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B.O.L.D. Teens

Dorchester, MA

B.O.L.D. stands for Breath of Life Dorchester. B.O.L.D. is a youth-led organization that focuses on environmental and social justice by addressing the health and safety concerns of the Dorchester community. Participating members are youth between the ages of 14-18 working to improve the quality of life in the community through education, advocacy and activism. B.O.L.D. serves the community through civic engagement and partnerships to effectively improve the health and safety in local neighborhoods.

B.O.L.D.'s initiatives include:

• commitment to service
• a benefit to the community
• advanced planning and goal setting
• connection to community organizations, government and individuals
• individual and group initiative and action
• evidence of individual reflection on benefits to self and others

Internship Description

www.boldteens.org

2010 Shepherd Intern Presentation

Contact Us

• Program Director:
  Harlan Beckley
  beckleyh@wlu.edu
• Associate Director for Community-Based Learning:
  Francile Elrod
  elrodf@wlu.edu
• Mailing Address:
  Shepherd Poverty Program
  310 Mattingly House
  Washington and Lee University
  Lexington, Virginia 24450
  p:(540) 458-8784 f:(540) 458-5867