By Carol Leon When I started my AmeriCorps VISTA year at the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement almost nine months… Read more Serving the Immigrant Community: One Library at a Time
Author: Boston Cares
Boston Cares organizes and leads team oriented volunteer opportunities throughout Greater Boston that have a positive impact on individuals and communities.
May 2016 Volunteer Spotlight: Charlie Lane
About Charlie: Charlie is currently a senior at the Advanced Math and Science Academy. Joining Boston Cares in the summer… Read more May 2016 Volunteer Spotlight: Charlie Lane
Boston Partners in Education: A History
by Tim Pettus In the past year, I have been given an opportunity by AmeriCorps VISTA, Boston Cares, and Boston Partners… Read more Boston Partners in Education: A History
Giving Kids the Power to Serve in 5 Easy Steps!
By Aysia Rodriguez Hands down, I have the most fun in the Boston Cares office—which is saying something when you’re… Read more Giving Kids the Power to Serve in 5 Easy Steps!
April 2016 Volunteer Spotlight: Stefanie O’Shea & Catherine Zagroba
About Stefanie: Stefanie works as the Director of Job Training Services at Community Work Services (a Boston Cares partner). Originally… Read more April 2016 Volunteer Spotlight: Stefanie O’Shea & Catherine Zagroba
#TBT: ServiceWorks Bootcamp, A Photostory
By Elaine Hsiang P-O-W-E-R … Read more #TBT: ServiceWorks Bootcamp, A Photostory
What is AmeriCorps VISTA?
VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) was founded in 1965 as a national service program to fight poverty in America. In 1993, VISTA was… Read more What is AmeriCorps VISTA?
The Corps: A VISTA Legacy
By Orláith Duggan As the Program Development Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA, I wear a few different hats: one of which is… Read more The Corps: A VISTA Legacy
March 2016 Volunteer Spotlight: Emily Blackwell
Meet Emily, one of our ServiceWorks Skill Building Trainers, and learn about how ServiceWorks inspires opportunity youth to take an active role in their communities!
What does a squirrel say on Valentine’s Day? I’m nuts for you!
By Meg M., GoCreate Volunteer I volunteered at my first GoCreate event yesterday: Sunday, February 7! GoCreate is a program… Read more What does a squirrel say on Valentine’s Day? I’m nuts for you!
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