Partakers works every day to reduce prison recidivism through essential educational opportunities, key skills training, and the power of community and Mentor relationships.
Learn About the Power of Partakers Mentoring
Join a virtual information sessions to learn more about the College Behind Bars Mentoring Program (provides community mentoring for incarcerated women and men pursuing their degrees and educational opportunities) and Partakers Empowerment Program (PEP) (a Mentor-centered reentry program that supports formerly incarcerated and soon-to-be-released individuals as they return to their communities.)
Former College Behind Bars, PEP Reentry Students, and Current Mentors will be at the meetings to share their experiences and answer questions like:
- What does it mean to be a Partakers Mentor?
- What Impact do Partakers Mentors Have?
- What is the time commitment of mentoring?
- Are there any special skills needed to be a Mentor?
- What kind of training or support is provided?
Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions
May 11, May 26, June 11, June 15 (and more in July and August!)
Register Here: partakers.org/mentor-info-session
Partakers is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Boston College Prison Education Program to provide mentoring for women earning their bachelor’s degrees inside MCI Framingham!
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Are You Approaching Retirement and Wondering What Comes Next?
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) connects adults 50+ with community-based organizations where they make a meaningful impact through long-term service and spiritual growth. Rooted in Ignatian Spirituality, our corps members integrate their faith, skills, and life experience to bring hope, dignity, and compassion to those in need. Through hands-on service, our corps members not only address immediate community needs but also embark on a journey of personal and spiritual development.
The IVC opened its New England Region in January 2009. The first New Englan Ignatian Volunteers were eleven men and women from assorted walks of life and different educational backgrounds, looking to put their life experiences, talents, and time at the disposal of the poor in the neighborhoods of Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and in surrounding communities.
Today, more than sixty women and men continue to serve in these neighborhoods and communities. These service corps members are supported by one another and by seasoned spiritual reflectors whose task is to help them look at their service and to reflect upon its deeper meaning for themselves and for those whom they serve.
What IVC Members Do
- Instruct, mentor, and coach in a variety of educational settings
- Teach ESOL and locate resources for adult students and immigrants
- Provide services to those experiencing homelessness
- Offer administrative, development, marketing, and HR support to nonprofit staff
- Engage in elderly outreach
- Coordinate food and furniture delivery to families in need
- Assist with job preparation and legal assistance
The IVC Mission & Commitment
- Serve 1·2 days per week with a local nonprofit from September to June
- Engage in monthly meetings, days of reflection, and one-on-one spiritual reflection
- Attend an optional year-end overnight retreat held at a nearby center
How to Join or Learn More
To apply, email us: newengland@ivcusa.org
For more information please visit: ivcusa.org/NewEngland
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Volunteer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Teachers & Assistants Needed for Summer 2026
A Faith That Does Justice is seeking volunteers for an 8-week session beginning July 6, 2026. Serve adult learners at all levels through virtual classes and in-person classes in Boston. Classes meet two mornings or two evenings per week (two-hour classes).
We provide curriculum, textbooks, training/orientation, and classroom support. Teaching experience welcome but not required; strong English fluency is especially helpful.
Learn more: faith-justice.org/esol and faith-justice.org/volunteer-opportunit/esol
Questions: mdwyer@faith-justice.org