Our How
Be the Change in a Child’s Life
At PEERS, we believe in the power of mentorship. Our program allows volunteers to form meaningful relationships with young students, providing them with guidance, support, and encouragement to help them thrive academically and personally.
Membership
Build Meaningful Connections
PEERS members will be paired with a child in their community to develop a unique and lasting relationship. Mentors will choose to volunteer at either Phillis Wheatley or YouthBase, depending on their preferences and availability. They can select the weekday and time slot that best fits their schedule.
We offer various fundraising and social events throughout the school year. Each Christmas, we organize a division-wide fundraising event, sponsor local children, facilitate gifting their needs, and host a Christmas party. Additionally, we host other events and join the children on field trips. You can also sign up for an extra weekday to meet with your partner if you wish.
You are required to go once a week for one hour, though you are welcome to participate more often if you want.
No, we meet once a month during E-period.
Besides making an impact on your community, PEERS is excellent for building up your extracurriculars for applications. This organization is dynamic, allowing you to take action and find leadership opportunities within.
Absolutely! We will work directly with you and your coach to create a schedule that accommodates your sports commitments. We believe you can pursue all your passions.
Yes! We organize events and fundraisers throughout the year. Please check our events and fundraising page for more details.
You will complete a Google form outlining your preferences and interests, and we will do our best to match you with a compatible child.
If you need to miss a session, you can notify us through your personal login link on this site. We will find a replacement for the week. We understand that unexpected things happen and will work with you while maintaining our mission.
Make a Lasting Impact Today
Now that you have discovered how you can contribute to meaningful change in your community, join our outreach and become part of the solution.
Stories of Growth and Change
See what our organization has been doing. Explore our scrapbook to see some fun events with our partners.
