Volunteer

Sometimes, the most meaningful reason to volunteer is simply wanting to see someone else succeed. For Adwika Tiwari, becoming a Zoom Teacher with SmartKids Ghana is an opportunity to help scholars discover new things, enjoy the learning process, and feel excited about what they are capable of achieving. As a 10th-grade student at Burlington High […]

For Emma Lewandowski, becoming a Zoom Teacher with SmartKids Ghana is an opportunity to do something meaningful with her time while helping young scholars in Ghana access a better educational experience. As a 10th-grade student at Burlington High School, Emma understands that education can have a lasting influence on a young person’s life. When she […]

At SmartKids Ghana, we believe that meaningful impact can begin with something as simple as a young person deciding to share what they know with someone else. For Gisele Georges, that decision comes from an experience she has already had in her own school community, working with younger scholars, mentoring them, and helping them understand […]

At SmartKids Ghana, we believe that meaningful change can begin with one person simply deciding to share what they have with someone else. For our 2027 Zoom Teaching Program, that journey began with Lillian Greelish, a Grade 11 student at Masconomet Regional High School, who became the very first ambassador to apply for the 2027 […]

Education has the power to change the direction of a person’s life. Sometimes, that impact begins with a lesson in a classroom. Other times, it begins with a screen, a conversation, and someone willing to share what they know. For Gracelyn, an 11th-grade student at Masconomet Regional High School, becoming a SmartKids Ghana Zoom Teacher […]

As students approach the final chapter of high school, there is often a lot to think about graduation, college applications, future careers, and everything that comes with taking the next big step in life. For Whitney Butnor, a senior at Champlain Valley Union High School, this season is also an opportunity to give back. Whitney […]

There is something special about students who do not simply wait for opportunities but actively look for ways to create an impact. Harris Felix, a senior at Milton Academy, is one of those students. With a strong academic background and a genuine interest in learning, Harris has chosen to take his experience beyond the classroom […]

For some volunteers, a service experience is something they participate in once and move on from. For Grey Zimmerman, his experience with SmartKids Ghana was different. After volunteering with the organization during the previous fall cohort, Grey chose to return because the experience left him with a genuine desire to continue serving and making a […]