Tutors Needed on Wednesdays
Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) is currently seeking tutors on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:15, from December through May. Each volunteer tutor will be matched individually to a middle school student referred for help by a teacher. CSV operates and staffs Learning Centers that provide after-school tutoring for small groups of teacher-identified Grade 6–8 students at five schools—Amigos, Vassal Lane Upper School, Putnam Avenue Upper
Run for CSV! The Cambridge Half Marathon is Coming
Are you looking for your next racing challenge? We are looking for two more intrepid runners who would like to run the Cambridge Half Marathon in November to benefit Cambridge School Volunteers. The requirement for the charity bib is raising $1,000, and we will help you do it. Registration fees (currently $105) will be waived for our runners. This fun, flat course lets you
Orientation for New Volunteers
Come to our kickoff orientation and start having an impact on a student’s academic life and future success.
Meet us at Flour on Erie Street, Monday
Did you know that Cambridge School Volunteers offers open office hours in the community? These sessions are designed as an easy, informal way for people to get their questions answered about volunteering in the public schools, face-to-face with a member of the CSV staff. Come chat with us—no obligations, just answers! And you can grab your lunch or a cup of coffee while you’re
CSV seeks a new leader
Press release July 20, 2019 Cambridge, MA Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) announced today that executive director Jennifer Fries will leave her position in November. Anya Alexandra Bear, newly elected board president of the organization, noted “We have big shoes to fill. Jen has done a terrific job overseeing the expansion of our NetPals and Learning Center programs, as well as working with the board
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CSV’s Award Winners
Cambridge School Volunteers gave four outstanding community members who are volunteers in the public schools Mack I. Davis Awards on May 22 at the Broad Institute. Terry Hackford, Tony Leonardo, Meg Moulton, and Dorothy Crawford are this year’s honorees. Bill Sullivan, who marked 20 years as a volunteer also recognized for his long and enthusiastic service. The ice cream social event was co-chaired by
Ice Cream and Mack Davis
You are invited to the 28th Annual Mack I. Davis II Awards and our ice cream social, which is our volunteer thank you and recognition event. We also will recognize an amazing teacher, Christine Burke, at the event. The event will be Wednesday, May 22, 4:00-6:00, at the Broad Institute, 415 Main Street, Cambridge. This is a free event open to volunteers, teachers, parents,
Thank you to our supporters
Thank you to our sponsors, our host Lesley University College of Art and Design, auction donors, donors, and supporters for coming out on April 26 to support Cambridge School Volunteers at the Miami Dance Club. A huge thank you to our DJ, Alvin Benjamin Carter III, Esq., also known as “DJ iParty Right”! Our guests also enjoyed delicious Cuban food and drinks from Merengue
Party plus resort equals bliss
At CSV’s upcoming fundraiser, Miami Dance Club, you will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, and one special live auction item: a week long dream vacation in a one bedroom suite or villa at a luxury Westin Resort. Some available locations include Hawaii, Florida, Arizona, California and Cancun, Mexico. In addition to your private unit you will enjoy all the amenities
A Reframing
Students may be becoming anxious about big transitions looming ahead, possible ending of friend groups, leaving places they have been for a long time.