The Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation and The MassSTAR Citizenship Conference are run entirely by volunteers. These are committed individuals from across the state who come together in the interest of youth leadership. Through our work we demonstrate to young people what can be accomplished through the commitment of time and energy to a cause.
MassSTAR can always use additional, committed people who share the organization's interests and goals. Current needs include individuals who are interested in:
If you would like additional information on volunteering with MassSTAR, please contact us by email. Simply give us your name and contract information, and a MassSTAR volunteer will contact you to discuss how you can best help to realize the potential of today's young leaders. By so doing, you will be helping all of us towards a better tomorrow.
MassSTAR can always use additional, committed people who share the organization's interests and goals. Current needs include individuals who are interested in:
- Fundraising
- Organization
- Alumni outreach
If you would like additional information on volunteering with MassSTAR, please contact us by email. Simply give us your name and contract information, and a MassSTAR volunteer will contact you to discuss how you can best help to realize the potential of today's young leaders. By so doing, you will be helping all of us towards a better tomorrow.
Applications for Conference Staff are available here. Conference positions are as follows:
Senior Facilitators: Individuals over the age of 21 who will lead a diverse group of 12 students through the workshops, discussions, and presentations. Facilitators are expected to be familiar with the program, have good communication and listening skills, and attend a training session at Lasell University in April.
Junior Facilitators: MassSTAR alumni under the age of 21 who will work with a group to help facilitate discussions, build group unity, and serve as a role model to this year's ambassadors to help them make the most of the three-day experience. Selection of junior facilitators will be based on an application, involvement in the alumni association, and an interview (date TBA). Junior facilitators will also be required to attend a training session at Lasell University in April.
Operations Staff: Individuals who like to do "behind the scenes" work to help everything run smoothly for the weekend. Tasks will include setting up projects, greeting speakers, facilitating transportation, and organizing other logistics. The operations team is integral to the success of the conference (and they have a lot of fun doing it!) We need people of all ages, experiences, and abilities. Operations staff will also have direct interaction with students in large group activities.
If you can't stay for the entire weekend, but would still like to help out, we have opportunities for you, too!
Video/Photo Staff: the video and photo staff would solely be responsible for taking photos and videos, and the creation of the conference video. This staff team is important as the video will be the last memory of the conference during closing, and also a fund raising tool. Video and photo skills are not required, but those with are welcome.
In-kind donations: We depend on the support of the Massachusetts community to run our conference. If you, someone you know, or your company would like to make a donation of products or services, please contact us. Specifically, we are looking for donations of office supplies, services, walkie-talkies, drinks, snacks, printing, DJ, and video services, and all types of gift cards.
Day Operations Staff: The Operations team is always looking for people who can stop by during the day's activities (especially at the beginning and end of the weekend to help with registration and breakdown) to assist with the conference.
Senior Facilitators: Individuals over the age of 21 who will lead a diverse group of 12 students through the workshops, discussions, and presentations. Facilitators are expected to be familiar with the program, have good communication and listening skills, and attend a training session at Lasell University in April.
Junior Facilitators: MassSTAR alumni under the age of 21 who will work with a group to help facilitate discussions, build group unity, and serve as a role model to this year's ambassadors to help them make the most of the three-day experience. Selection of junior facilitators will be based on an application, involvement in the alumni association, and an interview (date TBA). Junior facilitators will also be required to attend a training session at Lasell University in April.
Operations Staff: Individuals who like to do "behind the scenes" work to help everything run smoothly for the weekend. Tasks will include setting up projects, greeting speakers, facilitating transportation, and organizing other logistics. The operations team is integral to the success of the conference (and they have a lot of fun doing it!) We need people of all ages, experiences, and abilities. Operations staff will also have direct interaction with students in large group activities.
If you can't stay for the entire weekend, but would still like to help out, we have opportunities for you, too!
Video/Photo Staff: the video and photo staff would solely be responsible for taking photos and videos, and the creation of the conference video. This staff team is important as the video will be the last memory of the conference during closing, and also a fund raising tool. Video and photo skills are not required, but those with are welcome.
In-kind donations: We depend on the support of the Massachusetts community to run our conference. If you, someone you know, or your company would like to make a donation of products or services, please contact us. Specifically, we are looking for donations of office supplies, services, walkie-talkies, drinks, snacks, printing, DJ, and video services, and all types of gift cards.
Day Operations Staff: The Operations team is always looking for people who can stop by during the day's activities (especially at the beginning and end of the weekend to help with registration and breakdown) to assist with the conference.
If you are interested in one of the following positions, please fill out the form to indicate interest. To inquire about our ad-hoc volunteer opportunities, please contact our Board President, Cristian Bedoya.
Alumni Database Coordinator
This person will be in charge of creating a database that can be used to foster a network of MYL and MassSTAR alumni. Estimated time commitment: 20 hours.
Grant Writer
MYL is looking for an experienced grant writer to assist in the development of a fundraising strategy. There is a key to unlocking the available resources of foundations and other grant-making organizations. If you have the gift, we'd love to have you on board! Estimated time commitment: 15 hours.
Fundraising Event Coordinator
MYL currently holds two event-based fundraisers per year. The person in this role would be asked to plan logistics for and execute a fundraising event for supporters and friends of MYL and MassSTAR. Creativity is highly encouraged! Estimated time commitment: 20 hours.
Alumni Association Workshops/Webinars Coordinator
Our alumni are spread throughout the great state of Massachusetts. To help us maintain that sense of community, we host regular web-based workshops for alumni and parents on everything from the college browsing process, to fundraising planning, effective communication, networking, project planning/goal setting. Do you have an idea for an alumni workshop? If so, we'd love to hear it! Estimated time commitment: 10 hours.
One-time service activity:
Our alumni are always eager to help out in the community and, as such, we are continually looking for adult volunteers to join in our alumni service projects. Would you like to engage in your community and be inspired by the enthusiasm of young people? If so, sign-up to be a one-time volunteer with us. Past projects include the Life is Good Festival, Boston Food Bank, Walk for Hunger, and many more! Estimated time commitment: 2-4 hours.
Alumni Database Coordinator
This person will be in charge of creating a database that can be used to foster a network of MYL and MassSTAR alumni. Estimated time commitment: 20 hours.
Grant Writer
MYL is looking for an experienced grant writer to assist in the development of a fundraising strategy. There is a key to unlocking the available resources of foundations and other grant-making organizations. If you have the gift, we'd love to have you on board! Estimated time commitment: 15 hours.
Fundraising Event Coordinator
MYL currently holds two event-based fundraisers per year. The person in this role would be asked to plan logistics for and execute a fundraising event for supporters and friends of MYL and MassSTAR. Creativity is highly encouraged! Estimated time commitment: 20 hours.
Alumni Association Workshops/Webinars Coordinator
Our alumni are spread throughout the great state of Massachusetts. To help us maintain that sense of community, we host regular web-based workshops for alumni and parents on everything from the college browsing process, to fundraising planning, effective communication, networking, project planning/goal setting. Do you have an idea for an alumni workshop? If so, we'd love to hear it! Estimated time commitment: 10 hours.
One-time service activity:
Our alumni are always eager to help out in the community and, as such, we are continually looking for adult volunteers to join in our alumni service projects. Would you like to engage in your community and be inspired by the enthusiasm of young people? If so, sign-up to be a one-time volunteer with us. Past projects include the Life is Good Festival, Boston Food Bank, Walk for Hunger, and many more! Estimated time commitment: 2-4 hours.