Apply to be a mentor at Silver Lining Mentoring 

Looking for ways to give back to the Greater Boston community? Join Silver Lining Mentoring, whose mission is to connect mentors with young people in the foster care system. All you need is an open heart, an open mind, and a willingness to listen!&nbsp;&nbsp; Everyone is welcome to apply, especially male mentors, mentors of color, and those with the ability to commute to the Waltham, Newton, and Lexington regions. Submit your application by mid-May!" <a href="https://www.silverliningmentoring.org/volunteer/">APPLY TO BE A VOLUNTEER TODAY</a> About Silver Lining Mentoring Silver Lining Mentoring empowers youth in foster care to thrive through committed mentoring relationships and the development of essential life skills. We are one of only a few mentoring organizations in the country exclusively focused on youth impacted by foster care. The Need Currently nearly 2,000 young people are moving through the foster care system in the Greater Boston area, often moving more than four times every three years. This instability makes it difficult for youth to form consistent, fulfilling, and supportive relationships. You can help change that. The Program Silver Lining Mentoring is the only mentorship program in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that’s designed specifically to support youth in foster care. Mentors are matched with a young person and develop a friendship with them, serving as a stable, consistent, and understanding presence during their time in foster care and a means of emotional support.&nbsp; You don’t need any prior training to be a mentor, just a caring heart and a willingness to support young people during a challenging transition. Mentors are 21+ years of age, are able to travel within the Greater Boston area, and can commit to one year of mentorship.&nbsp; The Impact Mentoring can make a big difference in the life of a young person. 84% of young people that work with Silver Lining Mentoring report increased self confidence, social connectedness, and self growth as a result of the program.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.silverliningmentoring.org/volunteer/">﻿APPLY TO BE A VOLUNTEER TODAY</a>

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S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S19: interest based

WBUR’s 75th birthday celebrations 💫

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

Food & drink experiences 

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