Volunteer with LEAP
LEAP has a variety of volunteer opportunities, ranging from one-time service to longer-term commitments. We believe that all supporters are vital to the organization’s mission, and engagement helps students find success and build a stronger community.
Join Us In Empowering Youth And Working To Build An Equitable Society
Join Us In Empowering Youth And Working To Build An Equitable Society
- Help bridge the opportunity gap for students from underserved communities.
- Guide students in their education, career, and personal journeys.
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How You Can Be Successful At LEAP
How You Can Be Successful At LEAP
- Demonstrate commitment to LEAP’s mission and values.
- Believe that all youth can be successful and deserve equitable access to education and career opportunities.
- Contribute your ideas, perspectives, skills and life experiences.
- Speak Spanish, which is helpful but not required.
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Other Benefits To Volunteering
Other Benefits To Volunteering
- Community Engagement
- Appreciation Events
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Network Connections
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Check with your employer to learn if your company makes matching gifts for its employees' volunteer hours; perhaps your company also makes grants, offers event sponsorship support, or otherwise helps fund nonprofit organizations like LEAP. If so, please contact Amanda Thompson, Director of Development, at athompson@leap4ed.org or 978-740-6667 x119.
Activities Assistant
Salem Teen Center
Activities Assistant
Lynn Teen Center
Science & Math Tutor
Lynn Teen Center
Science & Math Tutor
Salem Teen Center
Other Opportunities
Admin Projects
- open to groups or individuals
- help with tasks like organizing, filing, painting, etc.
- one day commitment
- email Caitlynn Almy at calmy@leap4ed.org if interested
Guest Speakers
- speak to local students in our high school programs
- one-time commitment
- schedule is flexible (2 total hours)
- email Caitlynn Almy at calmy@leap4ed.org if interested
Caitlynn Almy
Volunteer & Partnerships Coordinator
For more information, contact Caitlynn Almy:
calmy@leap4ed.org
Volunteer Testimonials
LEAP programs are well structured, staff members are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and well prepared, and the students are enjoyable to work with. Volunteering at LEAP is personally fulfilling.
- Terry Dansdill
LEAP Volunteer
There was a welcoming and inclusive community of facilitators, teachers, volunteers, and students, and many opportunities to support students through engaging and academically relevant programming.
- Julia Katz
LEAP Volunteer
Wonderful experience, my mentee was intelligent, engaged and very motivated. I learned much from her as well.
- Rick Maybury
LEAP Volunteer
Become a LEAP Volunteer
Volunteers engaging in more than a one-time event complete the following process:
1. Apply
Share information about your background and make a commitment to upholding LEAP’s values throughout your service.
2. Interview
Meet with LEAP’s Career and Outreach Coordinator and other staff to identify the best fit.
3. CORI and SORI Checks
Complete forms and provide documentation required for LEAP to conduct background checks.
4. Orientation
Get the information and basic skills needed to support LEAP. Orientation is offered twice a year.
5. Engagement
Start engaging in your program role or project assignment, with support from LEAP staff as needed.
6. On-going Training
Take advantage of learning opportunities that will grow your skill set and maximize your impact.
7. End of Year Check-In
Give and receive feedback on your volunteer experience.
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