Category Archives: School Volunteer Program

More than a Mentor

It’s National Mentoring Month, a time to focus national attention on the need for mentors, and work together to ensure positive outcomes for our young people. At Boston Partners in Education, we refer to our volunteers as academic mentors, caring … Continue reading

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BPS Teacher: Community Volunteers Add to the Classroom Dynamic

A guest blog post by Boston Public Schools teacher Jennifer DiSarcina Between managing curriculums, juggling the needs of 20+ students, and keeping up with ever-evolving education standards, we at Boston Partners think it’s safe to say that teachers have mastered … Continue reading

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Exceeding Expectations: College Student Uncovers His Passion for Teaching through Volunteerism

When an academic mentor enters a Boston Public Schools classroom to work with a struggling student, the extra attention from a caring adult can have a huge influence on the student’s life. While assisting a student with reading, writing or … Continue reading

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National Volunteer Week Profile: RSVP Member Jane Hans

Boston Partners in Education is always recruiting volunteer academic mentors. We search for volunteers from the community and local businesses. The opportunity to work in a classroom in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) appeals to many different people, from all … Continue reading

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National Volunteer Week Profile: Michael Macchi, Student Volunteer

Boston Partners in Education is always recruiting volunteer academic mentors. We search for volunteers from the community and local businesses.  The opportunity to work in a classroom in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) appeals to many different people, from all … Continue reading

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National Volunteer Week Profile: Carol Knox, Parent & Volunteer

Boston Partners in Education is always recruiting volunteer academic mentors. We search for volunteers from the community and local businesses. The opportunity to work in a classroom in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) appeals to many different people, from all … Continue reading

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An Athlete and a Scholar

Joseph Francois is truly both an athlete, and a scholar. A native of Haiti, Joseph moved to the United States in elementary school, without knowing any English.  Now he is a former basketball player and current member of the Excel … Continue reading

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A Call for Bilingual Volunteers

Recruitment & Big Cheese Reads Coordinator and School Volunteer Program volunteer Carolina Davila wants to know, “How you are helping our future leaders?” As a Boston Public Schools alumna, my appreciation for education has truly grown since I graduated high … Continue reading

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Tuesday- the best day of the week

School Volunteer Program volunteer, Kellyanne Dignan shares her experience as a volunteer academic mentor in the Boston Public Schools. Even though I don’t get to sleep in, Tuesday is my favorite day of the week. Just like any other weekday, … Continue reading

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