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Boston Cares organizes and leads team oriented volunteer opportunities throughout Greater Boston that have a positive impact on individuals and communities.

Serving the Immigrant Community: One Library at a Time

Posted on May 9, 2016April 5, 2017 by Boston Cares

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

May 2016 Volunteer Spotlight: Charlie Lane

Posted on May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 by Boston Cares

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

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Boston Cares

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!

Posted on April 11, 2016September 30, 2016 by Boston Cares

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

Posted on April 1, 2016April 6, 2016 by Boston Cares

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

Posted on March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 by Boston Cares

By Elaine Hsiang P-O-W-E-R                                … Read more #TBT: ServiceWorks Bootcamp, A Photostory

What is AmeriCorps VISTA?

Posted on March 9, 2016March 17, 2016 by Boston Cares

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

Posted on March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 by Boston Cares

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

Posted on March 1, 2016March 2, 2016 by Boston Cares

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!

Posted on February 8, 2016February 17, 2016 by Boston Cares

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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