Did you know Massachusetts state employees have paid leave time of up to eight hours a month to volunteer? Take advantage of this great opportunity to give back!

What is Mentoring Leave Time?

Mass Mentoring Partnership was one of the original agencies that worked with the Massachusetts Human Resources Division to expand the original volunteer leave program introduced in 1992 to incorporate youth mentoring. Employees can use up to eight hours a month of mentoring leave time to mentor a child during their work day. Most mentoring programs are school or site based, and mentors do anything from reading and art projects to just eating lunch and talking.

Ready to Volunteer?

First:

• Download the SERV Leave Request Form and fill it out with your supervisor.

Then:

• Click here for a list of approved SERV mentoring programs to find an opportunity near you. You can contact the program directly to learn more about volunteering OR…
• Let Mass Mentoring Partnership find a mentoring program for you. E-mail Felipe Suarez, manager of technology and program systems at Mass Mentoring Partnership, and Mass Mentoring will match you with a program that fits your needs.
• Complete any necessary interviews and trainings with the mentoring program.
• Start volunteering!

For additional information about SERV, mentoring leave time and one-time volunteer opportunities, click here or download the Mentoring Leave Brochure.