Boston Partners in Education
44 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 02210


Director:

Contact: Gabby Bonfiglio
P: (617) 451-6145
F: (617) 482-0617

Volunteer as an Academic Mentor to Boston Public Schools Students

Year Program Started: 1966

Max. Participants/Year: 600

Application Deadline: ongoing

Program Timeframe: September - June; summer (through the school year)

Academic Level Targeted: grades K-5, grades 6-8, grades 9-12

Racial/Ethnic Focus: any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: education, mentoring

Program Attributes: volunteer opportunity

Program Acceptance Requirements: area of residence (greater Boston or Boston; passes CORI background check)

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: mathematics, literacy, education, mentoring

Additional Comments: Seeking volunteer academic mentors to support Boston’s public schools students by providing them with focused, individualized, in-school mentoring. Our mentors are people like you and me, devoting time from their busy lives to help our young people succeed. They come from all walks of life, racial and ethnic origins, and levels of education and experience. Academic mentors work one-on-one or with a small group of 2-4 students for an hour a week during the school day.

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