These volunteers establish relationships that go beyond mere tutoring to helping students build self-esteem and develop toward responsible and successful adulthood. Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School Program Teams of volunteers work with 70 seventh graders one morning a week, teaching mini-courses in such diverse subjects as art and spatial concepts, marketing, sports science, computer science, and stocks and bonds.
Individuals assist with computer technology and make special presentations.
Olive holds a copy of the resolution passed by the Cambridge City Council. The Volpe TEAM effort, having recently completed its sixth year, provides edcuational and mentoring assistance to Cambridge students at the elementary, high school, and adult levelt and to newly hired Volpe employees.