

Teen Volunteers in the Gateways Sunday Program
Want to make a difference? Become a Gateways Teen Volunteer!
If you are a Boston-area teen in grades 10 – 12, you can apply to volunteer to support students in the Gateways Sunday Program as a one-to-one aide or classroom assistant.
More Than a Volunteer Experience
Gateways’ Teen Volunteer Program isn’t your average volunteer experience. What makes our program stand out is not the skillset you’ll gain or the volunteer hours you’ll collect, but the relationships that you’ll build with the students.
Throughout your volunteer experience, you’ll receive weekly training and support from on-site special education teachers and administrators. You will:
- Learn special education strategies and teaching techniques that support student learning, including how to address challenging behavior, capitalize on the strengths of the student, and implement visual supports to help the student successfully navigate the learning space.
- Receive on-the-job support from the classroom teacher, volunteer coordinator, and program director. These experienced staff members guide volunteers in helping students achieve their greatest success.
Aside from learning skills you can take to college or into a career, you’ll play a crucial role as your students build their Jewish identities, supporting them in experiencing a Jewish education that is both accessible and meaningful.

Teen Volunteer Stories
Become a Teen Volunteer at Gateways
Do you or does a teen you know want to make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities…
What Volunteering at Gateways Can Do
Before Alanna came to Gateways, she had always known on some level that she wanted to work with kids. However,…
An Invitation to Opened Gates
A Teen Volunteer’s Reflections

Program Structure and Fees
There is a $250 annual training and materials fee* for participation in the Teen Volunteer Program. The fee is $125 for students selected for half-year placements.
*These fees will be waived for any family that indicates that the costs will present a hardship.
How to Apply
Gateways accepts applications during the spring for the following school year. Teens selected for the program are notified during the summer. Questions? Please contact our Teen Volunteer Coordinator, Mia Hyman.
The application period for 2023-2024 is now open. Click here to apply.


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