2023-2024 BranchOut! Boston Application
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We are excited to partner with nonprofits located in Cambridge and Greater Boston for Fall 2023.
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.
Qualifications:
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Able to commit to:
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At least 1 evening per week for the fall school semester (Monday - Friday between 5-7 pm) as a tutor or a youth homeless shelter volunteer.
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Current or rising high school students (9th grader or older)
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Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
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Able and open to working in a multicultural environment
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With strong Math, Science, English, Arts, Language, or Technology skills
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Students with tutoring or relevant experience preferred
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Strong team players who are willing to help others
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Able to work independently and responsively, without parents' assistance, to check emails, respond to emails, and communicate with adults as needed
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Able to follow the program rules and instructions
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Able to meet in person for any of our in-person programs this summer
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Able to get to our program sites located in Cambridge, MA or Greater Boston on your own as BranchOut! does not provide transportation​
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Able to work during the time that the team is operating (eastern time zone unless otherwise noted)
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Able to access Google Classroom and adhere to the program time, which is based on Eastern Standard Time
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Able to follow the COVID safety procedures
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Applicants will submit:
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Application essay (please use a Word processor to edit your essays before submitting)
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A copy of your resume (make sure to include leadership experience, extracurricular activities, and any notable awards or achievements)
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Contact information for two references to answer some questions about your skills and experiences.
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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.
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Non-refundable application fee
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Innovator applicants:
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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*​
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Application fee: $35
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Fall Deadline: apply by Sunday, August 20, 2023
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Spring Deadline: apply by Sunday, October 15, 2023
*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:
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We will only invite qualified students for an interview. Admissions results are on a rolling basis. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early.
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All applications to the BranchOut! program must be completed through this form.
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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).
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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.
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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.