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2012 Summer Missions Program

Now entering its 17th year, our summer short-term missions trips for junior high and high school youth groups is open for registration. We host teams from 5-30, offering a Bible-based experiential education with service rooted in year-round community development work. Check out our web section and available dates.

Main Bathroom Renovations - Help Needed

During January/February 2012, we are planning to improve the main bathroom for our ministry. Volunteer help needed by 1 or 2 people to paint, install bead board, make minor plumbing alterations, and install a tile floor. Contact Paul to assist.

2012 Spring Service Days

Spend a service day with The Boston Project and experience an introduction to our ministry, a scripture-based devotion, and 2-6 hours of service addressing needs in Boston. Open to youth, college, and adult groups. A $10-$20 per person donation is appreciated. Contact Keith for available dates. Currently scheduling Spring 2012.

Fall 2011 Service Days

Spend a service day with The Boston Project and experience an introduction to our ministry, a scripture-based devotion, and 2-6 hours of service addressing needs in Boston. Open to youth, college, and adult groups. A $10-$20 per person donation is appreciated. Contact Keith for available dates. Currently scheduling Fall 2011.

2011 Summer Missions Program - THANKS!

Thanks to everyone who came to our 2011 Summer Missions Program. We anticipated a smaller summer, but it turned out to be our largest summer ever in our 15 years of hosting volunteer missions teams. Stay tune for details for summer 2012. We encourage you to contact Keith early.

Ministry House Repairs - Skilled Help Needed

Updated 8/28. The Boston Project's Ministry House needs some TLC (tender-loving care) this fall. If you are skilled, we need help re-pointing the foundation, installing a water line for a washer hook up, fixing a metal heating vent, and renovating our main bathroom. Contact Paul if you can volunteer some time this fall.

2011 Summer Mission Program

Update 5/4 - limited opening for small groups during June 19-24. Now entering its 16th year, our summer short-term missions trips for junior high and high school youth groups is open for registration. We host teams from 5-30, offering a Bible-based experiential education with service rooted in year-round community development work. Check out our web section and available dates.

Let's Start a New Church Partnership

We love being in partnership with churches from the greater Boston area and beyond. It's a meaningful way to affirm your commitment to sowing into and receiving from God's good work in urban areas. Partnerships involve opportunities to serve, connection to a ministry house and community, prayer, and financial gifts. Contact Paul about discussing a new church partnership today.

Fall 2010 Service Days

Spend a service day with The Boston Project and experience an introduction to our ministry, a scripture-based devotion, and 2-6 hours of service addressing needs in Boston. Open to youth, college, and adult groups. A $10-$20 per person donation is appreciated. Contact Keith for available dates. Currently scheduling Fall 2010.

Park Patrol - Youth Champions for Green Space

This summer 2010 we will hire 20 teenagers to be involved in Park Patrol - a leadership/job development program - focused on improving and creating new green space in our neighborhood. The young people are transforming 106 Norfolk Street into a new community garden and will host activities for children at the Elmhurst Street Playground. Contact Paul to learn more.

2010 College Spring Break

We LOVE having college students join us for ministry and outreach during their spring break. We have limited space this year so if interested contact us early. Check out our web section and available dates.

2009 Summer Missions Program

Still an opening August 9-14, 2009! Now entering its 14th year, our summer short-term missions trips for junior high and high school youth groups is open for registration. We host teams from 5-30, offering a Bible-based experiential education with service rooted in year-round community development work. Check out our web section and available dates.

Project Angel Wings Clean Up - April & May

Neighbors are invited to join us on our two spring clean up days at the historic Codman Burying Ground along Norfolk Street on Saturday, April 25 (Boston Shines) and Saturday May 16 from 1:00-4:00 PM. Second Church in Dorchester is planning a special event here for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 from 1:00-4:00 PM to celebrate our veterans and the history in this place.

2009 College Spring Break

It's not too late to plan for your school's college spring break. Bring a team to Boston to serve alongside outreach ministries throughout our city. Check out our web section and available dates.

Winter Weekend Service Retreats

We are now registering adult, college, and high school groups for weekend service retreats. Join us from Friday night through Sunday afternoon for an intense and meaningful urban immersion and service experience. Groups from 10-25 welcome. Cost is approximately $90 per person. We have openings in January-February 2009.

2008 Summer Missions Program

UPDATED 7/14 - Youth Workers - We have a few more openings for our 2008 summer short-term missions trips to Boston. We especially need groups August 10-15, 2008. Check out our available dates and web pages to learn more. Contact for more details, costs, or with questions.

Small Engine Repair Needed

Our summer Service & Outreach is often impacted by the number of working lawnmowers we have. We are in need of a person who has experience with small engine repair to help us for a day or two this spring servicing our mowers. Currently 7 out of 9 lawn mowers are in need of repair. Contact to help in this way.

2008 College Spring Break

There's still room for two more groups! It's not too late to bring your college group to Boston. Contact us and we will organize all the details. Check out our new web section and available dates.

2007 Summer Missions Program

Youth Workers - We still have a few spaces open for small groups (5-10 people) during our 2007 summer short-term missions trips to Boston. Check out our calendar, web pages, or register online.

April School Vacation

We invite youth groups to join us for a mini-missions trip during April school vacation (April 18-21, 2007). This all-inclusive service trip includes your housing, meals, programs, and hands-on service projects. Cost is $175 per person. Contact us for more information.

February Vacation Service Days

We invite youth groups to join us for a day of service during February school vacation (Feb 19-23, 2007). Service projects vary based on group size and current needs. Suggested donation of $10-$20 per person. Contact us about your interest.

2007 College Spring Break

We hope you can come! We have expanded our college spring break missions trips this year. Check out our new web section and register online.

Saturday Service Days

Spend a Saturday with The Boston Project and experience an introduction to our ministry, a scripture-based devotion, and 4-6 hours of service addressing needs in Boston. Open to youth, college, and adult groups. A $10-$20 per person donation is appreciated. Contact us for available dates.

2006 Summer Staff

We are still accepting applica-tions for our 2006 Summer Staff! Read more about our summer staff opportunities and you can even apply on-line. Contact Keith Riddle with any questions.

2005 Summer Missions Program

NEW OPENINGS. We can host your youth group either June 19-23 or July10-15 (due to a cancellation). Contact Keith immediately or register online.

2005 Summer Staff

Spring Break Service Retreats

Christian college and high school groups are welcome to contact us about scheduling one-day or week-long service retreats in Boston. We can schedule the logistics of your time here as needed, including housing, food, and service & outreach projects. Suggested financial donations or tuition costs vary based on needs. Contact us about your plans.

Hiring 3 More Staff

We still need to hire 3 men for our Summer Staff. Paid internship position. The 2004 Summer Staff Brochure and Application are available online. Contact Keith Riddle for more information.

2 Small Group Openings!

Register for our 2004 Summer Missions Program! We currently can accept a small group (5-10 people) from June 20-25 and July 11-16. Contact Keith Riddle about other availability. The SMP brochure is available online.

Time is Running Out!

We have one opening left for our 2004 SMP for a small group (5-10 people) from June 22-27. Contact about other availability. The SMP brochure is available online.

Now Hiring: 2004 Summer Staff

Paid Internship positions include 2 Assistant Directors, 8 Staff Counselors, a Service & Outreach Coordinator, and a Recreation and Bible Club Director. The 2004 Summer Staff Brochure and Application are now available. Contact for more information.