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 VolunteerCircles@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 | 16 | Sabrina (abdels31@mcmaster.ca), Kanglu (liu1385@mcmaster.ca) |
| Wed 4:00pm - 6:35pm | 16 | Umaiza (faruqu1@mcmaster.ca ), Vida (kojovicv@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. | Tues 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 10 | Tvisha (patelt99@mcmaster.ca), Pardis (noohip@mcmaster.ca) |
| Wed 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 10 | Amy (thibea3@mcmaster.ca), Kenny (trank76@mcmaster.ca) | ||
| Thurs 2:45pm - 5:50pm | 10 | Abdullah (khana588@mcmaster.ca), Kajanan (dayapark@mcmaster.ca ) | ||
| Literacy & Math Program: Centre for Diverse Learners | Volunteers provide gentle encouragement, help create a calm and inclusive space, and support the educator by offering 1:1 help or stepping in when a student needs a body break or redirection | Tues 4:30pm - 7:50pm | 8 | Muhammed (gangatm@mcmaster.ca) |
| Wed 4:30pm - 7:50pm | 8 | Jasmine (lecourtj@mcmaster.ca), Pooja (muralp1@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. | Mon 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 8 | Zhouxuan (wangz876@mcmaster.ca) |
| Wed 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 8 | Tingwei (chent162@mcmaster.ca), Tena (vidovict@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 | 8 | Emily (chene81@mcmaster.ca), Maryam (yahyam2@mcmaster.ca) |
| Thurs 4:00pm - 7:20pm | 8 | Calista (burdec3@mcmaster.ca) |