [email protected]: 4 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138Website: www.charlesriverconservancy.org

FIRST HAND PROJECTSImpacting a local community directly by designing and building usable structures for long-term use. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Daniel HewettPhone: 617-291-2102Email: [email protected]: 212 Goodmans Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776Website: www.firsthandprojects.org

THE FOOD PROJECTCreating a community of diverse individuals who work together to build sustainable food systems. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Vera Kelsey-WattsPhone: 781-259-8621 x23Email: [email protected]: 10 Lewis Street, Lincoln, MA 01773Website: www.thefoodproject.org

Each year, THE FOOD PROJECT works with hundreds of teens to farm 37 acres in eastern Massachusetts. Food from their farms is distributed through community agriculture programs, Farmers Markets, and hunger relief organizations.


THE NATICK COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARMProviding productive open space, farm products, and hands-on education year round. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ursula KingPhone: 508-655-8077Email: [email protected]: 117 Eliot Street, Natick, MA 01760Website: www.natickfarm.org

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUMCombining education, entertainment, and action to address challenging problems facing the ocean. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Liz WhitlingerPhone: 617-973-6745Email: [email protected]: Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110Website: www.neaq.org

ROOTS & SHOOTS NEW ENGLANDThe mission of Roots & Shoots is to foster respect and compassion for all living things. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kellan HaysPhone: 617-439-9090Email: [email protected]: 89 South Street, Lower Level, Boston, MA 02111Website: www.rootsandshoots.org/regional_offices/new_england/home

TANGLEWOOD 4H CAMP AND LEARNING CENTERTo teach people to be caring citizens of the earth through nature-based environmental education. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 17Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jessica DeckePhone: 207-789-5868Email: [email protected]: One Tanglewood Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849Website: www.umaine.edu/tanglewood/

THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS— APPLETON FARMSWe love the outdoors. We love the distinctive charms of Massachusetts. And we believe in protecting them. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lisa CassiePhone: 978-921-1944Email: [email protected]: 572 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915Website: www.thetrustees.org

WORLD COMPUTER EXCHANGEConnecting youth in 65 developing countries to the understanding of the Internet. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Manasa DaggubatiPhone: 862-754-9920Email: [email protected]: 936 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045Website: www.worldcomputerexchange.org/node

WORLD WIDE WALDENS Empowers youth to find their Walden—a place in need of care and protection in their own community—reflect on their environmental ethic, make a positive difference in the world, and connect to others who share the same concerns and convictions. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Susan FreyPhone: 781-259-4712Email: [email protected]: 44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln, MA 01773Website: www.worldwidewaldens.org

Promoting VolunteerismBOSTON CARESBoston Cares organizes and leads team-oriented volunteer opportunities and services in and around Boston that have a positive impact on individuals and communities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Riley AlbairPhone: 617-422-0910 x206Email: [email protected]: 190 High Street, Boston, MA 02110Website: www.bostoncares.org




CITY MISSION SOCIETY (CMS)—BOSTON URBAN OUTREACHCMS Boston Urban Outreach project aims to foster relationships to develop a larger sense of community and an increased understanding of social action issues among youth and adults throughout Greater Boston by means of service, education, and reflection. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Carl McDonald, DirectorPhone: 617-742-6830 x210Email: [email protected]: 14 Beacon Street, Suite 203, Boston, MA 02108Website: www.cmsboston.org/Boston-Urban-Outreach.html

COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES (CJP) Rooted in compassion and justice and driven by innovation, we care for the vulnerable; forge strong connections with Israel; and above all, inspire the next generation to embrace Jewish life and learning. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Seth RosenzweigPhone: 617-457-8500Email: [email protected]: 126 High Street, Boston, MA 02110Website: www.cjp.org

DOSOMETHING.ORGDoSomething.org helps young people rock causes they care about. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Eric GloverPhone: 212-254-2390 x231Email: [email protected]: 24-32 Union Square East, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003 Website: www.dosomething.org

FOUNDATION FOR METROWESTConnects philanthropic opportunity with demonstrated need in Metrowest. We promote philanthropy in the region, help donors maximize the impact of their local giving, and serve as a resource for local non-profit organizations. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Anna Brennan-CurryPhone: 508-647-2260Email: [email protected]: 21 Eliot Street, Natick, MA 01760Website: www.foundationformetrowest.org

STUDENT PROFILE

In Her Own Words

This past summer I participated in Rustic Pathways* Costa Rica Surf and Service trip; it was truly a powerful experience. Our journey included fourteen teenagers, three counselors, and one photographer in the small village of Bahia Ballena for eight days.

For the most part, we worked on small construction and environmental projects throughout the village. More specifically, we built a sidewalk and handicapped bath-room for a young girl in a wheelchair at the local school, where we also taught English.

I still can’t believe the number of new things I learned in one week! I had never done any sort of manual labor before, but now I can mix cement and pour a foundation. Plus, surf.

At the end of each day, we headed to the beach where our counselors taught us how to ride the waves. And let me tell you, recreational surfing is so much more rewarding after a hard day of work!

RACHEL SHEEHAN is a Class of 2011 student at Marian High School in Framingham, MA.

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NORTH SHORE TEEN INITIATIVE (NSTI)We seek to engage, support, and inspire Jewish adolescents through social networking, community service, and experiential Jewish learning, rooting them to Jewish values and connecting them to their community. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lajla LeBlancPhone: 781-244-5544Email: [email protected]: 4 Community Road, Marblehead, MA 01945Website: www.nsteeninitiative.org

PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE (PMD)Creating a world in which people and businesses are socially aware and engaged in their communities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Lori TsurudaPhone: 617-298-0025Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 120189, Boston, MA 02112Website: www.pmd.org

ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS—RYLA/ROTARY DISTRICT 7930 RYLA—“ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS”—is a program designed to shape leadership skills in students who already possess and demonstrate outstanding leadership characteristics in their high school and community. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Andrew WinigPhone: 781-646-9543Email: [email protected]: 238 Marlborough Street, Unit 401, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.rotary7930.org/RYLA.cfm

TELEM: JEWISH YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHERA teen program of community service and learning, supported by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston and the Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Bryanne MahoneyPhone: 617-457-8671Email: [email protected]: 126 High Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02110Website: www.telemyouth.org

STUDENT PROFILE

In Her Own Words

But service and surf aside… whenever I talk about my epic summer, I always tell the story of playing soccer with the local kids in the rain. The day was hot and humid, and our entire group was dragging. After hours in the sun, we still had to clean up trash in the community field, the only central location for villagers to gather.

It took us two hours to pick up broken bottles and trash covered in ants, but our counselors had promised when done, we could play soccer. Just as we finished, the sky began to open up and pour. We may not have actually played, if it weren’t for two children who asked to be our goalies. Even with the language barrier, it was the most fun I had ever had. The game not only helped our group rejuvenate, but it made the rest of our service work a bit more empowering. You could really tell that these kids appreciated our efforts.

Rustic Pathways Surf and Service made me look at the world around me in a whole new light. Whether it’s just cleaning a park, helping students with English, or playing a little soccer with the kids, I realized that even the smallest projects can enrich a person’s life.

Overall, the experience pretty much confirmed what I already knew, that service work would become my passion!

* Rustic Pathways is a student and family travel company that offers both adventure and service travel. Its goal is to enrich the lives of its students through meaningful projects in the many countries they serve.

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ARLINGTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUBA place that provides leadership development and decision making responsibilities. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Dee SavioliPhone: 781-648-1617Email: [email protected]: 60 Pond Lane, Arlington, MA 02474Website: www.abgclub.org

ARLINGTON ENRICHMENT COLLABORATIVEServing the greater Arlington community through quality enrichment for middle school age youth. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Phone: 781-643-4794Email: [email protected]: 63 Acton Street, Arlington, MA 02476Website: www.arlingtonenrichment.org

ASHOKA’S YOUTH VENTUREYouth Venture’s mission is to build a global movement of young people being powerful now, changemakers now. Youth Venture helps teams of people start new youth-led organizations. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Bret CarrPhone: 617-624-8074Email: [email protected]: 51 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02130Website: www.genv.net

BIKES NOT BOMBSProviding community-based education and assisting development projects with recycled bicycles. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jeremy HansonPhone: 617-522-0222 x109Email: [email protected]: 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Website: www.bikesnotbombs.org

THE VOLUNTEER FAMILYSupporting family volunteering activities and non-profits. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Heather JackPhone: 508-561-9064Email: [email protected]: 101 Arch Street, 19th Floor, Boston, MA 02110Website: www.thevolunteerfamily.org

WAYLAND RECREATION DEPARTMENTWe want to introduce Wayland teens to the satisfactory experience of helping others during the summer. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): JoAnn KiburzPhone: 508-358-3664Email: [email protected]: 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778Website: www.wayland.ma.us/Pages/WaylandMA_Recreation/index

YouthADOPTION & FOSTER CARE MENTORING (AFC MENTORING)Our Boston-based one-to-one AFC Mentors program brings together adult mentors and youth in care, such as foster or kinship care, residential care, or adoption. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Tyler BerresPhone: 617-224-1302Email: [email protected]: 727 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02111Website: www.afcmentoring.org

AMERICA SCORES NEW ENGLAND, INC. (ASNE) To empower students in urban communities using soccer, writing, creative expression, and service-learning. With teamwork as the unifying value, ASNE inspires youth to lead healthy lifestyles, be engaged students, and become agents of change in the community. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Aaron AltmanPhone: 617-553-4694Email: [email protected]: 29 Germainia Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Website: www.americascoresboston.org


BIRTHDAY WISHESBirthday Wishes provides birthday parties to children living in homeless shelters. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Courtney VernadakisPhone: 866-388-9474Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 590645, Newton Centre, MA 02459Website: www.birthdaywishes.org

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER SALEMPromoting the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence and usefulness. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jenny DibblePhone: 978-744-0915Email: [email protected]: 13 Hawthorne Boulevard, Salem, MA 01970Website: www.bgcgs.org

CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS (CSV)Supporting the academic success of Cambridge Public School students, grades K-12. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Martha OslerPhone: 617-349-6794Email: [email protected]: 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138Website: www.csvinc.org

CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER (CCRC)Promoting the healthy development and well-being of young children in Cambridge and Somerville. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ashlee RicheyPhone: 617-547-1063 x219Email: [email protected]: 130 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139Website: www.ccrcinc.org

THE CITY SCHOOLStrengthening the power of youth to work toward building a just society. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ruby ReyesPhone: 617-822-3075Email: [email protected]: 614 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125Website: www.thecityschool.org

CITY YEAR BOSTONPromoting democracy through citizen service, civic leadership, and social entrepreneurship. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jamaal WilliamsPhone: 617-927-2400Email: [email protected]: 287 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116Website: www.cityyear.org

CITYSPROUTSThe CitySprouts mission is to develop, implement, and maintain beautiful, resource-rich school gardens in collaboration with public school communities. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kim GoldsteinPhone: 617-876-2436Email: [email protected]: 25 River Street, Cambridge, MA 02139Website: www.citysprouts.org

COMMUNITY BOATING, INC. (CBI)CBI serves the metropolitan Boston area by providing access to the water and sailing for all. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Marcin KunickiPhone: 617-523-1038Email: [email protected]: 21 David Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114Website: www.community-boating.org





GOOD SPORTSGood Sports distributes sports equipment, footwear, and apparel to community organizations offering programs to disadvantaged youth helping to lay the foundation for healthy, active lifestyles. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kira RossPhone: 617-471-1213Email: [email protected]: 1515 Hancock Street, Suite 301, Quincy, MA 02169Website: www.goodsports.org

GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY BOATINGWe provide a unique summer boating experience to a diverse community to instill confidence. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ellen Minzner, Executive DirectorPhone: 978-681-8675Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 955, Lawrence, MA 01842Website: www.boatingprogram.com

CYCLE KIDS, INC.The CYCLE Kids mission is to get children on bicycles and engage them in a physical activity that addresses the health and emotional issues facing today’s under-active, often overweight, children. Phone: 617-721-2543Email: [email protected]: 5 JFK Street, Suite 205, Cambridge, MA 02138Website: www.cyclekids.org

GATEWAYS: ACCESS TO JEWISH EDUCATIONEnabling children with special needs to become successful participants in the Jewish community. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Nancy MagerPhone: 617-630-9010 x104Email: [email protected]: 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459Website: www.jgateways.org

Students taking a break from their service work at WINDRUSH FARM THERAPEUTIC EQUITATION (W.F.T.E.), a nonprofit horse farm specializing in teaching physically, emotionally, and learning disabled children and adults to ride and work with horses.


THE GREENHOUSE SCHOOLThe greenhouse school is a year-round private alternative school in Salem, Massachusetts, for kids from infancy through grade eight. The greenhouse school is committed to true, lasting, comprehensive reform in education Volunteer Coordinator(s): Daniel WelchPhone: 978-745-4549Email: [email protected]: 145 Loring Avenue, Salem, MA 01970Website: www.greenhouseschool.org

HILL HOUSEStrengthening community by offering safe, high-quality programs, events, and outreach activities that enrich the lives of families living in Boston. through programs, events, and outreach. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Brian KosloskyPhone: 617-227-5838 x13Email: [email protected]: 127 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108Website: www.hillhouseboston.org

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS (JCC) OF GREATER BOSTON—YOUTH LITERACY CORPSA youth social justice program dedicated to improving literacy in our community. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Tamar CytrynPhone: 617-558-6512Email: [email protected]: 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459Website: www.jccgb.org/youth_literacy.html

JOHN M. BARRY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEWTONHelping children and young adults to reach their optimum potential. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Jennifer McAuliffePhone: 617-630-2066Email: [email protected]: 675 Watertown Street, Newton, MA 02460Website: www.newtonbgc.com

LEADERSHIP ENRICHMENT ADVENTURE PROJECT (LEAP)LEAP coordinates service-learning activities and seeks to help create resilient, active citizens. Minimum Age for Volunteers: under 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kim Kay HoltPhone: 781-572-6812Email: [email protected]: 2 Orchard Place, #2, Arlington, MA 02476Website: www.leaparlington.blogspot.com


BROOKLINE QUEST volunteers preparing snack bags for The Jimmy Fund Walk.



NEWTON COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (NCSC)Strengthening communities through educational programs and a network of support services. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Claire KashuckPhone: 617-969-5906 x210Email: [email protected]: 492 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465Website: www.ncscweb.org

PHILLIPS BROOKS HOUSE ASSOCIATION (PBHA)PBHA is a network of student-run service programs that aim to empower communities and youth. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Edwin Hargate, Tara VenkatramanPhone: 617-495-5526Email: [email protected], [email protected] Address: Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138Website: www.pbha.org

PIERS PARK SAILING CENTEROur mission is to use Boston Harbor and the seas beyond to provide year-round recreational, educational, and personal growth opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Bobby MartinPhone: 617-561-6677Email: [email protected]: 95 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA 02128Website: www.piersparksailing.org

PROJECT STEPPreparing Black and Latino musicians for success in classical music ensembles. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 16Volunteer Coordinator(s): Javier CaballeroPhone: 617-267-5777Email: [email protected]: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Website: www.projectstep.org

METROLACROSSE, INC.Using lacrosse to inspire personal, athletic, and educational success among urban youth. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): David HoffmanPhone: 617-288-9898Email: [email protected]: 25 Thomson Place, First Floor, Boston, MA 02210Website: www.metrolacrosse.com

MORE THAN WORDS BOOKSTORE AND CAFEMore Than Words is a non-profit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Bobby NassonPhone: 781-788-0035Email: [email protected]: 376 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453Website: www.mtwyouth.org

NANTUCKET BOYS & GIRLS CLUBTo enable young people to reach their potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 17Volunteer Coordinator(s): Justine DuncombePhone: 508-228-0158Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 269, Nantucket, MA 02554Website: www.nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org

NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE OF MIDDLE SCHOOLS (NELMS)Provides many services for learning about and implementing developmentally appropriate practices. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Karin WilmarthPhone: 978-887-6263Email: [email protected]: 460 Boston Street, #4, Topsfield, MA 01983Website: www.nelms.org


REACH OUT AND READPromoting literacy by giving books to children while teaching parents the joy of reading. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 18Volunteer Coordinator(s): Nora MurphyPhone: 617-455-0657Email: [email protected]: 56 Roland Street, Suite 100D, Boston, MA 02144Website: www.reachoutandread.org

SCHOOL OF ROCK BOSTONThe School of Rock is the nation’s premiere performance-based music school for ages 6-18. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Anderson MarPhone: 617-923-3434Email: [email protected]: 120 Elm Street, Watertown, MA 02472Website: www.schoolofrock.com/boston/main_school.php

SCIENCE CLUB FOR GIRLSBuilding self-confidence, sisterhood, and science literacy since 1994. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Erika O’BannonPhone: 617-953-2293Email: [email protected]: 136 Magazine Street, Cambridge, MA 02139Website: www.scienceclubforgirls.org

STRONG WOMEN, STRONG GIRLS (SWSG)Creating communities of strong and successful women today; supporting the strong women of tomorrow. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Amanda SprowPhone: 617-338-4833Email: [email protected]: One Milk Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02109Website: www.swsg.org


High school students support SMALL ARMY FOR A CAUSE and its BE BOLD, BE BALD! cancer fundraiser.

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TEEN VOICESTeen Voices supports and educates teen girls to amplify their voices and create social change through media. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 14Volunteer Coordinator(s): Sarah BinningPhone: 617-426-5505Email: [email protected]: 80 Summer Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02110Website: www.teenvoices.com

TENACITY, INC.Building community through tennis one child at a time. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 15Volunteer Coordinator(s): Ross BloomPhone: 617-562-0900Email: [email protected]: 38 Everett Street, Boston, MA 02134Website: www.tenacity.org

TOBIN AFTER SCHOOLFor preschool through grade five, the Tobin School nurtures and challenges the whole child to reach his/her maximum potential. Volunteer Coordinator(s): Stephanie BeaudetPhone: 781-444-5444Email: [email protected]: 72 School Street, Needham, MA 02492Website: www.thetobinschool.org

WEST END HOUSE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBInspiring and enabling youth from all backgrounds to realize their full potential. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 12Volunteer Coordinator(s): Kristin MorlokPhone: 617-787-4044Email: [email protected]: 105 Allston Street, Allston, MA 02134Website: www.westendhouse.org

YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES, INC.Inspiring youth with activities that foster life-long respect. Minimum Age for Volunteers: 13Volunteer Coordinator(s): Diron MobleyPhone: 617-267-5877Email: [email protected]: 412 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118Website: www.yeskids.org


BANK OF AMERICA STUDENT LEADERSIf you are a student with a passion for improving your community, we would like to help you turn that passion into action. We are looking for leaders who are high school juniors and seniors. Phone: 800-218-9946Address: 100 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255Website: www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_studentleaders

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS (GMS)GMS will select 1,000 talented students to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university. Phone: 877-690-4677Address: P.O. Box 10500, Fairfax, VA 22031Website: www.gmsp.org

PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONSThe Princeton Prize in Race Relations was created to identify and commend young people who are working to increase understanding and mutual respect among all races. Phone: 800-742-1036Email: [email protected]: P.O. Box 291, Princeton, NJ 08542Website: www.princeton.edu/pprize

PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTESTThe Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites United States high school students to consider the concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. elected official, who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient. Phone: 617-514-1600Email: [email protected]: John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125 Website: www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx

THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDSApplauds middle and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state, and national level, and hopes to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. Phone: 877-525-8491Email: [email protected]: International Scholarship and Tuition Services, 200 Crutchfield Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210 Website: www.spirit.prudential.com

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Guide SponsorHOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURTHoughton Mifflin Harcourt is a global learning company and the world’s largest provider of pre-K–12 educational products and solutions. HMH develops and delivers innovative, results-driven solutions that advance teacher effectiveness, improve student achievement, and foster collaboration among all education stakeholders including administrators, teachers, parents and students. With origins dating back to 1832, the Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers.Website: www.hmhco.com

Guide SupporterADVANTAGE TESTING OF BOSTONFor more than 20 years Advantage Testing has provided the highest quality private tutoring and test preparation. Our students not only improve their test scores but also develop enduring academic skills and confidence. Creating a positive environment that simultaneously challenges and supports, our tutors teach students to study not just intensively but effectively. Advantage Testing’s philosophy extends beyond test taking to encompass the importance of community service. We are continually developing new programs that will help make Advantage Testing accessible to all families.Contact: Daniel Kusik, DirectorAddress:10 Langley Road, Suite 403, Newton Centre, MA and 37 Concord Crossing, Concord, MA Phone: 617-630-8680Email: [email protected]: www.advantagetesting.com or advantagetesting.com/locations/boston

SponsorsAMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION, NEW ENGLAND (ACA) Thinking community service? Think Camp! New England’s summer camp clearinghouse and one-stop shop for “everything camp,” for campers, camps, camp professionals and the community, we are an educational non-profit at the center of the summer camp world in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. For help finding a camp or finding an answer to a camp question, contact us!Address: 80 Westview Street, Lexington, MA 02421Phone: 781-541-6080Email: [email protected]: www.ACANewEngland.org or visit www.facebook.com/ACANewEngland

Thank YousTeenlife would like to thank the following organizations that have provided their generoussupport of our 2011 Community Service Fair and our 2011 Guide to Community Service.



INTERNSHIP CONNECTIONInternship Connection is an educational, school-to-career program that provides high school and college students, ages 15-23, with “real-world” work experience through Summer, Gap Year or Athletes in Service Internships in Boston and New York City. Students are able to live at home and work a part-time flexible schedule, leaving time for other activities. Through our proven process, students receive career guidance from counselors with Masters Degrees and learn the skills required when applying to jobs. We establish and supervise an internship with carefully chosen workplace mentors in the student’s field of interest. A program highlight is the mentor’s Letter of Recommendation that students include in their college and job applications. Contact: Dr. Carole Jabbawy Address: 17 Countryside Road, Newton, MA 02459Phone: 617-796-9283Email: [email protected] Website: www.internshipconnection.com

MAINE ARTS CAMPOvernight camp offering two- or four-week sessions for 8-15 year-old boys and girls in a non- competitive, nurturing environment. Located on Unity College’s beautiful campus in Unity, Maine, the program focuses on visual and performing arts, technology, environmental education, and individual/lifetime sports. Activities include theater, dance, chorus, drawing and painting, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, photography, videography, robotics, rocketry, chess, culinary arts, creative writing, gardening, kayaking/canoeing, mountain biking, yoga, fitness, archery and martial arts.Contact: Rick MadesAddress: P.O. Box 812076, Boca Raton, FL 33481Phone: 561-865-4330 Email: [email protected] Website: www.maineartscamp.com

MIDDLEBURY-MONTEREY LANGUAGE ACADEMY (MMLA)MMLA is a four-week summer language immersion program for students who have completed grades seven through twelve. The Academy takes place each summer on select college campuses around the country, which adds to the immersion experience while preparing students for college life. Languages available for the summer of 2011 are: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.Contact: Jamie NorthrupAddress: 152 Maple Street, Middlebury, VT 05753Phone: 802-443-2900Email: [email protected]: www.mmla.middlebury.edu

THE PRINCETON REVIEWWe offer a personalized prep experience that fits your learning style, schedule, and budget. Our smart, enthusiastic, innovative instructors are rigorously trained and completely dedicated to helping you succeed. Whether you work with a Private Tutor or enroll in a Classroom Course, your instructor will impart the knowledge, techniques and confidence you need to get your best score. All of our programs are available in person or online.Address: 1340 Centre Street, Suite 104, Newton, MA 02459Phone: 800-273-8439Website: www.princetonreview.com



REIREI’s passion for the outdoors runs deep. Our core purpose is to inspire, educate and outfit people for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. Stewardship is our commitment to get people outside and leading healthy active lives, caring for our planet by protecting shared natural spaces, and engaging others in making a difference. Stewardship is also how we operate the co-op, finding ways to improve the environmental performance of our business while we strive to generate positive environmental, social and financial results. Our employees in our retail stores, distribution centers and headquarters each play an important role in our efforts through volunteering through service projects, recycling, identifying opportunities for efficiencies in our operations, and much more. Phone: 800-426-4840Website: www.rei.com

UNITED PLANETUnited Planet offers the Biggest Adventure of a Lifetime. Volunteering abroad opens minds, hearts, and worlds. Volunteers live with families, provide vital services to people in need, and forge bonds that last a lifetime. From 1 to 52 weeks in any of 40 countries: Gap Year, Summer, Spring Break. We’re a respected non-profit known for care and respect; we offer great support, training, and reasonable fees. CNN calls us “an organization to change the world!”Address: 11 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116Phone: 800-292-2316Email: [email protected]: www.unitedplanet.org

VERITAS TUTORSLocated in Harvard Square, Veritas Tutors provides high-quality subject tutoring, test preparation, and admissions consulting to Greater Boston students. The Veritas tutors take a holistic educational approach, encouraging academic growth from each and every student.Address: 1132 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138Phone: 877-265-6582Email: [email protected]: www.veritutors.com

VISIONS SERVICE ADVENTURESSince 1989, VISIONS Service Adventures has set the standard for international and domestic community service programs for students. Summer programs blend ambitious service, cultural immersion and adventure. We live in the heart of under-resourced communities in locations around the world, completing construction and non-construction projects. We work and socialize with local people and also set aside time for travel and exploration. High school and middle school programs available. French or Spanish language immersion in some locations.Address: 321 East Main Street, Suite 426, Bozeman, MT 59715Phone: 800-813-9283Email: [email protected] Website: www.visionsserviceadventures.com



Entertainment SponsorBRISTOL RECORDING & VOICE STUDIOSBristol Recording & Voice Studios is a leading Audio Recording/Production Studio and Artist Development/Management company with a 25-year history of helping singers and aspiring audio engineers/producers achieve their goals in the music industry. Services include: recording, artist development, music production, voice and performance training, dance classes, artist management and more. Clients include Jada (Universal Motown), The Dropkick Murphys (Warner), New Kids On The Block (Interscope) and more!Address: 169 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115Phone: 617-247-8689Email: [email protected] Website: www.bristolstudios.com

Media SponsorsWGBH/HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ SHOWWho will win this year’s battle of the brains? Starting February 13 at 7 p.m. on WGBH 2, join host Billy Costa for the second season of High School Quiz Show. The fast-paced academic game show puts 16 eastern Massachusetts public high schools in the spotlight, competing in qualifying matches, six playoff matches and an eastern Massachusetts championship. The winners then face off in a statewide championship against the western Massachusetts public school winners of As Schools Match Wits, a co-production of WGBY and Westfield State University. Major sponsorship for High School Quiz Show is provided by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Additional funding is provided by Safety Insurance, Comcast, and Massachusetts Teachers Association.Phone: 617-300-5400Website: www.wgbh.org/quizshow

WICKEDLOCAL.COMWith more than 160 Wicked Local community sites, we’ve got you covered. Our Wicked Local sites cover the stories that matter most to you and your family, but this online community destination is so much more than that. We like to think of Wicked Local as a collection of voices. It is a place to comment on stories, contribute your ideas, read blogs, view videos, and get involved. Get inspired, informed and empowered in just one click.Website: www.wickedlocal.com

Venue SponsorTHE MALL AT CHESTNUT HILLThe Mall at Chestnut Hill is an upscale, two-level center located in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton. Anchored by Bloomingdale’s in two locations, with the Women’s store located at the west end and the Men’s and Home & Furnishings stores anchoring the east end, the center features over 60 specialty boutiques and three excellent restaurants. Address: 199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467Phone: 617-965-3038Website: www.simon.com



Supporting ExhibitorsASPIRE BY APITrek through jungles, climb volcanoes, and volunteer in Costa Rica! Practice your soccer skills at the home of the Italian national team! Brush up on French, Irish, Italian, or Spanish language and culture and potentially earn college credit before graduating high school! The opportunity is yours—experience the world with Aspire by API!Contact: Courtney LinkAddress: 301 Camp Craft Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746Phone: 512-600-8921Email: [email protected]: www.aspirebyapi.com

CAMP STANLEYCamp Stanley at Matoaka is a two-week co-educational New England performing and visual arts camp located in beautiful Smithfield, Maine on East Pond. Camp Stanley devises an original show using the Total Theatre process. In two weeks, Camp Stanley campers conceptualize, improvise, write, act, sing, dance, clown, shoot and edit their way to success. The end result is a creative, cohesive and inspired show our community shares with family and friends at the conclusion of camp.Address: One Huntington Avenue, Suite 309, Boston, MA 02116Phone: 518-588-7146Email: [email protected]: www.mycampstanley.com

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PROGRAMS, MCLEAN HOSPITAL, A HARVARD MEDICAL AFFILIATEHelping young people and their families cope with psychiatric illness and substance abuse issues. We offer a full spectrum of mental health services: acute inpatient, partial hospitalization, short- and long-term residential, outpatient treatment, and specialized schools and camp. Address: 115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478Phone: 617-855-2000Email: [email protected]: www.mclean.harvard.edu/patient/child/

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROGRAM (ESP)The Environmental Science Program is a unique science camp for girls and boys entering grades 7-10. Students learn about the environment by hiking, biking, canoeing, doing an environmental cleanup project, and climbing Mt. Washington. From July 5-28 at Bowen School; cost: $1,095. Contact: David Backer, Executive DirectorPhone: 617-969-0288Email: [email protected]: www.newtonenvisci.org

EQUALAPPEqualApp is an online college admissions counseling program, developed by former Ivy League admissions officers, that improves applicants’ chances of getting into college. EqualApp provides lessons and interactive application tools—and connects high school students and parents with former college admissions officers and current college students who offer personalized guidance and inside knowledge.Phone: 914-262-2005Email: [email protected]: www.equalapp.com



KOSIEROWSKI EDUCATION GROUP (KEG)Thrive at home, school and work, with Kosierowski Education Group (KEG). Supporting families and children to thrive! Specialties: Reducing family stress, supporting ADHD, College Admissions, Organize Students at home and for success at school (spring 2011). Consider our 2-hour ADHD Mini-course and intensive college planning camps (See the “College Express”). Keith is a Certified School Counselor and a life coach. Complimentary consultations. Scholarships available.Contact: Keith KosierowskiAddress: 5 Craig Lane, Hingham, MA 02043Phone: 781-214-0524Email: [email protected]: www.gotomykeg.com

POPP & ASSOCIATES COLLEGE COUNSELINGWe provide expert college admissions guidance to students of all ages. Our comprehensive services and flexible appointment scheduling (including weekends) offer clients a competitive advantage throughout the college application process. Please contact us today to set up your free consultation!Contact: Mindy PoppAddress: 354 Washington Street, Suite 225, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481Phone: 781-859-9116Email: [email protected]: www.poppandassociates.com

THE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE (TEC)Explore your career options. Internships are not just for college students. Opportunities for high school students exist as well. The Education Cooperative (TEC) offers a unique opportunity to all students who have completed two years of high school. TEC’s internship programs provide a meaningful experience in a supervised professional environment, ensuring that students are able to realize their potential. Address: 1112 High Street, P.O. Box 186, Dedham, MA 02027Phone: 781-326-2473Email: [email protected]: www.tec-coop.org

TRAVEL FOR TEENSTravel for Teens believes teen travel should be both fun and enriching. We visit the best of the mainstream attractions with opportunities to explore from a less touristy perspective. Our programs feature choice in what you do, see, and experience, a dynamic that sets us apart from others.Contact: Ned ClarkAddress: 900 West Valley Road, Suite 300, Wayne, PA 19087Phone: 888-457-4534Email: [email protected]: www.travelforteens.com

ZODDA COLLEGE SERVICESJudy Zodda opens a world of possibilities for all college-bound students. She also has a successful record with student athletes, those with learning differences, and creative and performing arts students.Contact: Judy ZoddaAddress: 2 Willowbrook Drive, Framingham, MA 01702Phone: 508-872-1947Email: [email protected]: www.zoddacollegeservices.com



ContributorsAnd we would also like to thank the following organizations for their support.

AMERASPORT Amerasport is the premier sports merchandise outfitter in America. Leading colleges and schools, top athletic programs, and camps steeped in tradition turn to us for branded apparel and bags. Why? Because we deliver an exceptional product quickly, at a great value and with a close eye to detail.Amerasport turns customers into fans.Website: www.amerasport.com

BOLOCO Boloco is a Boston-based chain of 16 restaurants throughout New England that serve traditional and inspired burritos, bowls, salads, smoothies, and shakes using a blend of bold, inspiring and often unexpected ingredients. Boloco was the first chain of restaurants in New England to become Certified Green™ by the Green Restaurant Association.Website: www.boloco.com, twitter.com/boloco, facebook.com/boloco

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SINO LANGUAGE GATEWAYOur unique programs provide worldwide students ages 8-18 an opportunity to learn Chinese in China, experience the rich culture, and explore the country. Contact(s): Anna YuPhone: 866-WITH-SLGEmail: [email protected]: P.O. Box 23634, San Jose, CA 95153Website: www.sinolanguage.org

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERSylvan Learning is the leading tutoring provider for students of all ages and skill levels. Sylvan’s certified instructors provide in-center and online individualized instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills and college test prep.Phone: 888-EDUCATEEmail: [email protected] Address: 1626 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446Website: www.educate.com

YOUNG BROADCASTERS OF AMERICA (YBA)Want to host your own TV show? Young Broadcasters of America can show you how. YBA produces nightly webcasts, and offers on camera training to kids under the age of 19. Phone: 508-650-2000Website: www.youngbroadcasters.com

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NON-PROFITS—ALPHABETICAL

29 ACE (Alternatives for Community & Environment) 26 ACEing Autism 35 Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring (AFC Mentoring) 35 America Scores New England, Inc. (ASNE) 6 American Cancer Society 6 American Diabetes Association 15 American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) 11 American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay 11 Animal Rescue League of Boston 29 Appalachian Mountain Club 26 ARC of East Middlesex (EMARC) 27 ARC of Greater Boston 35 Arlington Boys & Girls Club 15 Arlington Center for the Arts 35 Arlington Enrichment Collaborative 15 ArtCorps 6 Arthritis Foundation, Massachusetts Chapter 16 Artists For Humanity (AFH) 16 ArtsBoston 16 ArtSpan 35 Ashoka's Youth Venture 16 Asian American Civic Association (AACA) 6 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America,

New England Chapter 7 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 22 Belmont Food Pantry 27 Best Buddies Massachusetts 19 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) 22 Beverly Bootstraps Community Services, Inc.—

Tom Gifford Food Pantry 25 Big Brother Big Sister Foundation 25 Big Sister Association of Greater Boston 35 Bikes Not Bombs 36 Birthday Wishes 30 Blue Hills Trailside Museum 20 Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) 16 Boston Ballet Volunteer Association 7 Boston Bikes 16 Boston By Foot 32 Boston Cares 17 Boston International Film Festival (BIFF) 17 Boston Jewish Film Festival (BJFF) 7 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk

7 Boston Mobilization 22 Boston Rescue Mission (BRM) 36 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem 27 Bridgewell 27 Brookline Quest 9 Brookline Senior Center 11 Buddy Dog Humane Society, Inc. 36 Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) 11 Catholic Charities of Boston 27 Challenge Unlimited, Inc. 30 Charles River Boat Clean-up 27 The Charles River Center 31 Charles River Conservancy 12 Charlestown Lacrosse and Learning Center 36 Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) 17 Citi Performing Arts Center Education Department 33 City Mission Society—Boston Urban Outreach (CMS) 36 The City School 36 City Year Boston 36 CitySprouts 33 Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) 36 Community Boating, Inc. (CBI) 7 Community Dialogues 12 Community Servings 22 Cradles to Crayons 27 Creative Living, Inc. 37 CYCLE Kids, Inc. 12 Dare Family Services 17 DeCordova School Summer Program 10 Discovering What's Next 20 Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts 33 DoSomething.org 12 East End House 12 Ellis Memorial 24 Empower Dalit Women of Nepal (EDWON) 10 Ethos 12 Families for Depression Awareness 12 Fenway Health GLBT Helpline & Peer Listening Line 31 First Hand Projects 31 The Food Project 33 Foundation for MetroWest 31 Friends of the Blue Hills 27 Friendship Circle 22 Gaining Ground

There are thousands of community service opportunities across the country and the world. We hope that the Greater Boston organizations featured in this Guide to Community Service will help you get started on your journey.

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31 Garden in the Woods 37 Gateways: Access to Jewish Education 20 Girls' LEAP Self-Defense 37 Good Sports 26 Got Books Inc. 22 The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) 37 Greater Lawrence Community Boating 28 Greater Waltham ARC 38 The Greenhouse School 31 Greenschools 25 Growth Through Learning 12 Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston 31 Hale Reservation 23 Haley House 20 Health & Education Services, Inc. of Massachusetts 20 Health Quarters—Northeastern Massachusetts 20 Healthworks Foundation 23 Heifer International—Northeast Office 38 Hill House 17 HOME, Inc. 20 Hope in Bloom, Inc. (HIB) 23 Horizons for Homeless Children 13 Hospitality Homes 13 Housing Nantucket 18 The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston (ICA) 25 Invisible Children 38 The Jewish Community Centers (JCC) of Greater Boston—

Youth Literacy Corps 28 Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) 38 John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton 38 Leadership Enrichment Adventure Project (LEAP) 7 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,

Massachusetts Chapter 10 Little Brothers—Friends of the Elderly 13 Lowell Alliance for Families and Neighborhoods 18 Lyric Stage Company 18 Mary Ferrell Foundation 31 Massachusetts Audubon Society 28 Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) 20 Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) 25 Medical Missions for Children (MMFC) 7 Melanoma Education Foundation 8 Melanoma Foundation of New England 39 MetroLacrosse, Inc. 8 Minga 39 More Than Words Bookstore and Cafe 11 MSPCA—Angell 8 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Central New England 18 Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) 19 Museum of Science (MOS)

39 Nantucket Boys & Girls Club 32 The Natick Community Organic Farm 28 National Alliance on Mental Illness

of Massachusetts (NAMI) 10 The Neville Center at Fresh Pond 19 New Art Center 32 New England Aquarium 21 New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) 39 New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS) 39 Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) 11 Northeast Animal Shelter 10 North Hill 23 North Shore Community Action Programs (NSCAP) 34 North Shore Teen Initiative (NSTI) 13 North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) Cancer Walk/Run 13 OASIS 23 On The Rise, Inc. 23 One Family Inc. 28 Outdoor Explorations 8 Ovations for the Cure 9 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge 9 Par Fore the Cure/The Golf Ball 28 Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD), Mentor Match 25 Partners In Development, Inc. (PID) 34 People Making a Difference (PMD) 39 Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) 39 Piers Park Sailing Center 10 Pine Knoll Nursing Center 9 Project Bread—The Walk for Hunger 39 Project Step 19 Prozdor of Hebrew College 14 REACH Beyond Domestic Violence—PAVEnet 40 Reach Out and Read 14 Room to Grow 32 Roots & Shoots New England 34 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)/Rotary

International District 7930 14 Salem Main Streets Initiative 23 Salvation Army 14 Samaritans, Inc. 11 Save A Dog 40 School of Rock Boston 40 Science Club For Girls 21 Small Army for a Cause—Be Bold, Be Bald! 15 Social Capital Inc. 28 Special Olympics Massachusetts 26 Sport in Society 15 St. Francis House 23 StandUp For Kids—Boston 40 Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG) 21 Strongest Link AIDS Services, Inc.

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Boston 35 Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring 6 American Diabetes Association 11 Animal Rescue League of Boston 29 Appalachian Mountain Club 16 Artists For Humanity 16 ArtsBoston 35 Ashoka's Youth Venture 16 Asian American Civic Association 7 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 27 Best Buddies Massachusetts 19 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 25 Big Sister Association of Greater Boston 16 Boston Ballet Volunteer Association 7 Boston Bikes 16 Boston By Foot 32 Boston Cares 17 Boston International Film Festival (BIFF) 17 Boston Jewish Film Festival (BJFF) 22 Boston Rescue Mission (BRM) 11 Catholic Charities of Boston 17 Citi Performing Arts Center Education Department 33 City Mission Society—Boston Urban Outreach 36 City Year Boston 33 Combined Jewish Philanthropies 36 Community Boating, Inc. 12 Ellis Memorial 12 Fenway Health GLBT Helpline & Peer Listening Line 20 Girls' LEAP Self-Defense 22 Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) 12 Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston 23 Haley House 38 Hill House 13 Hospitality Homes 18 The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston (ICA) 18 Lyric Stage Company 20 Massachusetts General Hospital 39 MetroLacrosse, Inc. 18 Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) 19 Museum of Science (MOS) 32 New England Aquarium 21 New England Baptist Hospital 23 One Family Inc. 28 Partners for Youth with Disabilities, Mentor Match 34 People Making a Difference (PMD) 39 Project Step 40 Reach Out and Read 14 Room to Grow 32 Roots & Shoots New England 34 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)/

Rotary International District 7930

9 Susan G. Komen for the Cure—Massachusetts 32 Tanglewood 4H Camp and Learning Center 41 Teen Voices 34 TELEM: Jewish Youth Making a Difference Together 41 Tenacity, Inc. 28 Tennis SERVES 19 Theatre Company of Saugus 21 the MA Outdoor Volunteer Experience (theMOVE) 41 Tobin After School 29 Triangle 32 The Trustees of Reservations—Appleton Farms 15 United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley 24 Victory Programs ReVision Urban Farm 35 The Volunteer Family 35 Wayland Recreation Department 24 Wellspring House 41 West End House Boys & Girls Club 19 WGBH Educational Foundation 29 Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc. (W.F.T.E.) 11 Wolf Hollow 24 The Women's Lunch Place 32 World Computer Exchange 32 World Wide Waldens 15 YMCA of Greater Boston: Oak Square 15 YMCA of Greater Boston: Waltham 41 Youth Enrichment Services, Inc. 19 ZUMIX, Inc.

NON-PROFITS—BY LOCATION

Allston 41 West End House Boys & Girls Club

Andover 27 Challenge Unlimited, Inc. 27 Creative Living, Inc.

Arlington 35 Arlington Boys & Girls Club 15 Arlington Center for the Arts 35 Arlington Enrichment Collaborative 38 Leadership Enrichment Adventure Project (LEAP)

Belmont 22 Belmont Food Pantry

Beverly 22 Beverly Bootstraps Community Services, Inc.—

Tom Gifford Food Pantry 20 Health & Education Services, Inc. of Massachusetts 20 Health Quarters—Northeastern Massachusetts 32 The Trustees of Reservations—Appleton Farms

Billerica 13 OASIS


23 Salvation Army 14 Samaritans, Inc. 21 Small Army for a Cause—Be Bold, Be Bald! 26 Sport in Society 15 St. Francis House 23 StandUp For Kids—Boston 40 Strong Women, Strong Girls 9 Susan G. Komen for the Cure—Massachusetts 41 Teen Voices 34 TELEM: Jewish Youth Making a Difference Together 41 Tenacity, Inc. 15 United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley 35 The Volunteer Family 19 WGBH Educational Foundation 24 The Women's Lunch Place 41 Youth Enrichment Services, Inc.

Boxford 29 Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc. (W.F.T.E)

Brighton 27 ARC of Greater Boston 22 Cradles to Crayons 15 YMCA of Greater Boston: Oak Square

Brookline 7 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk 27 Brookline Quest 9 Brookline Senior Center

Cambridge 11 American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay 20 Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) 7 Boston Mobilization 36 Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) 31 Charles River Conservancy 36 Child Care Resource Center 36 CitySprouts 37 CYCLE Kids, Inc. 12 East End House 10 The Neville Center at Fresh Pond 23 On The Rise, Inc. 39 Phillips Brooks House Association 40 Science Club For Girls 21 the MA Outdoor Volunteer Experience (theMOVE)

Charlestown 12 Charlestown Lacrosse and Learning Center

Chestnut Hill 27 Friendship Circle

Concord 22 Gaining Ground 8 Melanoma Foundation of New England

Danvers 21 Strongest Link AIDS Services, Inc.

Dedham 20 Hope in Bloom, Inc.

Dorchester 36 The City School 20 Healthworks Foundation 24 Victory Programs ReVision Urban Farm

East Boston 39 Piers Park Sailing Center 9 Project Bread—The Walk for Hunger 19 ZUMIX, Inc.

Framingham 6 American Cancer Society 30 Charles River Boat Clean-up 31 Garden in the Woods

Gloucester 24 Wellspring House

Holbrook 25 Big Brother Big Sister Foundation

Hull 32 World Computer Exchange

Ipswich 15 ArtCorps 18 Mary Ferrell Foundation 25 Partners In Development, Inc. 11 Wolf Hollow

Jamaica Plain 35 America Scores New England, Inc. 35 Bikes Not Bombs 12 Community Servings 10 Ethos 17 HOME, Inc. 10 Little Brothers—Friends of the Elderly 11 MSPCA—Angell

Lawrence 37 Greater Lawrence Community Boating

Lexington 16 ArtSpan

Lincoln 17 DeCordova School Summer Program 31 Massachusetts Audubon Society 31 The Food Project 32 World Wide Waldens

Lowell 13 Lowell Alliance for Families and Neighborhoods

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Newton Centre 36 Birthday Wishes 28 Tennis SERVES

Newtonville 19 New Art Center

North Waltham 24 Empower Dalit Women of Nepal (EDWON)

Peabody 7 Melanoma Education Foundation 23 North Shore Community Action Programs

Quincy 37 Good Sports

Reading 26 ARC of East Middlesex

Roxbury 29 ACE (Alternatives for Community & Environment) 7 Community Dialogues 12 Dare Family Services 23 Horizons for Homeless Children

Rutland 23 Heifer International—Northeast Office

Salem 36 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem 11 Northeast Animal Shelter 13 North Shore Medical Center (NSMC) Cancer Walk/Run 14 Salem Main Streets Initiative 38 The Greenhouse School

Saugus 19 Theatre Company of Saugus

Scituate 20 Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts

Sudbury 11 Buddy Dog Humane Society, Inc. 31 First Hand Projects 11 Save A Dog

Topsfield 39 New England League of Middle Schools

Waltham 12 Families for Depression Awareness 28 Greater Waltham ARC 28 Jewish Family & Children's Service 38 More Than Words Bookstore and Cafe 8 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Central New England 14 REACH Beyond Domestic Violence—PAVEnet 15 YMCA of Greater Boston: Waltham

Lynn 27 Bridgewell

Malden 29 Triangle

Mansfield 31 Greenschools

Marblehead 34 North Shore Teen Initiative (NSTI) 9 Par Fore the Cure/The Golf Ball

Marlborough 28 Special Olympics Massachusetts

Medford 25 Growth Through Learning 28 Outdoor Explorations

Melrose 28 Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress

Milton 30 Blue Hills Trailside Museum 31 Friends of the Blue Hills

Nantucket 13 Housing Nantucket 39 Nantucket Boys & Girls Club

Natick 33 Foundation for MetroWest 32 The Natick Community Organic Farm 8 Ovations for the Cure 7 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,

Massachusetts Chapter

Needham 6 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America,

New England Chapter 10 North Hill 9 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge 27 The Charles River Center 41 Tobin After School

Newton 15 American Jewish Historical Society 6 Arthritis Foundation, Massachusetts Chapter 10 Discovering What's Next 37 Gateways: Access to Jewish Education 38 The Jewish Community Centers (JCC)

of Greater Boston-Youth Literacy Corps 38 John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton 8 Minga 19 Prozdor of Hebrew College


Watertown 40 School of Rock Boston

Wayland 35 Wayland Recreation Department

West Newton 17 Boston Jewish Film Festival 39 Newton Community Service Center

West Roxbury 26 ACEing Autism

Westwood 31 Hale Reservation

Wilmington 26 Got Books Inc.

Woburn 25 Medical Missions for Children (MMFC) 28 National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts 15 Social Capital Inc.

Wrentham 10 Pine Knoll Nursing Center

Lincolnville, Maine 32 Tanglewood 4H Camp and Learning Center

New York, New York 33 DoSomething.org

San Diego, California 25 Invisible Children

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

42 Bank of America Student Leaders 42 Gates Millennium Scholars 42 Princeton Prize in Race Relations 42 Profile in Courage Essay Contest 42 The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards


43 American Camp Association (ACA) 43 Advantage Testing of Boston 49 Amerasport 47 Aspire by API 49 Boloco 46 Bristol Recording & Voice Studios 47 Camp Stanley 47 Child and Adolescent Programs, McClean Hospital,

a Harvard Affiliate 47 Environmental Science Program (ESP) 47 EqualApp 43 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

44 Internship Connection 48 Kosierowski Education Group (KEG) 46 The Mall at Chestnut Hill 44 Maine Arts Camp 44 Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy (MMLA) 49 Photography by John Wang 48 Popp & Associates College Consulting 44 The Princeton Review 45 REI 49 Sino Language Gateway 49 Sylvan Learning Center 48 The Education Cooperative (TEC) 48 Travel for Teens 45 United Planet 45 Veritas Tutors 45 Visions Service Adventures 46 WGBH/High School Quiz Show 46 Wickedlocal.com 49 Young Broadcasters of America (YBA) 48 Zodda College Services

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