Inspire Young Minds to Love Numbers: Volunteer with Us!
Do you have a passion for helping young minds grow? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer mentor in our Early Math Program at the Lighthouse Learning Center in Montague and make a real difference in the lives of children.
Where: Lighthouse Learning Center at RRO | 4859 Knudsen St. Montague, MI 49437
When: After school from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
What You'll Do
- Mentor students: Help young learners increase their math skills through a structured math curriculum.
- Assist outside the classroom: Work alongside teachers to support students’ educational growth.
- Share your experiences: Report back on the successes and challenges of your mentoring journey.
- Be a role model: Show students the joy of learning while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
Requirements for Volunteering:
- A love for working with young students. Great communication skills and the ability to work both independently and with others. Comfortable with technology or willing to learn. A supportive and encouraging approach to math.
- A one hour time commitment once a week. (Monday-Friday available) The students need this intervention each day for the program to be successful.
- Volunteers will report to the Lighthouse Learning Center in Oherli Elementary School (RRO) 4859 Knudsen St. Montague, MI 49437.
- A commitment to completing our training (provided by MAISD and United Way of the Lakeshore). This training is about 3 hours and will walk you through the basics of the math program, giving volunteers time to practice and ask questions. Training will be held at the UWL April 10, 2025 from 1PM - 4PM.
- Background checks (no fee required). For the safety of our schools and you as a volunteer, you must complete two background checks - an initial check with United Way of the Lakeshore and then a secondary with each school site you plan to volunteer at. These background checks are covered by our organization and are of no fee to you!
This program has been made possible thanks to funding by:
