Call for French and Math volunteers!
Highlighting the amazing work of our volunteers has been a recurring theme throughout the years, and quite rightly. When it comes to running 6 programs and offering the young people from Stanstead area individualised help, it simply would not be possible without the help of our volunteers. Of course, there have been challenges to overcome with the onset of the pandemic; those who regularly volunteered for Phelps were unable to help because of the lockdown. We were able to pivot and find a solution by introducing online tutoring which opened up new volunteering opportunities. We were lucky to have a number of volunteers, some as far as New Brunswick who were able to give their time to tutor online.
Today with youth back in school at 100% and the promise of a “normal” return to school in September,
we have an increase in students needing support, particularly for French and Math. We are therefore launching an active call for volunteers who are able to help our high schoolers grades 9 to 11. We have opportunities for tutoring online and in-person on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings. If you would like to join our volunteering team and contribute to helping our youth get back on their feet with their education, please contact Elizabeth Mackinnon emackinnon@phelpshelps.ca.
Volunteers will also be able to help support Phelps with our summer activities! Over the month of July we are excited to be offering Second Chance once again with students able to come to Phelps for extra tutoring - whether it be for a quiet place to study retakes, get help with subjects they find difficult or get prepared for the new school year. Elizabeth Courchesne is taking registrations and can be contacted through email: ecourchesne@phelpshelps.ca. From the 9th to 13th of August we will be holding our summer camp open to 10 to 13 year olds attending Sunnyside and Jardins des Frontières elementary schools. For more information contact Geneviève Lalande glalande@ phelpshelps.ca.
A warm thank you to our volunteers, past and present. If you have a willingness to create a positive relationship with local youth, Phelps will provide all the training you need to feel confident in your role. Any amount of help is greatly appreciated - whether weekly or once a month, every bit makes a difference.
Phelps Aide Phelps Helps was founded in 2012 and has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to six unique programs, providing the Stanstead area with free educational and career support. For more information or to volunteer, please email us at info@ phelpshelps.ca, visit our website at www.phelpshelps.ca.