We need your help! We are looking for volunteers for our newest program.
High School Group Mentoring Program | Queens High School for Language Studies
As our Apex community grows, we are expanding our High School Mentoring Program into Flushing, Queens this spring. Through a series of workshops, the High School Mentoring Program helps students broaden their horizons, build a more positive self-image, develop strong interpersonal skills and cultivate valuable friendships. Students participate in social-emotional activities and workshops, as well as community events. Apex is looking forward to expanding its impact to the Flushing community.
About Queens High School for Language Studies
Students at Queens High School for Language Studies express high needs within the scope of Apex for Youth’s mission, including:
- Approximately 87% of students are classified economically disadvantaged.
- Approximately 69% of students are from Asian/Pacific backgrounds, many of whom are recent immigrant English Language Learners.
Queens HS for Language Studies focuses on preparing college-ready students who are fluent in both academic English and Mandarin Chinese. 50% of students are native-Chinese speakers learning English and 50% are English speakers learning Mandarin Chinese. Apex’s mentoring program will work with two cohorts of students: one that is Chinese-speaking and one that is English-speaking. We welcome both English- and Chinese-speaking volunteers!
Program Calendar (Tentative) – 12 Sessions
The program will take place on Friday afternoons, tentatively 3:30pm – 5:00pm, which will include a one and a half hour session followed by a short debrief.
- New volunteer orientation – Date TBD
- Friday, 3/1, 3:30pm-5:00pm – Session 1
Please review the volunteer commitments before applying.
Volunteer Commitments
- Commit to at least six sessions for at least one semester.
- Complete GoPass (fingerprint & background check).
- Attend mandatory training and orientation workshops.
- Attendance Policy: Provide advance notice of absence.
If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Tanya Zasheva at tatiana.zasheva@apexforyouth.org or Crystal Kim at crystal.kim@apexforyouth.org. You will receive an automated email with a link to our Volunteer Application. We will then schedule an in-person interview, which takes about an hour. Our office is located at 120 Walker Street, 5th Floor in Chinatown, Manhattan.