The Inner-City Scholarship Fund (ICSF) Professionals' Team provides volunteer opportunities for young business professionals to get involved in the efforts of The Catholic Schools Foundation. The fundamental purpose of the ICSF Professionals' Team is to enrich the educational experience of Catholic school students by bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace. ICSF Professionals' Team members demonstrate to the students how a solid education can positively influence their future careers.

Activities and Programs:

The Industry Tour Program - Provides inner-city students with tours of local businesses. More

The Speakers' Bureau - Volunteers sharing their daily work experiences with students. More

Tutoring Program - One-on-one guidance for students in their academic studies. More

Marketing Committee - Promotes public awareness of all ICSF Professionals' Team initiatives. More

Events:

The Professionals' Team also hosts several events throughout the year for which volunteer opportunities are available. In addition to raising funds, these events provide an opportunity for young professionals to gather and network, professionally or socially. The events include:

Glimmer Gala - the signature event of the Professionals' Team is held each spring. This year's Glimmer Gala, the 15th annual, being held Friday May 1st, 2009, at the Seaport Hotel in Boston.

Back to School Cup - a golf outing held each fall, the 8th annual Back to School Cup Golf Tournament is being held Monday September 21st, 2009 at the Hopkinton Country Club.

Christmas Party - a celebration to help kick off the Christmas season, the festive 2008 Christmas Party was held on December 4, 2008, at the Algonquin Club and benefited the students at Cathedral Grammar School in Boston.

Children's Christmas Party - the newest tradition to the ICSF Professionals' Team, this event does not raise money for the ICSF but is rather a unique, fun opportunity to help make Christmas a little brighter for children in our schools. The 4th annual party was held on December 17th, 2008 at Cathedral Grammar School in Boston. Nearly 75 students in grades kindergarten, first and second enjoyed a visit by Santa Claus, games, prizes, crafts and Cold Stone ice cream. An enjoyable time was had by both children and volunteers.

Volunteer opportunities are available to help plan each of these events. Please contact CSF at 617.778.5981 for more information.