SPARK Boston
Empowering 20 to 35 year olds to engage with local government to become Boston’s future civic leaders.
It's time to tap into our civic power! SPARK Boston is the City of Boston's civic initiative aimed at engaging young adults ages 20 to 35. It serves as a direct bridge between Boston's young adult population and City Hall leaders.
SPARK Boston is a civic leadership council that supports the City of Boston by leading programs and initiatives. The SPARK Council members serve as ambassadors, collaborators, and innovators for young adults across the City. They are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and productive environment where residents can share ideas, engage in meaningful discussion, build relationships, and work together to strengthen civic engagement among Boston’s young adults.
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About us
Collaborators
SPARK Boston Council members collaborate with the City of Boston on issues, programs, and opportunities affecting Boston’s 20 to 35 year-old residents.
Ambassadors
Council members serve as ambassadors for SPARK Boston and the City of Boston’s engagement with young adults.
Innovators
SPARK Boston Council members work together to develop ideas, programs, and initiatives that strengthen connections between Boston’s young adults and their City.
Program Goals
- Connection: Connect young residents to their peers, civic leaders, community organizations, local businesses, and resources across Boston.
- Innovation: Create spaces to tap into the energy and experiences of the Millennial and Gen Z populations to envision Boston’s future.
- Empowerment: Uplift the next generation of civic leaders and social entrepreneurs in City government.
Project Highlight
The Resident’s Guide to Civic Life was designed by the 2025-26 SPARK Council to provide residents with simple ways to make a difference in their communities.
Engage with SPARK
We offer many partnership opportunities for groups and organizations wanting to collaborate with SPARK Boston. Email us at sparkboston@boston.gov to get the conversation started!
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
Application FAQs
FAQsWe're looking for Bostonians aged 20 to 35 of all backgrounds. Whether you were born and raised here or just arrived a few months ago, if you are passionate about Boston, we are passionate about getting to know you. Our council has included artists, legislative aides, parents, students, tech entrepreneurs, small business owners, neighborhood leaders, non-profit employees, consultants, educators, and more. No matter where you are in your personal and civic journey, we want to see your application.
Yes, SPARK Council applicants must be Boston residents, but you are welcome to attend and collaborate on our events if you work in or live near the city. We should also note we love meeting new folks to be speakers, collaborators, and community partners! If you have an upcoming event or initiative you are seeking a community partner, there might be a great fit to connect. Reach out to us if you’re interested in chatting further about how to get involved as a non-resident.
During their year-long council term, each Council member is required to attend our regular Council meeting on the first (or sometimes second) Monday of every month; one community meeting; and at least one SPARK event or small group meeting. You may also meet with other Council members occasionally for group projects. The Council term typically begins in September and ends in August.
Applications are currently closed, but please fill out our interest form to be notified when they re-open.
After the selection committee reviews your application, you will be notified and informed if you have moved on to the group interview stage or not. Group interviews will take place in-person in late July, and final decisions are typically released in mid-August. The cycle begins in September.
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We would love to talk! Please email us at sparkboston@boston.gov.
Alumni Community
Were you a member of Onein3 or SPARK Boston? We want to connect! OYEA is building our network of SPARK alumni so that we can share news, engagement opportunities, and social events with all of you. Click below to join the community!
Who's Involved:
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