Tutoring

 

Our Tutoring Program offers free, personalized tutoring services for elementary and high school students in Peterborough. Held at the Peterborough Public Library from Monday to Thursday, 4-8 PM, our tutoring sessions provide a supportive environment where students can receive one-on-one assistance in a variety of subjects. Our dedicated volunteers work to help students overcome academic challenges, build confidence, and develop strong study habits.

Expectations of volunteer role:

• Volunteers indicate which subject and age group they would like to tutor - any subject is welcome

• Be enthusiastic!

• Create lesson plans and prepare tutoring material beforehand

• Listen, be patient, learn along the way, have fun

Elementary Sidekicks

 

Our Elementary Sidekicks program pairs Trent students with teachers at Kaawatte East City Public School. This program is essential because it provides additional support in the classroom, allowing teachers to give more focused attention to their students. Volunteers help with various tasks, from assisting with classroom activities to providing one-on-one support to students who need extra help. By being positive role models and mentors, our volunteers help to create a nurturing learning environment that fosters academic and personal growth.

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Expectations of volunteer role:

• The Elementary School Sidekick program pairs our volunteers with a teacher at Kaawatte East City Public School.

• Volunteers will assist the teacher and help support the students in their classroom.

• Volunteers must be positive, patient, and responsible

• Volunteers can work with students from kindergarten to grade 8.

Reading Circle

 

The Reading Circle program is held at the Trent Childcare Centre and involves volunteers reading books and using other resources to promote early literacy among children aged 2-5. This program is crucial for early childhood development as it introduces young children to the joys of reading at a formative age. By engaging with books and stories, children develop essential language and cognitive skills that serve as the foundation for future learning. Our volunteers bring enthusiasm and creativity to each session, making reading a fun and interactive experience for the children.

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Expectations of volunteer role:

• Volunteers bring books, puppets, or other resources intended to promote literacy to a small group of children from ages 2-5

• Volunteers are expected to arrive at the daycare once a week for 30 minutes to encourage literacy to a small group of children ranging from ages 2 to 5 by reading short stories to them

• Volunteers must be positive, patient, and responsible