Internship/Volunteer with The 3PointFoundation

The3PointFoundation seeks to close the opportunity and achievement gaps for children living in underserved, lower-income communities. We offer free, year-round, sports-based and project-based learning programs for elementary and middle school students, with a goal to expand into high school programming. These programs help young people build the academic, social-emotional, and life skills that lead to success in school, employment, and beyond. Our mission is centered on fostering lifelong habits of wellness, health, and fitness through the power of sports.

In addition to our afterschool and summer programs, 3Point instructors are embedded in schools during the day to provide hands-on classroom support, lead small-group sessions, and strengthen students’ foundational math skills through the NBA Math Hoops curriculum. Together, these experiences support students’ growth, expand their opportunities, and guide their journey toward post-secondary education—ensuring that Boston’s young people are equipped to thrive in their communities.

As an intern/volunteer with 3Point, your main responsibility will be to act as Classroom Support Staff to help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment rooted in 3Point’s core values of respect, inclusion & belonging, joy, collaboration, and accountability. Team members assist instructors and school staff by supporting students’ social-emotional growth, reinforcing academic concepts, and helping maintain a safe and structured classroom. This is a great opportunity to learn and serve in a partnership with a college/university and a non-profit organization that will promote youth empowerment, academic skills, and critical thinking in after-school, weekend, and summer programs. Training is provided and required for all new volunteers/interns.

Responsibilities:

• Assist students and staff in the classroom by helping to foster their social and emotional growth
• Support the lead instructor in the classroom and on the basketball court
• Facilitate passing out snacks at the beginning of each session
• Supervise bathroom and water breaks and ensure overall student safety and engagement
• Facilitate small-group activities and provide one-on-one support to help students stay focused
• Model professionalism, empathy, teamwork, and strong communication
• Support daily transitions and assist with preparing materials and activity setups
• Uphold confidentiality, program policies, and safety protocols
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills and bring positive energy to create a meaningful, fun experience for students
• Complete weekly reflections about their experience with 3Point

Top 5 Skills for Successful Classroom Support Staff:

1. Relationship-Building & Communication
   • Builds trust with students, communicates clearly, and collaborates well with teachers and staff.
2. Classroom Management & Social-Emotional Awareness
   • Maintains a calm, structured environment using positive behavior support; responds to student emotions with empathy.
3. Instructional & Academic Support
   • Assists with small-group learning and one-on-one support, reinforcing academic concepts and helping students stay focused.
4. Flexibility, Problem-Solving & Professionalism
   • Adapts to changing needs, stays calm under pressure, shows reliability, and follows all policies and confidentiality guidelines.
5. Teamwork, Collaboration & Positive Energy
   • Works well with colleagues, contributes to a strong team culture, and brings enthusiasm that creates a fun, safe, and uplifting environment for students.

Site locations:

• BPS William W. Henderson School (18 Croftland Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122)
• BPS Sarah Greenwood K-8 School (186 Glenway St, Boston, MA 02121)
• BPS Franklin D. Roosevelt K-8 School (95 Needham Rd, Hyde Park, MA 02136)
• BPS Rafael Hernandez School (61 School St, Roxbury, MA 02119)
• Codman Academy Charter School (637 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124)
• BPS Paul A. Dever School (325 Mt Vernon St, Boston, MA 02125)

How to Apply:

• 3Point Intern/Volunteer Application

Contact us at info@go3point.org or reach out to our Director of Academics, Holly Webster directly at holly@go3point.org