With the end of summer nearing, thoughts turn for many to heading back to school. “Back to School” means “Back to Work” for many of our volunteers who focus on helping students in the United States and Canada start off the school year on the right foot.
With education as a primary focus of our community service efforts, it has come to be expected that Pioneers will provide the support students need. Pioneers are making a difference inside and outside of the classroom, from pre-K on.
There are many organizations that provide for students in September, but what sets Pioneers apart is that we provide support throughout the year. After filling backpacks with supplies, we develop relationships with schools and with teachers that lead to the introduction of programs such as Power Up To Read and Project Connect.
Pioneers serve as tutors and mentors, as teacher’s aids and classroom facilitators. We expand our reach beyond the classroom to paint playground maps, or, we go direct to students living in transitional housing to ensure educational materials are available at home.
These are just a few examples of how Pioneers enhance the education experience. Are you going back to school? If so, invite a co-worker, family member or friend to join you – so that they can learn what it means to be a Pioneer.
With education as a primary focus of our community service efforts, it has come to be expected that Pioneers will provide the support students need. Pioneers are making a difference inside and outside of the classroom, from pre-K on.
There are many organizations that provide for students in September, but what sets Pioneers apart is that we provide support throughout the year. After filling backpacks with supplies, we develop relationships with schools and with teachers that lead to the introduction of programs such as Power Up To Read and Project Connect.
Pioneers serve as tutors and mentors, as teacher’s aids and classroom facilitators. We expand our reach beyond the classroom to paint playground maps, or, we go direct to students living in transitional housing to ensure educational materials are available at home.
These are just a few examples of how Pioneers enhance the education experience. Are you going back to school? If so, invite a co-worker, family member or friend to join you – so that they can learn what it means to be a Pioneer.
To help you out as you help others return to school, one lucky Pioneer will receive a canvas book bag.
To enter for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post and answer the following question.
* What back to school project are you participating in this year?
* Deadline to enter is Tuesday, July 16th
* One winner will be chosen at random and announced on Wednesday
Good Luck!
"Thursday, August 11, 2011"
ReplyDelete"Deadline to enter is Tuesday, July 16th"