• A feature article that gives students plenty of resources on how to start the school year "green" by donating and recycling your unused and/or unwanted items

• Information on how teens can help the non-profit Cradles to Crayons with its Ready-For-School initiatives that provide low-income and homeless children 0-12 with much-needed school supplies throughout the year

• More  August opportunities, donation/goods drives, local summer programs sessions, and upcoming events
  

• Our featured listings
  

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Feature Article
Starting the School Year Green     

  

TeenLife Boston’s annual recycling article is back and filled with fresh ideas for donating your unused and unwanted items. Before heading into another school year, get some cleaning done and donate your things to organizations that really need them. Read Full Article

Spotlight of the Month
Making Back-to-School Season Easier for Children with Cradles to Crayonss

Teens at Cradles to Crayons 2nd Annual Backpack-a-Thon in August 2008, where 500 volunteers helped to fill 20,000 backpacks with brand new school supplies for Boston area kids ages 4-12 heading back to school

Backpacks, notebooks, folders, pens, and pencils are necessities that low-income and homeless children don’t take for granted. That’s why Cradles to Crayons, based out of North Quincy runs a “Ready for School Campaign” each Fall that helps area children age 0-12 come to school prepared. Read Full Article 

      Volunteer & Internship Opportunities                    

August 15th: Get the chance to design and improve DoSomething.org by applying for the 2009-2010 Youth Advisory Council. Council Members will fly to New York City this fall and spend 2 days (November 6-7th) with 30 amazing teens at the DoSomething offices. Applications close August 15th.



August 15th: Help the World Computer Exchange with its mission to bridge the digital divide for the world's poorest youth by volunteering to pack and test computers.





August 15th: Serve as an Outreach Volunteer for The Boston Rescue Mission and support the less fortunate of Boston who are living on the streets.

August 15th: Get involved with People Making a Difference and paint kids' faces for a day of fun, food, and entertainment for the families of West Broadway in South Boston.




September 13th: Volunteer at the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk – a one day event dedicated to conquering all forms of cancer. You can also help keep the event environmentally friendly by being a part of the Jimmy Fund Walk Green Team.




September 14th:The Citi Performing Arts Center is holding auditions the week of September 14th for its Fall Internship Program. This internship offers teens age 14-19 the opportunity improve their acting ability, learn more about their community, and receive a small stipend for their efforts.




Fall: Ever wondered how you could put your Facebook skills to good use? Help teach Web and social media skills at Discovering What's Next. They are also looking for a student with excellent Web skills to help re-design their Web site. They can help you achieve community service credit for both of these projects.


Want more? Check out our Teen Help Wanted section.

    Featured Listings                     

With more than 40 years of experience and 400 schools and offices worldwide, EF International Language Schools provide students age 16 and older with the optimal language-learning environment. EF programs are personalized and equipped with the latest technology. EF also assists students with study abroad arrangements every step of the way. 

Thinking about a career in science, and need some more education? Consider taking courses in the Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences program  for age 19 and older at Boston University. This is an undergraduate program offering classes in the evening with reduced tuition through Metropolitan College. Register now through September 16th, 2009.

The International School for Earth Studies is a private, interdisciplinary institution for students age 16 and older specializing in Earth-based studies located outside of Ottawa, Canada’s Capital. The principle goal is to help students develop vision and responsibility inspired through appreciation and love for natural places and the greater environment.

                                           

 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Donation/Goods Drives

Now: Launched by DoSomething.org and Staples, Do Something 101 is a national school supply drive that benefits underserved youth. Now in its second year, the campaign encourages YOU to collect school supplies to support your community now through September 19th


Year-Round: Help On The Rise support and provide much-need resources to homeless women by collecting goods for its "Make-It-Home" Program. The organization is also accepting new and unused travel sized toiletries. They are also currently accepting summer clothes.


Year-Round: Did you know that E-waste represents 2% of America's trash in landfills, but 70% of our overall toxic waste?  World Computer Exchange  accepts working computer and computer accessory donations year-round. Click here for a full list of acceptable donations.

 

Save The Date! Upcoming Local Summer Program Sessions
 

Local Summer Programs
Starting On...

August 16th

Berklee College of Music:
* Guitar Sessions for Teens age 15 & older

August 17th

Diablo Glass School
* Teen Vacation Intensives for Teens age 18 and younger (Start date also available on August 24th)

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts
* Basic Baking for Teens age 16 and younger (Start date also available on August 24th)

Fenn School
* Day Tripper Adventure Camp for Teens age 15 and younger
* Half-and-Half Camp for Teens age 15 and younger

Upcoming Events

August 14th

*Boston-

August 17th

*Boston's South End- Salsa in the Park in with MetaMovements (free)

*Arlington- The Children's Room Connections Night Open House 

August 19th

*Cambridge- Anikai Dance Performance

August 22nd

*Provincetown- Elan Summer Dance Festival

August 23rd

*Boston- Rise to the Ovation Climb-a-Thon

August 29th

*Quincy- Walk for the Arc of South Shore

Tip of the Month
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