The FOCUS Application deadline has been extended to
July 11th!
Hit up the Info Page for more information!
Acceptance Packets are now available.
Welcome to FOCUS!
FOCUS, or Freshman Orientation CommUnity Service, is a pre-orientation program that offers community service trips in the greater Boston area. We understand that being an incoming freshman can be a bit overwhelming as you enter into a community with many new faces. FOCUS places you into a group with 6-8 other freshman, along with 2 upperclassmen leaders who will take you on a five-day, four-night trip into the vast and rewarding field of community service.
FOCUS is completely organized and run by student volunteers, many of whom participated in FOCUS their freshman year. This year, FOCUS is run by 4 student coordinators and nearly 40 amazing student leaders and support staff. We also have the help of our faculty advisor, Barbara Rubel.
FOCUS 2008 Themes
This year's FOCUS themes are:
- Kids
- Environment
- Giving Camp (Special Needs)
- Homelessness
- Hunger
- Urban Beautification
- Elderly
- Animals
More information about each theme and how to choose your own will be provided in the acceptance packet.
About the Leonard Carmichael Society
The parent organization of FOCUS is the Leonard Carmichael Society (LCS). LCS is the largest student-run organization at Tufts and is comprised of over 900 volunteers who perform community service both at Tufts and in the surrounding Boston area.