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Boston Volunteer Program for Teens
Boston is known as the Cradle of Liberty, the City of Champions or Beantown. Immerse yourself in this bustling U.S. city that is rich in history through impactful community welfare and youth leadership volunteer work. On this student community service program in Boston, teens will have the opportunity to mentor youth and provide positive guidance, and work with communities in need of family services. This Boston student tour uses a service-learning framework where our staff provides guidance and reflection on the impact of the work we do throughout the program and promotes the value of empathy and cultural sensitivity. By joining this program, you will help the community thrive.
This 8-day program is a portion of our longer 16 day Boston & Washington, D.C. Community Service program.
About This Program
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What It’s Like
The perfect balance of meaningful service projects and unforgettable adventures.
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20 Service Hours
A certificate of completion detailing the program's service hours and projects will be issued after the trip.
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Recognition
Your service hours are eligible toward the President's Volunteer Service Award.
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Service Projects
Everybody participates together in each project. Specific projects are confirmed in late spring and are similar to those described.
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Accommodations
College Residence.
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Meals
Includes breakfast and dinner daily, plus 4 lunches.
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Activities
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
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Transportation
Travel in passenger vans driven by our staff.
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Group Size
Up to 24 participants.
Program Highlights
- • Help children in need by organizing, quality checking and sorting donations.
- • Bike the Freedom Trail.
- • Run programming for children at a camp.
- • Steer Swan Boats in the Boston Public Gardens & canoe the Charles River.
- • Sit back & enjoy the Blue Man Group.
- • Explore Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market in the heart of downtown.
- • Work with local children on an arts & crafts project.
- • Experience campus life at Boston University.
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Boston, Massachusetts
Situated on the bank of Charles River, Boston University’s campus is a mix of relaxing green spaces and urban excitement. It’s the ultimate “home base” from which to explore one of the world’s best college towns.