Mayhew

Mayhew is a program whose mission is to challenge and help at-risk New Hampshire boys to believe in themselves, work well with others, and find their best. We're independent, non-profit, and we serve disadvantaged, at-risk boys aged 10-16 from the state of New Hampshire. Boys begin the Mayhew experience when they're 10 or 11 years-old, with a rigor... ous and challenging 25-day residential session on Mayhew Island. There are two summer sessions, each comprised of forty-two boys. The summer program promotes the development of improved self-esteem and behavior, healthier peer interactions, goal-setting skills, and a strong sense of belonging to and contributing to a positive community. Building on each boy's summer progress, Mayhew's professional staff of six full-time community workers visits each boy at home and school throughout the year. The community workers serve as positive role models and friends, while encouraging each boy to make healthy life choices. Boys participate tuition-free in the Mayhew Program and can choose to remain formally involved for up to six years. In exchange for participating, we ask that each boy make a commitment to try to be respectful, to try his best, to take responsibility for his actions, and to try to get along with everyone. What kind of people does Mayhew hire? First and foremost, we look to hire good people. We seek individuals of strong character, maturity, and personal responsibility who naturally model the sorts of behaviors and interactions we hope to promote in the boys of the program. A good sense of humor, patience, a strong work-ethic, a willingness to learn, a commitment to purpose, and a strong ability to work well with others are also tremendously important. With the extraordinarily demanding environment we like to create on Mayhew Island, we hire only the most capable and resourceful applicants each year. Staff must be at least 18 years of age and have no criminal record. Mayhew generally hires staff with at least one year of college experience but other ...Read More