WooServes Summer Youth Service Institute, a 6-week youth development program of the United Way of Central Massachusetts, connects youth ages 13-17 with volunteer opportunities in Greater Worcester.

Volunteer projects help address community issues around health, food insecurity, youth education, access to outdoor recreation, and emergency response.

• Applications are due by May 31st, 2022.
• Selected participants will be notified by June 15th.
• The 2022 WooServes program will run from July 6th – August 12th.
• This includes a mandatory orientation on July 6th and graduation on August 12th.

• Open to teens ages 13-17 living in the United Way of Central Massachusetts’ service area
• Attend Orientation (July 6th 10AM-2PM) and Graduation (Aug. 12th 9-10:30AM)
• Commit to a minimum of 15 volunteer hours through selection of various service projects
• Design independent/small group service project to be presented at Graduation