Programs

Education Provided in Community (EPIC)

After School Program

 

Overview

What we offer

EPIC (Education Provided In Community) is an after-school tutoring program designed with the children’s spiritual, relational, and academic lives in mind. Each child in this program is intentionally paired with a volunteer tutor who is screened to be a good match for the student. Through this pairing, each volunteer tutor has the opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with a child in need, and help provide enhanced learning, a Christ-centered academic mindset, and a way to rise above the challenges they face. The result is enhanced learning, identification of needs, and a step towards building a community of hope.

Learn about how Joseph was impacted by Education Provided in Community.

Available communities

Become a Volunteer

Primary Duties

  • Assist a child/youth impacted by poverty in developing their full potential. This will be done by assisting briefly with homework as well as going through specific exercises to improve the areas of math, reading, and writing.

  • In person tutoring.

  • As a tutor, you will be expected to attend your tutoring session every week or inform the Tutoring Outreach Worker or your tutor partner of your absence at least 24 hours beforehand.

  • Keep a portfolio of your student’s work and to be prepared with educational activities or worksheets if you’re your child comes with no homework.

  • Assist with clean up and sanitation.

  • Be excited to work with your student and to pray for him/her on a regular basis.

  • Be intentional about building a positive relationship with child/youth.

  • Model and teach a Christ-centred life.

Qualifications

  • 16 years old or older.

  • Willing heart to love a kid and the ability to be patient as the child develops their skills.

  • Basic comprehension of elementary math, reading and writing.

  • Basic computer knowledge.

  • Follow COVID-19 protocol.

  • Police check.

  • Commitment of at least 6 months.