Mentoring

Communities Without Borders

Mailing Address: 
Same as above
Phone: 
617 233-6071

Location

295 Highland Avenue
Newton, MA, 02465
Email: 

psmith@communitieswithoutborders.org

Website: 

www.communitieswithoutborders.org

Organization's Mission: 
The mission of Communities Without Borders is to educate AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children, primarily in Africa, in order to nourish hope for a better future for them, society and the world. Our approach fosters building ongoing community to community relationships at the grassroots level in order to increase the quality educational opportunities for these children. We take groups of self-funded service volunteers each year to Zambia representing our U.S. community partners for two week work projects.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
We are looking for organizations (religious organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, neighborhoods) who will make a long term commitment to support a community of AIDS orphans and their caretakers in Zambia. We now have ten such "U.S. community partners," three in Newton. We would love to come to your group with a slide show of pictures telling our story and showing the successes of our Zambian students.
Contact Person: 
Peter Smith
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000
Other information: 
Please contact me at psmith@igc.org or 617 233-6071 if you have questions.

Boy Scout Troop 355

Mailing Address: 
Boy Scout Troop 355 c/o Scoutmaster Karl Kaltenbach 183 Walnut Street Newtonville, MA 02460
Phone: 
(617) 965-3970

Location

575 Washington Street
Newton, MA, 02458
Email: 

scoutmaster@troop-355.com

Website: 

http://www.troop-355.com/

Organization's Mission: 
For almost 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
We meet Tuesday nights from 7:30-9pm at Trinity Catholic High School, 573 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458, whenever the Newton schools are in session. In addition we have monthly campouts and community service events.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Call, email or stop by a meeting.
Contact Person: 
Karl Kaltenbach or John Lightfoot

Newton Community Service Center, Inc.

Mailing Address: 
492 Waltham Street West Newton, MA 02465
Phone: 
617-969-5906

Location

492 Waltham Street 429 Cherry Street
West Newton, MA, 02465
Email: 

kfreedman@ncscweb.org

Website: 

www.ncscweb.org

Organization's Mission: 
Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is a multi-service agency that strengthens children, youth, families and the community through educational programs and a network of support services. We promote social and emotional wellness and continuity of care. The agency serves a racially, ethnically, economically, and culturally diverse population from Newton, Waltham and surrounding communities. For individuals and families from childhood to mature years, NCSC fulfills our mission through education enrichment programs and support services. We have developed a unique ability to nurture parent/child and teacher/student relationships and use them to enhance growth and development at every stage of life. Thus, the organization serves the community through four distinct but well-integrated program areas:<br> * Early education and child care * Family counseling, education and support * Teen enrichment * Volunteer service opportunities for adults 55+
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Child Care: 8 am - 6 pm / Teen Centers: evenings and weekends.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Visit our website at www.ncscweb.org.
Contact Person: 
Kim Freedman
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000

John M. Barry Boys & Girls of Newton

Phone: 
617 630.2066

Location

675 Watertown Street
Newton, MA, 02460
Email: 

dsellers@newtonbgc.com

Website: 

www.newtonbgc.com

Organization's Mission: 
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Mon 3-6, Tues 12:30-9, Wed-Fri 2:30-9, Sat 10-4 (Dec-March) Office hours: weekdays 8:30-4:30
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Families may join the Boys & Girls Club at any time during the school year. Tours are conducted during business hours. No appointment necessary. Noone is ever denied membership if they cannot afford to pay. Volunteers should contact Jennifer McAuliffe at jmcauliffe@newtonbgc.com
Contact Person: 
David Sellers
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
501-1000

Newton Girl Scouts

Phone: 
617-671-1223

Location

Call 617-671-1223 or email newtongs@gmail.com
Newton, MA
Email: 

newtongs@gmail.com

Organization's Mission: 
<p>National mission of Girl Scouts of the USA: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Newton Girl Scouts organizes all aspects of Girl Scouting within the City of Newton.</p>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
<p>Leave a voice mail or email any time.</p>
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
<p>Call or email us.</p>
Contact Person: 
Debbie Terman
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
501-1000
Other information: 
<p>For more information about Girl Scouting, see www.girlscouts.org.</p>