FAQ — Friends of Hancock

Question 1

Who can get involved with Friends of Hancock?

Accepted Answer

Parents, guardians, family members, alumni, neighbors, professionals, businesses, nonprofits, and community members who want to support Hancock students are welcome to get involved. You do not need to have a student currently enrolled at Hancock to participate.

Question 2

Do I need to donate money to help?

Accepted Answer

No. Financial support can help expand opportunities, but donating is not required to participate. Time, skills, professional knowledge, connections, ideas, resources, and hands-on help can all be meaningful contributions.

Question 3

What does Friends of Hancock actually do?

Accepted Answer

Friends of Hancock brings parents and community together to expand opportunities and strengthen the student experience. Participation can help support student experiences, enrichment, events, family engagement, professional and career exposure, community connections, partnerships, and access to useful resources.

Question 4

Does Friends of Hancock operate John Hancock College Preparatory High School?

Accepted Answer

No. Friends of Hancock is an independent parent and community organization supporting Hancock students and the school community. It does not operate John Hancock College Preparatory High School and is not school administration.

Question 5

Does Friends of Hancock fundraise?

Accepted Answer

Fundraising may support the mission, but Friends of Hancock is not primarily a fundraising organization. Participation comes first. Financial and material support can strengthen the organization's ability to expand opportunities for students.

Question 6

Do I need to have a child at Hancock to participate?

Accepted Answer

No. Parents and families are an important part of Friends of Hancock, but alumni, neighbors, professionals, businesses, nonprofits, and other community members can participate as well.

Question 7

Can Hancock alumni get involved?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alumni can volunteer, share professional experience, mentor or speak with students when appropriate, make introductions, support activities, and help strengthen the connection between current students and the broader Hancock community.

Question 8

Can businesses and organizations participate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Businesses and organizations can contribute expertise, professional connections, student experiences, career exposure, in-kind resources, event support, partnerships, introductions, and other opportunities that align with the mission.

Question 9

What if I only have a small amount of time?

Accepted Answer

That is okay. Participation does not need to mean a major ongoing commitment. People may be able to help with a single event, a specific project, an introduction, professional expertise, or another one-time opportunity.

Question 10

Can I volunteer for one event or project?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One-time and occasional participation are welcome. Use the Get Involved form to let Friends of Hancock know what kind of participation works for you.

Question 11

Can I share professional expertise?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Professional experience, practical knowledge, career insight, skills, and lived experience can all be valuable ways to contribute.

Question 12

Can I suggest an opportunity, event, or partnership?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Friends of Hancock welcomes ideas that could benefit Hancock students or strengthen the school community. Use the Contact page to share the idea.

Question 13

Can I help by making an introduction?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An introduction to a professional, business, university, nonprofit, alumnus, community organization, or other useful connection can be a meaningful contribution.

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