500 Women & YouthBuild is a year-long effort to engage women across all sectors and walks of life to invest in Boston neighborhoods through construction and rehabilitation projects.

No relevant skills or experience are required.

Projects include:
> Build housing for low-income disabled citizens
> Weatherize the homes of low-income elderly residents
> Assist local nonprofits with interior and exterior renovations
> Rejuvenate playgrounds and parks

Most volunteer opportunities are filled by the program's sponsors, there will be many projects open to everyone.

If you are a woman who would like to volunteer, you can sign up here: http://www.ybboston.org/500/volunteer.htm