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 16th annual, being held Friday April 30th, 2010, at the Boston Harbor Hotel Hotel in Boston.

Back to School Cup - a golf outing held each fall, the 9th annual Back to School Cup Golf Tournament was held held Monday September 21st, 2010 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 11, 2009, at the Algonquin Club and benefited the students at Saint Columbkille School School in Boston.

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