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2024-2025 BranchOut! Boston Application

(Sep 2024 - August 2025)

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We are excited to partner with nonprofits located in Cambridge and Greater Boston for Summer 2024. 

To learn more about the Boston Chapter, click here.

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Here are the programs that students will be able to choose from once accepted. Please note that the application form is not visible on mobile devices.

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Qualifications:​​​

  • Able to commit at least 1 week in the summer (M-F, hour commitment varies by program). Innovator and Explorer programs require at least 2-3 weeks commitment.

  • Current or rising high school students (9th grader or older)

  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Able and open to working in a multicultural environment

  • With strong Math, Science, English, Arts, Language, or Technology skills

  • Students with tutoring or relevant experience preferred

  • Strong team players who are willing to help others

  • Able to work independently and responsively, without parents' assistance, to check emails, respond to emails, and communicate with adults as needed

  • Able to follow the program rules and instructions

  • For in person programs, able to get to our program sites located in Cambridge, MA or Greater Boston on your own as BranchOut! does not provide transportation​

  • Able to work during the time that the team is operating (eastern time zone unless otherwise noted)

  • Able to access Google Classroom and adhere to the program time, which is based on Eastern Standard Time

  • Able to follow the COVID safety procedures 

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Applicants will submit:

  • Application essay (please use a Word processor to edit your essays before submitting)

  • A copy of your resume (make sure to include leadership experience, extracurricular activities, and any notable awards or achievements)

  • Contact information for two references to answer some questions about your skills and experiences.

  • Reference letter if you are interested in becoming a team leader or joining the management team. The letter can come from a school teacher, coach, or anyone who has a professional relationship with you (no parents, tutors, or friends). Please ask your recommender to email the recommendation letter to vel@velbranchout.org detailing your strengths, known weaknesses, and why you would be a positive contributor to our program and student leadership team.

  • Non-refundable application fee

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Innovator applicants:

  • To be part of the Innovator this year, you will need to commit at least 2 weeks to the program, 3 weeks are preferred.

 

Application Deadlines and Fees*​​

  • Early Bird 1: $35 if apply by Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

  • Early Bird 2: $45 apply by Monday, April 21st, 2025

  • Regular: $55* if applied after April 21 and by Monday, May 5, 2025 

​*Students who wish to apply after May 13, please contact us at velbranchout@gmail.com to check if space is available. The late processing/application fee is $85. Please note that all fees are not refundable.

*Applicants with FRL status, please contact us at velbranchout@gmail.com for a fee waiver 

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Please read the following information carefully:

  • We will only invite qualified students for an interview. Admissions results are on a rolling basis. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early.

  • All applications to the BranchOut! program must be completed through this form.

  • All new and returning student mentors are required to apply yearly. Once accepted, the student mentor will be able to participate in any of BranchOut!'s spring, summer, or year-round programs until December 2023 (certain restrictions may apply).

  • All decisions and communication will be done via the student email address provided to us in this application form, so please provide a valid email address (not a school email address) that you check frequently so that you don't miss important emails from us.

  • We expect students to respond to our emails rather than parents. This is an effective way to show that you are a mature young adult capable of being a mentor or leading a team.

 

Questions? 

Please contact the headquarters at velbranchout@gmail.com. 

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No phone call is accepted.

Program Application From
When are you interested in In-Person volunteer opportunities?
When are you available to participate in the summer program? (Select all that apply; the time is generally from 9 am - 12 noon)
Are you able to commit to tutoring at least 1 day a week during the fall and or spring? (The time is generally from 5pm - 7 pm)
What subject (s) are you able to tutor?
I am interested in the following program (s)
Interview location/format preference
Upload Resume File (PDF only)

After you have submitted and paid the not refundable application fee, a confirmation email will be sent to the applicant (student) email address. Please look for it in your inbox/spam folder and wait for our notification for an interview.

Thank you for submitting your application.

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