Power Lunch is Boston’s premier early literacy enrichment program for students in grades K–3. Power Lunch allows corporate volunteers to meet students where they are and lift them to new levels of competency and success. Each reading mentor serves as a role model and friend, providing guidance in school while encouraging an enthusiasm for books…
Motivate is tailored for our tiniest learners in grades pre K-2 and designed for early childhood development needs. Motivate mentors work with the whole class of students, helping to run academic activities and smooth transition time. Volunteers get hands-on classroom experience, while setting positive examples for good behavior.
Accelerate can assist any student in grades K-8 identified by their teacher as needing extra academic or socio-emotional support. Accelerate mentors work 1-on 1 with a student, or in small groups, during regular classroom instruction time. Accelerate is designed to help students who lack the skills, motivation or interest in ELA or math.
Aim High supports students in grades 9-12 who have small gaps in skills and knowledge, and just need that extra push to find success. Aim High mentors work 1-on-1 or with a small group of students in humanities or STEM subjects. Aim High helps students build confidence and resilience and prepare for their future aspirations.
Referees are available for regular volunteer opportunities over an 8-week fall season and/or a 10-week spring season. Game Days require a weekly 2-hour commitment between 2:30 and 6:00PM.
Regular office administration, translation, and communications support is needed. Opportunities throughout the year are available during normal office hours.
Boston Scores’ One Hen program teaches students how to create and run real-life small businesses through a micro-loan. With the profits, they repay their loans and support a local charity of their choice. Volunteers join our students in the classroom to help the students plan and/or execute their business through the different phases including choosing…
Coaches are required to commit to weekly engagement over an 8- to 12- week season in the fall and/or spring. Volunteers must be free for at least 2 hours on weekdays between 2:30 and 6:00PM.
The program provides soccer, academic support, college exploration, job & career skill building, service projects, and community-building events. Opportunities to work with high schoolers after school, in the evening, or on weekends are available during Boston Public School’s academic year.
Volunteers help our members in a variety of different program areas such as tutoring, music, athletics, and more. We also have skill-based administrative volunteer positions available for individuals with backgrounds in project management, finance, development, etc. A background check is mandatory.