Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

TEAM Participants

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TEAM Participants & Group Setup

Being a TEAM Participant

Every participant in TEAM has an important role to play. Some expectations of TEAM participants are that everyone will:

  • Stay with and interact with their TEAM group
  • Participate in the activities
  • Follow the TEAM Goals and Expectations
  • Start and/or participate in conversations with group members
  • Be open to new activities and new people
  • Have fun!

In addition, mentors have a particular responsibility to set a good example for mentees and other group members by:

  • Modeling appropriate language
  • Helping others (especially mentees) when they’re having a problem
  • Encouraging everyone to follow the TEAM Goals & Expectations
  • Working with other mentors and facilitators to make sure all group members are having fun

Goals for Participation in the Program

Mentors

Mentees
  • Developing leadership skills
  • Making community connections
  • Socializing with others
  • Learning how to be a mentor
  • Developing social skills
  • Improving communication skills
  • Being part of a group
  • Making community connections

Mentors & Mentees

A mentor talking with a mentee at the MLK Day of Service event done with Boston Cares.

Decorating Cupcakes

Decorating cupcakes at a birthday bash event.

Holiday Party

Mentors and mentees collaborating to build a ginger house at a holiday party.