Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS)
Age: 6-12 years old
Location: Worcester, MA and other locations in Central Mass & Metrowest
BBBS is a structured mentorship program that offers school and community based programs. Kids are matched with a "Big" who shares similar interests and experiences.
Boys & Girls Club
Age: 8-18 years old
Location: Worcester, MA and other locations in MA
The Boys & Girls Club offers programming during the school year and summer. After school programs provide instruction in sports, arts, and academics.
Girls Inc.
Age: K-12th grade
Location: Worcester, MA
Girls Inc. offers after school and summer programs that empower girls and young women.
Holy Cross SPUD
Age: Varies
Location: Worcester, MA
Holy Cross college students volunteer as mentors to Worcester kids through various programs. These volunteers also partners with other community based organizations that focus on specific programs for women and girls, and programs that combat poverty and hunger.
Latino Education Institute
Age: K-12th grade
Location: Worcester, MA
The goal of Worcester State University's Latino Education Institute is to address the education and well being needs of Latino students and families. It also connects students and families with regional and national resources.
South East Asian Coalition
Age: K-12th grade
Location: Worcester, MA
The South East Asian Coalition runs education relates classes and workshops to help kids with their homework, post secondary prep, and jobs searches.
STEM mentorship at WPI
Age: K-12th grade
Location: Worcester, MA
WPI students and faculty run STEM related programs and workshops for kids in elementary to high school during the academic school year and summer.
Youth Outreach Whitin Community Center
Age: 5-17 years old
Location: Whitinsville, MA
Whitin Community Center runs a free youth outreach program. This program is made up of 4 centers that focus on providing 1. academic/homework support 2. recreational activities on the weekends 3. mentorship 4. a theatre program in the summer.
Discovery Museum
Age: Varies
Location: Acton, MA
The Discovery Museum houses exhibits that are interactive and encourage play.
North Brookfield Youth Center
Age: Varies
Location: North Brookfield, MA
The North Brookfield Youth Center runs activities focused on developing academic skill and social emotional learning.
Friendly House
Age: Varies
Location: Worcester, MA
Friendly House offers many youth programs that run year round. Programs may include homework help, physical education activities, arts and crafts, and games.