February School Break Youth Resources & Opportunities
|
HOPELINE
|
SUMMER JOB REGISTRATION: DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER!
2009 HOPELINE INFORMATION
Mark your calendar and do not forget to register with the Hopeline to work through the Boston Youth Fund during the summer of 2009! All applicants must be residents of Boston and be between the ages of 15 and 17 years old. You must turn 15 on or before Jul 5, 2009 and cannot turn 18 on or before Aug 14, 2009.
How to Register:
Call 617-635-HOPE (4763)
Tuesday 02/17/09 10am-2pm
Wednesday 02/18/09 10am-2pm
Thursday 02/19/09 10am-2pm
Tuesday 02/24/09 4pm-8pm
OR
Register online at www.bostonyouthzone.com by clicking on the Summer Jobs Link. The website will be open 24 hours a day from 10am on Feb 17 until 11:59pm on Mar 16.
Registering with the Hopeline does NOT guarantee a summer job.
Flyers in many languages are available. Also, check out a list of sites that offered HOPELINE jobs last summer. www.bostonyouthzone.com/teenzone/employment/byf
|
|
R.O.C.K. IT!!!
|
Boston R.O.C.K. It Launch Into Summer: Check out available opportunities for Summer 2009 at the Strand Theatre on Feb 17, 11am-1pm. Youth ages 9-14 and their families are welcome to come have some fun! See special guests and a celebrity MC, watch a screening of the 2008 Celtics DVD, see special performances, and receive a gift bag. Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester. For more information, call 617-635-KIDS
|
|
BCYF VACATION
|
Check Out What Boston Centers for Youth and Families Has to Offer Over February Break!: Participate in one of the many programs and activities being offered by BCYF and the Recreation Department during February School Vacation. Play sports, go on field trips and more! For information on what various sites in the city are offering, go to: www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf
|
|
ABCD SUMMER JOBS
|
ABCD SUMMERWORKS: ABCD Summerworks will begin taking applications for their summer jobs program "Summerworks" beginning Feb 17 through the rest of the school year at their neighborhood ABCD offices. Youth must be Boston residents, income eligible and between the ages of 14-21. To find a list of neighborhood offices to drop off an application and to learn more about the program, go to www.summerworks.net
|
|
MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL
|
Use Your Time Over February Vacation to Apply for the 2009-10 Mayor's Youth Council!: Are you a high school sophomore or junior who wants to make a difference in your community? Each year, teens from all over the city are selected to outreach to peers, advocate for youth issues, and meet with city officials. Applications available at www.bostonyouthzone.com/myc. Applications due Apr 16. For more information, call 617-635-2240, youthc...@cityofboston.gov
|
|
HEALTH KICK 2009 WITH BCYF
|
Health Kick 2009: The New England Revolution, BCYF and Madison Park Community Center present "Health Kick 2009" on Feb 21, 1-3pm. This event will include all kinds of free activities, health-related information and screenings. Take photographs and get autographs from your favorite Revolution Soccer Players. At Madison Park Community Center. www.revolutionsoccer.net
|
|
HOPELINE AT THE ZOO
|
Zoo Teen Hopeline Registration Open House: Join the Franklin Park Zoo at the ECO Center on Feb 18, 11am-3pm to pick up summer job applications from the Zoo, Aquarium, and other organizations. Also, use the computers in the ECO Center to register for the HOPELINE Summer jobs program. 617-989-3746
|
|
FINANCIAL AID HELP
|
ACCESS Center for College Affordability: ACCESS is offering free financial aid application assistance over February Vacation! ACCESS can help you fill out your FAFSA and CSS Profile. Advisors are available to help you every step of the way. Open Feb 17, 18 & 19, 11am-7pm and Feb 20, 11am-5pm. Located at 31 St James Ave by the Arlington St. Stop. 617-778-7195 x118, www.accessboston.org
|
|
