COMPASS is a private, community-based, non-residential, non-profit organization that offers educational and social services to communities in Eastern Massachusetts. During the last 20 years we have served over 6,000 high risk inner-city children. Our mission is simple. We help troubled children assume their rightful, productive roles in society so that they, in turn, can help others. 

COMPASS is looking for people who are energetic and interested in working with troubled children and adolescents in a challenging and rewarding environment. PULSE students are seen as an integral part of the program. Their presence allows for a more individualized approach and gives the students exposure to a wider range of influences.

A. COMPASS Day Treatment and Education at Jamaica Plain

Nature and Purpose
COMPASS Day Treatment and Education at Jamaica Plain offers comprehensive services to children and adolescents city-wide. Students (grades 1 - 12) receive special education services, counseling, and pre-vocational or vocational services.

Tasks
COMPASS is able to offer PULSE students experience in: 
--One to one or small-group tutoring with students in all academic areas and vocational training; 
--Opportunities to plan and participate in activities within the community; 
--Opportunity to plan learning-base projects in their area of interest; 
-- Participation in a physical education and recreational program; 
--Computer assisted education with COMPASS students.

Time Requirement
Hours available: 8:30 am - 2:35 pm, Monday - Friday

Supervisor
Anne Carol Malone

Address
COMPASS 
26 Sunnyside Street 
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 
Tel.:(617) 524-2333 ext. 221;
www.compassinc.com

B. COMPASS at Harbor Point

Nature and Purpose
COMPASS at Harbor Point offers tutorial and enrichment services to 50 children (grades 1-7) who reside in the Harbor Point Community. Students receive daily homework assistance along with tutoring in all academic areas. The enrichment portion of the program includes: computer assisted education, arts and crafts activities, violence prevention activities, various games, holiday parties, guest speakers and field trips.

Tasks
PULSE students play an important role in the program. Each student works along with a teacher in a classroom setting to provide individual academic assistance to students. Other responsibilities include planning and implementing enrichment activities and keeping a journal of all daily activities.

Time Requirement
Hours available: 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Mon./Wed. or Tue./Thurs. Plus 2 hours/mo. group supervision.

Supervisor
Millie Matthews

Address
COMPASS at Harbor Point 
c/o The Paul A. Dever School 
325 Mt. Vernon Street 
Dorchester, MA 02125 
Tel.: (617) 524-2333 ext. 282;
www.compassinc.org

Council Member:   Elizabeth Sartori