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 13th annual, is being held May 31, 2007 at the Boston Harbor Hotel. More

Back to School Cup - a golf outing held each fall, the 5th annual tournament in 2006 raised more than $20,000 for the ICSF. Stay tuned for more information for the 2007 event. More

Christmas Party - a celebration to help kick off the Christmas season, the festive 2006 Christmas Party was held at the Union Club of Boston and had its highest attendance to date. Stay tuned for more information on the 2007 event. More

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 2nd annual party was held on December 16, 2006 at Sacred Heart Elementary in Lynn for nearly 50 pre-k, kindergarten and first grade students. An enjoyable time was had by both children and volunteers. Please check out the photo gallery from this event listed under News. More

Volunteer opportunities are available to help plan each of these events. Please contact David Corbett at dcorbett@csfboston.org or call 617.778.5981 x215.