Quincy Public Schools is launching a new partnership with Big Brother/ Big Sisters and are looking for mentors! The Big Futures is a mentoring program designed to provide high school students with personalized support and guidance as they navigate their education and prepare for life beyond graduation. In 2024-2025 the program, which is designed for incoming 9th grade QHS students, will match 80 freshmen with dedicated mentors. Matches will meet 20 minutes per week and attend monthly in-person events. This is a great way to build experience and your resume. Learn more here:
To learn more about the Big Futures Mentoring program and sign up as a volunteer mentor or student participant, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters website at https://emassbigs.org/about/programs/big-futures/
Please note that this opportunity is for Graduate students and faculty, or other professional adults (not undergraduate students) at this time.
Are
you or someone you know looking for ways to combine art and science to
engage youth? Now’s your chance to become a Cool Science Mentor!
Our
workshops are for adults who work with at least 10 youth in grades K-12
in Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, Kansas, or Missouri. We
provide the art materials and supplies. Win-win!
Five Cool Science workshop opportunities will be offered this summer:
During
this workshop series, you will learn how to educate youth about the
science of extreme weather through artistic expression. You will enhance
your understanding of both science and art, which will help you become a
better youth mentor. And you will learn about our exciting art contest
for youth:
· A
pro-rated stipend of up to $200 based on the number of submissions to
the Cool Science Art Contest* (Please note: Returning mentors have
different stipend rates than new mentors)
*Mentors who attend either one in-person workshop or all three online workshop sessions and submits a copy of their accordion book will receive $50.
Trained mentors will also receive $15 for each mentee that submits a
piece of artwork, an artist statement, and an accordion book to the Cool
Science Art Contest, up to a maximum of $150. All stipends will be
paid after the contest submission deadline has passed.
You will also get a chance to provide feedback in surveys and focus groups for the project’s evaluation, if you are interested.
Space is limited. Apply Now!
Use the link below to apply by May 31, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by June 3, 2022.
