Massachusetts Promise Fellowship

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022 Freedom House Boston

Are you interested in a year of service working with High School youth in the Boston Public Schools? To apply, visit https://masspromisefellows.org/apply

How Does it Work?

The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship (MPF) operates using a scattered site model placing AmeriCorps members in many cities across the state. AmeriCorps members have a strong impact on students thanks to partnerships with nonprofit organizations, schools, and city agencies.

When you are accepted into the program, you are assigned to a partner site where you will build relationships and deliver out-of-school time (OST) programming to a cohort of young people between the grades of 6-12. Your work with young people can range from leading career development workshops to supporting college essays to creating academic enrichment activities. There is no question that your work with helping MPF increases youth academic engagement outcomes to support dropout prevention.

  • Make An Impact
  • Build Community
  • Advance your career
  • Further your education
  • Be a leaders

Qualifications

First, make sure you are eligible and ready to commit. A year of service is impactful but requires someone to be committed to service. To be eligible, you must:

  • Have a high school degree or GED
  • Be at least 17 years old by July 1, 2022
  • Be willing to comply with a criminal background check and fingerprint check
  • Be a US Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident
  • Able to serve full-time (40 hours per week) from August 2022-June 30, 2023

This opportunity might be a good fit if you…

  • Have experience supporting youth
  • Have provided administrative support
  • Are an empathetic listener
  • Manage multiple projects effectively
  • Have strong communication skills
  • Think on your feet, learn new things quickly, and are a creative problem solver
  • Have experience being part of a team and know when to ask for help
  • Believe that young people deserve care, encouragement, and support to reach their full potential
  • Want to join a caring community of service-minded individuals invested in social justice and education equity

Important COVID-19-related update: All MPF interviews will be conducted in a virtual format to ensure the health and safety of all participants. Each host site holds a different policy regarding in-person service expectations. Make sure to ask questions during your interview!

To apply, visit https://masspromisefellows.org/apply

To learn more about the position at Freedom House, contact Ashley Harton-Powell at ahartonpowell@freedomhouse.com