Do you know of a high school student in MetroWest looking for something fun to do this summer while giving back to the community? Applications are now available for the Foundation for MetroWest’s Summer Institute for Youth Leadership. The Foundation is offering two sessions this summer, June 29 to July 1 and July 27 to July 29. Both sessions are held at the Foundation’s office at 3 Eliot Street in Natick and run from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
The Summer Institute for Youth Leadership is a three day summer experience that offers high school students a unique way to get involved in their community, make new friends, and build skills that will help in high school, college and beyond.
During the Summer Institute, a group of local teens will learn all about the diverse needs of others in the MetroWest community. Students will make site visits to local nonprofit organizations and ultimately discover that they can make a big impact in their community. A highlight of the program, as new philanthropists, teens have the chance to give back to local organizations helping underserved youth by granting $2,500 to the organization of their choice.
Applications are currently being accepted online through June 15 and can be found at: http://bit.ly/SummerInstituteApp. Students living in MetroWest in 9th – 12th grade are eligible to apply. You can find more information about the Youth in Philanthropy program here or by emailing Jennifer Ubaldino at jubaldino@foundationformetrowest.org.
About Youth in Philanthropy
Since 1997, the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program has been inspiring youth to give back and to truly become invested in the MetroWest community. Key to the future success of our region, we are proud to offer one of the largest youth philanthropy education programs in the country that has educated more than 1,000 teens who have granted $850,000 to over 140 youth development organizations in our backyard.
About Foundation for MetroWest
Established in 1995, the Foundation for MetroWest is the only community foundation serving the 33 cities and towns in the region. We promote philanthropy in the region, help donors maximize the impact of their local giving, serve as a resource for local nonprofits and enhance the quality of life for all our residents. Since inception, the Foundation has granted $10 million to charitable organizations and currently stewards more than $15 million in charitable assets for current needs and future impact. To learn more, please visit www.foundationformetrowest.org or call 508-647-2260.
