Fwd: Recruiting for Civics Showcase Community Advisors

[MEES INFO]

Hello,

I’m forwarding an excellent volunteer opportunity— to mentor high-school students who are creating change in community spaces in Massachusetts, including through environmental justice projects. The sessions are from 10 am - 1 pm in Bridgewater (May 28), Worcester (June 3) and Amherst (June 7). Registration closes on May 29.

Best,

Meghadeepa

MEES Project Manager

www.massmees.org

Support Students at the Massachusetts Civics Project Showcases – Be a Community Advisor! 

Over the next three weeks, DESE will host the Massachusetts Civics Project Showcases--now expanded to three regional events! At these "science fairs for civics," 8th-12th grade students will share about real-world action they are taking on community issues, from student mental health to environmental justice to educational equity. The dates and locations are below: 
  

Tuesday, May 28: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, 10am-1pm 
Monday, June 3: DCU Center, Worcester, MA, 10am-1pm 
Friday, June 7: UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA, 10am-1pm 

As part of the events, we are looking for volunteers to serve as Community Advisors (register here).  Advisors will have short conversations with students about their projects, ask questions and offer feedback based on their own expertise. Register here by May 22 (Bridgewater event) or May 29 (Worcester and Amherst events) to join us in celebrating the civic engagement of young people in Massachusetts! All DESE staff are invited to support students as Community Advisors. Contact Rebekah Judson at Rebekah....@mass.gov with any questions.