To signup, contact the facilitator of the group that you are interested in. If you do not hear back within 3-4 days then please contact cvc@mcmaster.ca. Please note that you will need to allow an additional 30-40 minutes before and after the group times for travelling to and from the placement.
Please download and fill out a contract to e-mail or give to the facilitators.
| Placement | Description | Day / Time | Group Size | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homework Circle Program: Empowerment Squared | Provide help with homework and facilitate activities to develop literacy skills at after school program for newcomer elementary school students. | Tues 4:00pm - 6:35pm | 30 | Kanglu (liu1385@mcmaster.ca), Jiangnan (xiaj30@mcmaster.ca) |
| Wed 4:00pm - 6:35pm | 30 | Harroop (thiarh1@mcmaster.ca), Jennifer (zhu293@mcmaster.ca) | ||
| Thurs 4:00pm - 6:20pm | 30 | Sukhmeet (kalers6@mcmaster.ca) | ||
| Inasmuch Womens Shelter: Mission Services | Facilitate crafts, games and movies for infants and children in playroom so that mothers can attend educational/therapeutic groups. Some volunteers may also help with a women's group. Note: this group is open to female volunteers only. | Wed 6:00pm - 8:20pm | 6 | Pardis (noohip@mcmaster.ca), Ashley (baes10@mcmaster.ca) |
| LAF (Learning and Fun): Welcome Inn Community Centre | Mentor underserved kids in small groups and one-on-one using creative and fun tools to assist with financial literacy activities, homework completion, and social skills. Help facilitate activities and programming for students from Grades 1-8. A strong proficiency in English is required by volunteers. | Mon 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 20 | Elizabeth (zhoue8@mcmaster.ca) |
| Tues 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 20 | Xinyi (haox9@mcmaster.ca), Aditya (diwana3@mcmaster.ca) | ||
| Wed 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 20 | Gabi (forbescg@mcmaster.ca), Nisha (sriran1@mcmaster.ca) | ||
| Thurs 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 20 | Kajanan (dayapark@mcmaster.ca ), Zaid (Chaudz4@mcmaster.ca) | ||
| Pathways to Education (Big Brothers): Compass Community Health | Tutor high school students through homework assignments, studying, social engagement and conversation. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and a strong proficiency in English is required. | Wed 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 5 | Pearl Chidiogo (okwarac@mcmaster.ca) |
| Pathways to Education (Hughson St. N) : Compass Community Health | Tutor high school students through homework assignments, studying, social engagement and conversation. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and a strong proficiency in English is required. | Tues 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 5 | Arnav (goklania@mcmaster.ca), Serena (nileskis@mcmaster.ca) |
| Thurs 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 5 | Alexander (markoua@mcmaster.ca) |