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Futurebos after-school jobs (City of Boston)
Futurebos after-school jobs (City of Boston)
Deadline: Application is open until spots fill up. Apply soon!
Requirements: Grades 9-12. US work authorization is required for most, but not all, of the jobs
Description: Get paid to work in a community organization or government organization! Jobs are available in every neighborhood and for every area of interest (including community organizing, childcare, sports, arts, law enforcement, government, hands-on work, academic enrichment, and more)!
Commitment/Pay: Varies by site
Read more and apply: https://www.boston.gov/departments/youth-employment-and-opportunity/youth-jobs
Racial reconciliation and healing project
Racial reconciliation and healing project
Deadline: Application is open until spots fill up. Apply soon!
Requirements: Grades 11-12
Description: Are you a high school junior or senior looking to engage in a transformative racial justice and liberation project with a white and BIPOC group of students and faculty? This is a paid position that will give you an understanding of health equity, the impact of structural racism on health, and facilitation and engagement skills to make change in your community.
When: Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:30 -5:30PM; November 2026-June 2027
Where: Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center, 10B Green Street in Jamaica Plain
Want to learn more? Contact Abigail Ortiz (abigail.ortiz300@gmail.com) or text 857-203-1202
Apply: Sign up here!
ABCD WorkSMART & Summerworks
ABCD WorkSMART & Summerworks
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Ages 14-21, income-eligible, US work authorization/social security number required
Description: ABCD hires Boston youth for professional training and jobs in a community organization. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking to give back, or who are looking for their first job!
Pay: Paid minimum wage ($15/hour) for an 8-week internship
Apply: If you're interested in the after-school WorkSmart program (which is during the school year), apply at https://abcdyouth.net/ABCDyouth/. If you want to apply for the SummerWorks program, apply at https://bostonabcd.org/service/summerworks-2/. There will be a lottery for the summer jobs, so the sooner you apply, the greater your chance of winning a job in the lottery.
Make sure to check your email and voicemails for follow-up steps!
Jovenes en Accion (Hyde Square Task Force)
Jovenes en Accion (Hyde Square Task Force)
Deadline: Ongoing until spots are filled
Requirements: Grades 8-12. You do NOT need a social security number to participate.
Description: JEA is an afterschool and summer program where 8th-12th graders have the opportunity to:
Train in an Afro-Latin art form (either Dance, Music, or Theatre)
Receive free access to Mentoring and Tutoring and College/Career Exploration
Participate in Civic Engagement Workshops
Experience Optional Socio-Emotional Support
Get access to free resources such as (Hygiene & Menstrual products, Perishable food items, Household Necessities, Holiday Resources, and other personal or family needs as they arise)
Commitment/Pay: In Person (30 Sunnyside St, Jamaica Plain). The program is free in the school year, and students get paid in the summer.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.hydesquare.org/join-jovenes-en-accion/
YMCA TEEN PROGRAMS
YMCA TEEN PROGRAMS
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: All teens welcome!
Description: Y ACHIEVERS is a national program that helps young people discover and pursue higher education and career goals by equipping them with the skills needed to succeed and be community role models. Our bi-weekly meetings are intentionally located on the campus of Wentworth Institute of Technology to inspire hope and a belief that a college degree is in all of our student’s futures.
LEADERS CLUB is a character and leadership development program that serves teens ages 12 to 18. It is organized for the purpose of providing knowledge, training and experiences to young people. In this program, our young people become strong leaders in their communities, foster a spirit of service to others and shapes a healthy lifestyle in Mind, Body and Spirit.
YOUTH & GOVERNMENT is nationally accredited program which teaches young people the steps to make social change happen. In this program students participate in a Model Government Conference by acting as a Senator, House Representative, Lobbyist, Judge, Lawyer, Journalist and more. Delegates receive training in these positions through weekly meetings and special training events prior to the conference.
TIKKUN OLAM inspires teens to lead and give back with the For the Culture and Tikkun Olam program at the YMCA. This program empowers youth to tackle social issues through service projects, advocacy, and cultural exploration.
Read more and apply: https://ymcaboston.org/youth-and-family/teen-programs/
Mission Safe
Mission Safe
Deadline: Visit their website for more information
Requirements/Age: Ages 14-21, US work authorization/social security number required
Description: MissionSAFE provides year round programming to youth ages 14-24 through our Youth Leadership Service Corps, Summer of Leadership and Services, and Futures programs. Each program consists of age appropriate activities in the areas of leadership development, education, employment preparation, horizon broadening, and life skills/civic engagement that have been developed to help participants build on their individual assets and resilience and increase their confidence. As a result of these programs our youth are more prepared to succeed academically, socially and professionally.
Read more and apply: https://www.missionsafe.org/ylsc
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