Join Our Beacon Academy Community
Beacon Academy is grateful to work with over 250 volunteers each year through both short and long term engagement opportunities, both of which are very valuable to our students and alumni. Below are many ways to become involved in Beacon Academy’s work.
Volunteer Opportunities
For more information about becoming a Beacon Academy volunteer, please contact Beacon Academy’s Development department at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Academy Year
Transportation Support
Beacon Academy’s volunteer drivers help transport students to and from co-curricular activities and high school interviews during the Beacon year. In the summer months, volunteer drivers assist in transporting students to and from their summer activities.
Co-Curricular Programming
Throughout the year, we seek to offer students the opportunity for broader experiences to promote learning outside of the classroom. We ask volunteers for their time and resources to help with co-curricular activities such as running, swimming, basketball, rowing, and other sports, and also look for volunteer teachers for our art, finance, and health classes. Additionally, volunteers can provide cultural enrichment opportunities in the Boston area as well as trips and excursions for our students to gain new experiences in our community.
Tutors
Students in need of some extra help in English, math, and SSAT prep are assigned a volunteer tutor who works with them during the school year. Tutors tailor their work to the students’ needs, targeting their specific areas of growth to help build their skills and confidence.
Mentors
Students will be matched with a mentor in the fall. The role of the mentor is to provide support and guidance through the rigors of the Academy year and support as students transition to high school. Mentors meet regularly with their mentee throughout the year, help with transportation to high school interviews, and will maintain their relationship through the Academy year and beyond.
High School Support
Transportation Support
Beacon Academy’s volunteer drivers help transport students to and from co-curricular activities and high school interviews during the Beacon year. In the summer months, volunteer drivers assist in transporting students to and from their summer activities.
High School Suport Pilot Initiative
Volunteers can provide academic advising for high school students and administrative support to help the Beacon Alumni Program staff fulfill alumni requests. Volunteers may also act as Class “Parents” to organize class-specific special events.
Care Packages
Beacon alumni stay connected to our school through their high school and college years, and twice a year, we send out care packages to high school and college-age alumni. Volunteers help purchase care package materials and/or help put together the packages.
BeaconConnect
BeaconConnect offers mentoring, job search support, and career development programming for alumni across the 10-Year Program, with a heavy focus on alumni enrolled in college. These offerings are designed to supplement the resources offered by campus career counseling services. Additionally, BeaconConnect provides support to alumni who are exploring graduate programs.
College Support
Care Packages
Beacon alumni stay connected to our school through their high school and college years, and twice a year, we send out care packages to high school and college-age alumni. Volunteers help purchase care package materials and/or help put together the packages.
BeaconConnect
BeaconConnect offers mentoring, job search support, and career development programming for alumni across the 10-Year Program, with a heavy focus on alumni enrolled in college. These offerings are designed to supplement the resources offered by campus career counseling services. Additionally, BeaconConnect provides support to alumni who are exploring graduate programs.
Career Support
Career Development
Beacon rallies the support of our donors’ and partners’ communities to help secure paid internships and jobs for our students in fields such as business, nonprofit, technology, finance, and government. Volunteers work with Beacon graduates on resume support, interview prep, career coaching, and networking.
Support Educational Equity
Your gift of any amount will make a lasting impact on our students and alumni.