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Jumpstart

ChildrenEducation
308 Congress St #6th+fl, Boston, MA 02210
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Our mission

Jumpstart advances equitable learning outcomes for young children in underserved communities by recruiting and supporting caring adults to deliver high-quality programming to children and drive systems change through teaching, advocacy, and leadership.

This summer, we’re inviting high school and college students, as well as community members, to make a meaningful impact in local preschool classrooms across Boston. 🌟
Opportunities

Summer Volunteer—Read, Play, and Make a Difference for Young Children! 🌟

🎨 What You’ll Do

  • Read engaging, story-based books with preschoolers
  • Lead fun, hands-on activities (think games, art, and imaginative play!)
  • Build meaningful connections through conversation and encouragement
  • Be a positive, consistent presence in a child’s learning journey
  • No experience needed—we’ll train you and provide everything you need (including your Jumpstart t-shirt 👕)
  • Commitment is  6–8 week summer program, about 4 hours per week, sessions run from June-August

🌱 What You’ll Gain

  • Earn verified community service hours
  • Gain hands-on experience in education and child development
  • Build leadership and communication skills
  • Make a tangible difference in your community
  • 🎉 Volunteers will receive a $200 gift card upon successful completion of the program

✨ Spend your summer doing something that matters—read, play, and make a difference with Jumpstart.

Multiple service sites across Boston including:

  • Jamaica Plain
  • Roxbury
  • Somerville
  • Cambridge
  • Medford
  • Charlestown

For more information prospective volunteers can email: [email protected]
  • Weekly, Recurring
  • Teens, Adults
  • Individuals
  • In Person
  • Formal
  • Weekdays
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How you help

Jumpstart programs are made possible with the help of volunteers from local colleges and high schools in the community, who serve in a variety of preschool settings in underserved communities.
About us

Join Jumpstart for Young Children, a national early education nonprofit working to ensure every child enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. Through evidence-based programming, volunteers support preschool children in building critical language, literacy, and social-emotional skills.