The Center for Civic Engagement and Service (CCES) and North’s Girls in AI club collaborated to launch a new digital form that uses AI to match students to compatible volunteer opportunities Friday, March 6.

The collaboration began in the fall of 2024 when members from Girls in AI reached out to the CCES with a proposal to update their online database, according to senior Emily Chen, a club officer. 

“We hope the platform will make it accessible for students to learn more about local organizations and empower them to get involved in community service,” said Chen.

According to Head of Administration of CCES Jacqueline Freeman, the Google form, published on the CCES website, has nine questions that allow students to fill out their interest and intentions. Freeman added that AI matches students to a volunteering opportunity specific to their interests.

“We believe this has been a great learning experience for all the girls involved in applying their interest in AI on a real impact project,” said senior Asha Gopinath, a club officer. 

According to Co-director of CCES Claudia Wu, the form can connect students to various local organizations, such as Cradles to Crayons, the Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and the League of Women Voters.

Wu added that the database still requires updates on the opportunities different organizations offer, so CCES remains in contact with these organizations.

“The idea is that they stay interacting with us because we feel strongly to make sure it’s a good match. We hope this will make it easier and more accessible for people,” she said.

Sophomore Nora Sullivan said, “A lot of people, especially high school students, are interested in volunteering and giving back to the community, so automatically connecting someone without having to reach out or communicate with makes it a lot more convenient.”