Promising Pals
November 3, 2009
The Promising Pals program highlights literacy and mentoring by giving students at the Timilty School in Roxbury an opportunity to correspond with students and professionals from Simmons and the surrounding community. Last year, more than 200 participants from Simmons joined over 500 professionals from greater Boston to be a part of this program. Participation is easy! All you have to do is:
- Be a pen pal with a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student.
- Exchange at least 4 letters between December 2009 and May 2010.
- Read the assigned book and discuss it in the letters with your pal.
- Meet your pal at the Pal Breakfast hosted by the Timilty School on June 4, 2010 from 7:30am - 10:30am. Attendance at this event is required, as the students are very disappointed not to have their pal attend the breakfast.
This opportunity is open to Simmons Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students. Please visit the link below to register as a Promising Pal. Registration deadline is November 13, 2009.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BSIOU7geiwnb64faMh1erQ_3d_3d
Work-Study Opportunities at the Scott/Ross Center
September 22, 2009
Are you enthusiastic? Do you have a willingness to learn? Are you interested in making a difference, working on community issues and getting paid while doing it?
The Scott/Ross Center has been successful in employing over 150 Simmons College students in Work-Study programs around Boston. These paid positions offer students hands-on work experience while developing skills such as event planning, tutoring, and mentoring. Get involved today!
What qualifications do you need?
- An interest in working on community issues
- A willingness to learn
- Enthusiastic participation in training sessions and regular meetings
To apply, download an informational flyer and application below:
Community Service Work Study Positions
The Scott / Ross Center employs over 150 students in a wide range of community programs. These are paid student positions funded through the federal community service workstudy program. In order to participate in these programs, students must have received Federal Workstudy as part of their financial aid award. For more information about Federal Workstudy, contact the Financial Aid Office (617-521-2001).
These positions give students the chance to make a difference in the community, be part of a team, and develop skills ranging from tutoring children to event planning. In addition, students are able to address real world challenges while developing valuable skills and experience. Advancement opportunities are available for students who remain involved throughout their Simmons experience.
Pay rates vary by position and range from $8.50-$10.00 per hour. To apply for the Jumpstart program, please visit www.jumpstart.org. To apply for all other listed positions, pick up an application in the Scott/Ross Center (W-102)or download it below and send to src@simmons.edu,
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