What could you do? Pull a few weeds or prune the roses. Cover readers or library books. Tidy the Art Room or Sports Equipment store. Play a board game with a child who doesn’t get the chance at home. Help in the Canteen. Type children’s stories.

Programs that Make a Difference

In an hour a week you can: Listen to children read; Practise with a sports team; Assist with PMP or Phys. Ed activities; Help in our Clubs program teaching children to dance, knit, make cards, yoga (whatever expertise you have).

Parents as Reading Tutors (PART) aims to increase confidence and literacy skills for underachievers in reading. Volunteers are trained to provide individual assistance for 30min a day, 4 days per week for 8 weeks. It involves sharing books, reading aloud, sight vocabulary and spelling activities.

The Learning Assistance Program (LAP) aims to build self esteem through friendship and care from an adult volunteer. Sessions are usually for about an hour a week. The sessions are child centred and may involve computers, cooking, playing chess, learning a craft or playing sport - whatever interests the child and LAP volunteer.