MMSac Youth Outreach Program 2026

“Connecting our Marathi youth with opportunities and mentors”

MMSAC Awards Celebrating Youth Excellence

MMSac launched a new initiative — the MMSAC Awards Program in 2025 to recognize outstanding achievements among our youth.

MMSac presented four $200 awards for high school students and four $100 awards for middle school students in the following categories:

  1. Academic Excellence
  2. Explorer Award
  3. Social Leader Award
  4. Arts & Creativity Award 

Extra credit is given for MMSac volunteer work. This program is designed to encourage leadership, creativity, and community service in the next generation — the future of our Marathi community.

MMSac Mentorship Program

MMSac mentors will play a key, guiding role in professional development of our youth.

  1. Volunteer 4 hours per year to mentor MMSac youth.
  2. Share your area of expertise and experience.
  3. Specify the type of youth you wish to mentor:
  • High school students
  • College students
  • Early-career professionals 

Together, let’s build a stronger future for our community. 

Mentor’s Roles: 

  1.  Guidance and Career Advice
  2. Recommend resources
  3. Networking Support

Internship and Job Opportunities 

We are appealing to all MMSac members to get involved and help our youth by sharing the opportunities they are aware of. 

  • Share job postings from your company or organizations you are associated with.
  • Submit the request for posting on the MMSac website.
  • Let us know if applicants can use your name as a reference.
  • Clearly identify the opportunity type:
  1. Summer Internship
  2. Entry-level job for college graduates
  3. Position for experienced professionals

MMSacYouth Volunteering

We encourage youth to volunteer for MMSac. We will recognize their effort and provide them a certificate of appreciation at the end of the year. Here are a few benefits for volunteering 

  • Build Real-World Skills 

    Volunteering helps youth develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving — skills that employers and colleges truly value. 

  • Explore Interests and Careers 

    By volunteering, young people can discover what they enjoy (and what they don’t), which helps guide their education and career choices. 

  • Strengthen College & Job Applications

    Community service shows initiative, compassion, and commitment — traits that stand out on college essays, resumes, and scholarship applications. 

  • Connect with Mentors & Networks

    Volunteering opens doors to meet professionals and mentors who can offer valuable advice, opportunities, and encouragement. 

  •  Give Back to the Community 

    It fosters empathy and gratitude by making youth aware of real-world challenges — you can make a difference. and create leaders to lead our community programs in the future. 

  • Build Confidence & Purpose 

    When youth see the positive impact they can create, it boosts self-esteem, optimism, and a sense of belonging. 

  •  Preserve and Promote Marathi and Indian Culture 

    For MMSac youth, volunteering keeps Marathi culture vibrant and relevant — passing on traditions while engaging with the wider community.

Appeal to MMSac Members 

  • Get involved and get your kids involved
  • Sign up as a mentor
  • Nurture our kids and enrich our community
  • Sponsor a MMSAC scholarship/award