Regards,

Marie Schwartz
President

Spotlight of the Month:
Teens CAN Make a Difference Through Boston Cares     

(Above: Teen Participants in Winter Teen Teamworks 2009)

Although Boston Cares is the largest adult volunteer organization in New England, it also offers plenty of volunteer opportunities for teens. Karen Boss and Nikki Fountas of Boston Cares recently spoke with TeenLife Boston about the opportunities and programs the agency offers specifically for teens & families, including information about its upcoming week-long intensive volunteer program, Teen Teamworks, that is open to teens age 13 -17. Read more

Article of the Month:
How Much Does Involvement Outside the Classroom Matter When it Comes to Applying for College?             

	Ever wondered how much an applicant's involvement outside the classroom really matters to colleges & universities?

      Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities                    

June 13th- Volunteer for the Cambridge River Festival this weekend and support the arts while enjoying the festivities. More

  

	June 20th- Help World Computer Exchange bridge the digital divide by volunteering to pack and test computers. More

	June 20th- Volunteer at the 2009 Life is good Festival on Boston Common & spend a day outdoors, helping others of all ages release their playful selves while raising money for our most vulnerable children. The day begins at 10 a.m. with a High-Energy Fundraising Walk.

	June 27th-  Volunteer with People Making a   Difference to help with children's face  painting and sand art. More

	June 27th & 28th. Volunteer at Heifer's International Fair and be a part of a festival that is celebrating global cultures. More

June 28th- Volunteer to help the Multiple   Sclerosis Society of Central New England with its  2-day Cape Cod Getaway Bike Ride. More

	July 9th-  Volunteer with People Making a   Difference at the opening night of free movies at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. More

	July 11th-  Volunteer with People Making a  Difference to help improve the Franklin Park Zoo. More

	July 31st- The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge needs volunteers for its weekend bike-a-thon that crosses the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. More

	Summer- Volunteer to write grants for  The Concord Conservatory of Music, a great  opportunity for any teen looking to work in  the non-profit sector. More

	Summer- Help the Boston Rescue Mission  prepare & serve meals for the homeless population of Boston. More

Summer- Organize a goods drive to help Cradle to  Crayons provide essentials for parents with young  children. More

Year-Round- Serve as a host family in 2009-2010 for a Harvard graduate student from a foreign country. More

  

	Year-Round- Join On the Rise for Volunteer  Saturdays  & participate in an array of volunteer  projects that are creative & fun. More

	Year-Round- Donate your computer & computer   accessories to World Computer Exchange. More

    Featured Partners                     

The Brown Ledge Gap Year Program teaches teens 18+ to live & learn on their with guidance & support. Gain skills, from cooking your meals to executing ambitious documentary projects, that help you get the most out of college as well as prepare you for life beyond college. Locations include: Vermont, Utah, Louisiana.

  

	Drew deferred his college acceptance for one year. Because he was interested in film,  Internship Connection helped him create a resume, prepped him for his interview & arranged an internship for him with a company in Boston that creates documentaries & programs for the Discovery & History Channels, WGBH & more.

	AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time, team-based residential program for teens age 18+. Teens live on one of 5 campuses, located in Denver, Colorado; Sacramento, California; Perry Point, Maryland; Vicksburg, MS; & Vinton, Iowa. Applications due July 1st, 2009.