Aim High supports students in grades 9-12 who have small gaps in skills and knowledge, and just need that extra push to find success. Aim High mentors work 1-on-1 or with a small group of students in humanities or STEM subjects. Aim High helps students build confidence and resilience and prepare for their future aspirations.
Referees are available for regular volunteer opportunities over an 8-week fall season and/or a 10-week spring season. Game Days require a weekly 2-hour commitment between 2:30 and 6:00PM.
Regular office administration, translation, and communications support is needed. Opportunities throughout the year are available during normal office hours.
Teams of volunteers (8-20) will join groups of elementary or middle school students (~30) for 2 hours of activities. Our traditional projects include soccer skills stations, nutrition or academic relay races, and can also include field and school clean ups, landscape projects, and more. Field Days come with a donation and we will work with…
Boston Scores’ One Hen program teaches students how to create and run real-life small businesses through a micro-loan. With the profits, they repay their loans and support a local charity of their choice. Volunteers join our students in the classroom to help the students plan and/or execute their business through the different phases including choosing…
Coaches are required to commit to weekly engagement over an 8- to 12- week season in the fall and/or spring. Volunteers must be free for at least 2 hours on weekdays between 2:30 and 6:00PM.
The program provides soccer, academic support, college exploration, job & career skill building, service projects, and community-building events. Opportunities to work with high schoolers after school, in the evening, or on weekends are available during Boston Public School’s academic year.
A peer program whereby cancer survivors who have been through chemotherapy volunteer with patients currently receiving chemo.
Allies for Immigrants is a partnership between Boston Cares and English for New Bostonians aimed at engaging more volunteers in supporting English language learning and pathways towards citizenship for local immigrants. Volunteers participate in an initial training before serving as either a classroom aid or a conversation group leader, and commit to serving at least…
Assisting EEG technicians with cleaning patient heads after their tests, helping prepare supplies for the test, and helping stock test space with supplies.