LEAH Mentoring Program now accepting applications

Are you a 10th or 11th grader who is interested in being a mentor to younger kids? The LEAH program (Leaders in Education, Action, and Hope) could be for you.

LEAH (Leaders in Education, Action and Hope) is a mentorship program that trains and places high school students at elementary and middle schools to work as mentors and lead activities. Download the application here.

What Do LEAH Mentors Do?

v Learn about science, other subjects and how to teach younger kids

v Provide support for after school programs while serving as role models for elementary and middle school students

v Meet other high school students from across Boston and gain a support network

v Receive intensive training on behavioral management in the classroom, activity preparation, and in science topics relevant to LEAH curriculum

v Attend workshops on resume writing

What Are The Requirements?

v Attend 2 meeting/trainings per month(on Fridays)

v Participate in 2 months of training(Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm) in Novemberr and Decembe

v Work two afternoons a week at an afterschool program from January - June

Are LEAH Mentors Paid?

v LEAH mentors are paid a stipend. During training, the stipend is equivalent to $9 perr. Once training is completed, Mentors stipends are increased to $10 per hour. There is also an increase for a second and third year of participation. hou

How Do I Find Out More?

Email Program Assistant Carl Lowenberg at lowenber@bc.edu or call him at (617) 552-1563. You may also phone Rachel Green or Jesse Leavitt at the Boston Public Schools, at (617) 635-1578. Here is the application