Give back to your community.
Expand your perspective.
Be a change-maker.

By joining a Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program you can make a positive impact in your community while teaming up with other students from across MetroWest. Through the program you’ll get to visit local organizations, delve into community needs, grant money to causes benefiting youth – and potentially fulfill community service hours! Unlike other volunteer opportunities, YIP puts the power of decision making in your hands and empowers you to be a change-maker. The program provides you with a skill-set you can draw upon throughout your life.

View our Spring 2023 programs.

Submit your application here.

Program Highlights

Make a real impact on your community
Work as a group to build consensus and make important decisions
Learn the ins and outs of nonprofit organizations
Connect with students from across MetroWest
Grant up to $10,000 to local nonprofits
Build your resume and potentially fulfill community service hours

Apply Now!

Concord Academy

For students attending Concord Academy

 

The Fenn School

For 9th graders attending The Fenn School

 

 

Applications are closed.

 

Hopkinton

For high school students who live or learn in Hopkinton, Ashland, Milford, or Westborough

 

Applications are closed.

MetroWest at Natick

For high school students who live or learn in MetroWest

 

Applications are closed.

MetroWest at Sudbury

For high school students who live or learn in MetroWest

Download the Spring 2023 calendar and curriculum overview.

 

Applications are closed.

Middlesex School

For students attending Middlesex School

Nashoba Brooks School

For 7th and 8th graders attending Nashoba Brooks School

 

 

Applications are closed.

Needham

For high school students who live or learn in Needham or the surrounding communities

 

Applications are closed.

Wayland

For 8th graders who live or learn in Wayland

 

Applications are closed.

Wellesley

For high school students who live or learn in Wellesley

Download the Spring 2023 calendar and curriculum.

Applications are closed.

If you do not see your particular town or school listed above and your student lives or learns in MetroWest, we invite them to apply to either our Natick or Sudbury programs.

If you do not see your particular town or school listed above and your student lives or learns in MetroWest, we invite them to apply to either our Natick or Sudbury programs.

Apply Now

Nonprofit Spotlights

YIP has granted funds to youth-serving nonprofits across MetroWest including:
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