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.
The Big Cheese Reads introduces business, community, and cultural leaders (“Big Cheeses”) to middle school students in the Boston Public Schools through a one-time classroom visit. During this visit, “Big Cheeses” read to the students and share experiences that emphasize the vital role literacy plays in future achievement, particularly career success.
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.
You can teach your children about giving back when you make a holiday giving basket and put an item to donate to the Food Pantry aside for each day of your holiday celebration.
Escort the patient into the GI Unit making sure that they are settled with the appropriate health care person for check-in. Escort the patient out of the GI Unit using wheelchair if necessary. Wait with the patient until their ride/escort person comes and takes charge of them.
Are you looking for ways to have your group or children give back? If so, your family or group can volunteer to purchase and prepare snack bags for children right here in our community.
Provide a supportive presence to patients nearing the end of life. The volunteer provides verbal or non-verbal support, which may include playing quiet music, reading, or just sitting with the patient. The primary purpose of the volunteer is to alleviate solitude near the end of life. The volunteer is also available to notify nursing of…