HMS Peer Helpers
Homewood Middle School Peer Helpers gather for a group picture.
Homewood Middle School Peer Helpers have begun a new year of doing just what their name says: helping their peers.
The program provides them with the skills and resources necessary to encourage and help their fellow classmates. Peer helpers are expected to maintain high personal standards and be positive role models for their peers.
The students serve as mentors at Homewood’s three elementary schools and as ambassadors and tutors at HMS. Together the helpers provide free afternoon tutoring two days a week.
All Peer Helpers must earn at least 30 hours of community service each year.
Group service activities include:
- serving dinner at the Jimmie Hale Mission each month
- assisting with the preparations for the Mercedes Marathon weekend
- working at the Homewood elementary school festivals
- volunteering at the Birmingham Zoo for events such as “Boo at the Zoo,” “Hogwarts Night” and “ZooLight Safari.”
