VOLUNTEERS at Northern Settlement Services

NSS HOMEWORK CENTRES 2012 - calling for volunteers

2011-12-07T11:00:00.010+11:00

Many new volunteers are required for weekly tutoring in our Homework Centres for refugee school students in Term 1, 2012.

We particularly would like to increase the number of male volunteer tutors - especially at our Primary School centre in Hamilton.

NOTE: For 2012, Hamilton Homework Centre has changed to Mondays 3:30-5:00pm.

Please contact me now if you wish to be placed on the volunteer waiting list for Term 1, 2012. I will contact you by email in late January about Volunteer Registration, etc.

Further information about our Homework Centres project is shown below. Thank you.

Michael Freund

Volunteers Co-ordinator (Educational Programs) &
Project Manager (Homework Centres)

Phone: 02 4969 3399

Email: volunteers@nsservices.com.au

NSS Homework Centres / Partner Schools for 2012:

Hamilton Public School
corner Tudor & Steel Streets, Hamilton
Mondays 3:30 - 5:00pm
Assisting Kinder-Yr.6 students (attending from several local primary schools)

St. Pius X High School
Park Avenue, Adamstown
Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:45pm
Assisting Yr.7-10 students enrolled at St. Pius

San Clemente High School
corner Havelock & Crebert Streets, Mayfield
Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:30pm
Assisting Yr.7-10 students enrolled at San Clemente

Waratah High School (Technology Campus)
Turton Rd, Waratah
Thursdays 3:00 - 4:30pm
Assisting Yr.7-10 students enrolled at Waratah

NSS Homework Centres further information:

History & Purpose
Over the past decade Northern Settlement Services (formerly Migrant Resource Centre) has operated several homework centres in partnership with primary & secondary schools in the Newcastle area. The purpose of our homework centres is to assist school students from African & other refugee families (our clients) to learn English literacy skills and to complete homework & assignments in a range of school subjects. These students are often unable to receive this assistance at home due to their parents’/carers’ limited English or educational skills. Our homework centres may also assist students from other migrant backgrounds, if sufficient volunteer resources allow.

Operation
At each centre we aim to provide one-to-one volunteer tutoring assistance for the students, within a classroom setting. An experienced co-ordinator (employed by NSS) manages the classroom of students & volunteer tutors. Our homework centres operate once per week during school terms, and there is no charge for the students/families who use this service.

Volunteering
All volunteer tutors are registered by NSS, undergo a federal police check, and are provided with ESL resources and induction into the program. Volunteers need to have good skills in English and/or other school subjects, but they will not be asked to tutor in subjects they are not comfortable with. Experience with teaching/tutoring is also an advantage. Further volunteer training may be provided, if resources allow. Volunteers are asked to commit to regular weekly attendance for at least one school term, ideally for two terms. Apart from these attributes, the other main volunteer requirements include: patience, persistence, cultural awareness, ability to communicate & encourage, sense of humour/fun, and additionally for the high schools: internet research skills and familiarity with curriculum/assessment tasks. At the start of each school term a volunteer feedback session is also held, where volunteers are given the opportunity to contribute ideas for term goals and to improve the centre's operation.

Linking with Schools/Teachers
ESL Teachers are invited to refer suitable students to the homework centre by completing a referral form for each student and returning it to the co-ordinator. Students can enrol at the start of a new term, assuming there are sufficient volunteer resources. Students/Parents will be notified when enrolment is available and parents will need to complete & return the permission form. Student progress is recorded each week by volunteers, enabling the co-ordinator to provide the teacher with half-yearly & yearly progress reports on each student. A parent information/interview session is organised for each centre, usually at the half-yearly point.

Project Funding
Our homework centres project is currently funded by the Federal Department of Immigration & Citizenship, as well as by community supporters such as Newcastle Registered Clubs (CDSE Funding).

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DRIVING SUPERVISION 2011 – calling for volunteers

2011-07-01T10:00:00.005+10:00

We have a growing list of African & other refugee learner drivers needing volunteer assistance to log their driving practice hours.

These learner drivers (our clients) live in suburbs such as: Waratah, Wallsend, Mayfield, Belmont, Shortland, Jesmond, Islington, New Lambton.

By gaining their drivers licence, our clients will:
* Reduce their reliance on government & other services, volunteers, etc.
* Further assist their integration into the wider community.
* Improve their chances of gaining employment.

Before volunteer assistance can be arranged, we ensure that our clients meet the following criteria:
1. The client must own a car, which is properly registered & roadworthy (or have regular access to such a car). The volunteer does not use his/her own vehicle, and the client also pays for the petrol.
2. The car must have either Comprehensive or Third Party Property Insurance. This not only protects the car owner/driver, but also protects the volunteer from any liability in case of incident.
3. The client must have already completed at least 10 lessons from a professional driving school/instructor.

So, if you wish to assist an African & other refugee learner driver to log driving practice hours, you will need to have the following:
* Full drivers licence (Australian).
* Good driving record.
* Good understanding of the road rules and how to drive safely.
* An hour or so spare per week.

If you are interested, please contact:
Emilie Wiggers
Volunteers Co-ordinator (Welfare Programs)
Phone: 02 4969 3399
Email: volunteers2@nsservices.com.au

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS DAY - Friday 5th December

2008-12-01T16:44:00.004+11:00

Dear NSS Volunteers,

To celebrate International Volunteers Day this year, a walk & lunch for Volunteers has been organised by the Hunter Volunteer Centre (of which NSS is a member).

All Northern Settlement Services Volunteers are invited to attend this event, which starts at 11am from Wheeler Place (next to Civic Theatre) and proceeds along Hunter Street to the Foreshore (old tram shelters) for a BBQ sausage sizzle.

Volunteers are also encouraged to bring along their clients too.

If the walk along Hunter St is too arduous, then you could simply arrive at the Foreshore area at about 12 noon for the lunch.

So come and join all the Volunteers for a great day!

Note: A huge response is expected this year so please be sure to contact the Hunter Volunteer Centre to register your participation, so they can plan the catering. Phone: 49275544

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Michael Freund
NSS Volunteers Co-ordinator

NSS Volunteers Update #4 / 2008

2008-09-09T11:01:00.017+10:00

Dear NSS Volunteers,

Since my previous NSS Volunteers Update (#3 at the end of May), the work of co-ordinating volunteers continues to be extremely busy. NSS again partnered with the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, resulting in good recruitment numbers of students for volunteering. These uni students, along with other new volunteers, have mostly been placed in our educational volunteer programs to assist children of refugee families, ie. in the Schools, at the Homework Centre, and for In-Home tutoring. There has been a steady intake of new volunteers offering to help at Penola House with the African women’s sewing groups, childminding and reception work. We also receive a small referral of volunteers from the Hunter Volunteer Centre.

A huge “Thank you” to all our wonderful volunteers, and “Welcome aboard” to our newest recruits.

Current Volunteering Needs
Please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist with any of these volunteer activities:

* Shopping Assistance #1 – URGENT! Shopping transport required by Sudanese woman - newly referred to NSS. I’m told that she’s having a baby this month! and would like car transport for shopping every Thursday at about 11am from her home in Lambton Gardens to the Jesmond shops & then back home.

* Shopping Assistance #2 – Shopping transport required by Burundian woman, once per fortnight on Friday morning from her home in Waratah to the Farmer’s Markets at Sandgate & then back home.

* In-Home Tutor #1 – Homework support required for 3 Primary school age children (of the Sudanese woman mentioned above) at their home in Lambton Gardens. Probably 2 volunteers are needed for these children.

* In-Home Tutors #2 & #3 – Study/Assignment assistance needed for 2 Sudanese adults enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing course at the University of Newcastle. I think both are at 1st year level. One student lives in Wickham and the other lives in Hamilton - however, meeting at the university could also be a good option.

* Driving Supervision – This need continues to be difficult to fill by volunteers. About 10 volunteers with full driver’s licence are needed to provide driving practice supervision for African refugees, who need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence test. Refugees use their own cars, have Comprehensive or 3rd Party Property Insurance, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Suburbs: Jesmond, Mayfield (3), Raymond Terrace, Shortland, Waratah (2), Lambton.

* Possible Mentoring Roles/Program – Young female volunteers and/or women interested in mentoring roles are required for possible programs to assist adolescent females of African refugee families. The need is to provide mentoring & role modelling by way of friendships & socialising to show good lifestyle choices, etc. to young African females at risk of unwanted pregnancy and dropping out of education. Such a pilot program has recently been started by the Josephite nuns, who have asked for suitable volunteers to become involved in further programs.

Volunteer Survey/Audit 2008
With the total number of “active” NSS volunteers exceeding 200, it is time to audit and update our volunteer records. In order to get your input, NSS will be sending out a Volunteer Survey/Audit later this month - by email where possible, otherwise by post. For email recipients please look out for this audit sent from a special NSS email address, eg. survey@nsservices.com.au. Note: This is not email spam! A small group of TAFE students will be helping to process the 200+ responses.

West African Dinner Night
See email below from African team leader, Michael Adderley, about a great upcoming social event!

Michael Freund
NSS Volunteers Co-ordinator

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From: Michael Adderley
Subject: West African Dinner Night

Hi all

As a volunteer working with members of the African community in Newcastle we would like to invite you to the upcoming West African Dinner Night. Despite working with members of the African community few people have experienced the exciting flavours African cooking has to offer. Now is your chance to experience something new.

All details are on the flyer below.

This activity is in support a number of causes, including the Newcastle PCYC, the Hunter African Communities Council as well as providing employment for the talented cooks we have amongst our new African community in Newcastle.

Tickets are available from Michael Adderley - 0400 829 327, Mohamed Kamara - 0422 286 110 and the Newcastle PCYC - 4961-4493.

Tables of 6 are available and group bookings are encouraged. We are however happy to organise 'volunteer tables' to give you an opportunity to meet other volunteers working with the African community.

To avoid disappointment book early as there are limited seats available and this event will sell out.

We hope to see you there

Cheers

Michael Adderley
NSS Community Projects Officer

West African Dinner Night

Experience an evening of West African food and cultural performances

In support of the Hunter African Communities Council and the Newcastle PCYC

Friday
24th October 2008
6.30pm – 9pm

only $35 per person

BYO (no corkage)
Non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase

Venue:
Newcastle PCYC courtyard (inside if raining)
Corner Young & Melbourne Sts, Broadmeadow

Tickets available from:
Newcastle PCYC (4961-4493)
Michael Adderley (0400 829 327)
Mohamed Kamara (0422 286 110)

Refugee Week Celebration / BBQ Day: Sunday 15 June

2008-06-10T09:44:00.011+10:00

Date/Time: Sunday 15 June, 10:30am - 4pm

Venue: Gregson Park, Hamilton - on Lindsay St side
(or Penola House, corner of James St and Chaucer St, if wet weather)

Activities: music, drumming, dancing, mini soccer, basketball shooting, bubble blowing, kite flying, etc.

Refugee Week 2008 is Sun 15–Sat 21 June. The theme for this year is ‘A Place To Call Home’. The Newcastle branch of the Community Refugee Support Group is organising a celebration/BBQ day for all of Newcastle’s refugee communities.

About 10 volunteers will be required to assist with organising, supervision, BBQ duties, joining in the fun, etc. This event is a great opportunity for volunteers to show their support and spend a fun day with refugee families. If you wish to pre-arrange a volunteer activity, then please contact CRS Group Co-ordinator Ron Davis on 49 517878. Otherwise, just turn up on the day and you’ll be given a task to help with.

Thank you.

NSS Volunteers Update #3 / 2008

2008-05-30T11:23:00.002+10:00

As you may know, Refugee Week is approaching: Sun 15 – Sat 21 June. The theme for 2008 is ‘A Place To Call Home’. The Newcastle branch of the Community Refugee Support Group is organising a Refugee Week Celebration/BBQ Day for all of Newcastle’s refugee communities. About 10 volunteers will be required to assist with organising, supervision, BBQ duties, joining in the fun, etc. Likely activities will be: music, dancing, mini soccer, basketball, etc. (depending on the venue). This event is a great opportunity for volunteers to show their support and spend a fun day with refugee families. The exact venue, date & time have yet to be confirmed, but lookout for the email soon from myself and/or CRS Group co-ordinator Ron Davis with the details. If you wish to pre-arrange a volunteer activity, then please contact Ron on 49 517878. Otherwise, just turn up on the day and you’ll be given a task to help with. Thanks.

The list of current NSS volunteering needs is below. Please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist. Volunteers for In-Home Tutors and Driving Supervision are in particular demand.

* In-Home Tutors - Volunteers needed to help African refugee students with homework support in their homes.
Place: Waratah, Wickham, Islington, Jesmond, Charlestown, Mayfield, Raymond Terrace, Lambton.

* Driving Supervision – Volunteers with full driver’s licence needed to provide driving practice supervision for African refugees, who need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence test. Refugees use their own cars, are insured, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Place: Jesmond, Waratah, Hamilton, Mayfield, Islington, Raymond Terrace.

* Outreach Homework Centre for Pacific Islander students - Volunteers needed to help students from Pacific Islander backgrounds with their homework at this new centre. This activity would suit volunteers who live in or near the Woodberry, Beresfield, Tarro, Thornton, East Maitland areas.
Place: Francis Greenway High School, Woodberry
Day: one day per week, yet to be determined (will discuss suitable days with volunteers)
Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm

* Women’s Sewing Groups / Children’s Playgroups - Volunteers needed to teach African refugee women how to use sewing machines, etc. Groups may also extend to other activities such as cooking. Volunteers also needed to assist with supervision of children in playgroup whilst mothers are in sewing classes.
Place: “Penola House” (ie. old Hamilton Police Station, on James St, between Chaucer St & Milton St)
Day: Mon (Burundian-Rwandan women) ; Tue/Wed/Thu (Sudanese women)
Time: 10am – 2pm (volunteers could do a 2 hour morning or afternoon session)

* Family Assistance – Volunteers needed to provide general assistance to refugee families, eg. weekly shopping & other transport, understanding of correspondence, English conversation practice, parenting/baby issues, etc.
Place: Islington, Waratah.

* Employment / Work Experience – There are some refugee teens / early 20s who are seeking their first job. If anyone runs a business, or knows someone who runs a business, or is in a position to assist with employment or work experience, please contact either me.
Place: Any suburb.

Michael Freund
Volunteers Co-ordinator
Northern Settlement Services
8 Chaucer Street, Hamilton, NSW 2303
Office Hours: Mon 9-5, Tue 9-5, Fri 9-1
Phone: 02 4969 3399 Mobile: 0434 426982 Fax: 02 4961 4997
Email: volunteers@nsservices.com.au
Website: www.nsservices.com.au

Photos from African Youth Activity Day - 22 Apr 2008

2008-04-28T11:23:00.019+10:00

African Youth Activity Day
Broadmeadow PCYC
Tuesday 22 April 2008
Organised by:
- Herbert Gatamah (STARTTS)
- Mohamed Kamara (MNC / NSS)
- Marial Fieg/Simon Pabek/Michael Adderley (NSS)

Volunteers Update #2 for 2008

2008-04-14T12:02:00.006+10:00

Thank you! We have recruited many new volunteers over the past couple of months, boosting our total to 170 people who are actively assisting the refugee/migrant community in the Newcastle and the Hunter region. Some new recruits have replaced retiring volunteers in our Volunteers In Schools Program and Homework Centre, and others have been new placements in programs such as: womens’ sewing group, childrens’ playgroup, in-home tutoring, shopping assistance, etc.

Here is the list of our current volunteering needs - please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist:

* Youth Activity Day event - About 10 volunteers are required for supervision, BBQ duties, joining in the fun, etc. at the Youth Activity Day for Newcastle’s African Communities. There will be basketball, mini soccer, dancing & music, etc. If you wish to pre-arrange a volunteer activity, then please contact me. Otherwise, just turn up on the day and you’ll be given a task to help with.
Place: Newcastle PCYC, Young Rd, Broadmeadow
Day: Tue 22nd April (school holidays)
Time: 10am - 2.30pm

* Outreach Homework Centre for Pacific Islander students - Volunteers needed to help students from Pacific Islander backgrounds with their homework at this new centre. This activity would suit volunteers who live in or near the Woodberry, Beresfield, Tarro, Thornton, East Maitland areas.
Place: Francis Greenway High School, Woodberry
Day: one day per week, yet to be determined (will discuss suitable days with volunteers)
Time: 3:30 - 5:30pm

* In-Home Tutors - Volunteers needed to help African refugee students with homework in their homes. This is for both primary & high school students, however there is currently a strond demand for assistance with high school Maths & English.
Place: Waratah, Jesmond, Islington, Wallsend, Wickham, New Lambton, Charlestown, Mayfield.

* Driving Supervision – Volunteers with full driver’s licence needed to provide driving practice supervision for African refugees. They need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence test. Refugees use their own cars, are insured, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Place: Waratah, Hamilton, Jesmond, New Lambton.

* Women’s Sewing Groups / Children’s Playgroups - Volunteers needed to help refugee women with sewing activities & maintenance of sewing machines. Groups may also extend to other activities such as cooking. Volunteers also needed to assist with supervision of children in playgroup whilst mothers are in sewing group.
Place: “Penola House” (ie. old Hamilton Police Station, on James St, between Chaucer St & Milton St)
Day: Mon (Burundian-Rwandan women) ; Tue/Wed/Thu (Sudanese women)
Time: 10am – 2pm (volunteers could do a 2 hour morning or afternoon session)

* Family Assistance – Volunteers needed to provide general assistance to refugee families, eg. weekly shopping & other transport, understanding of correspondence, English conversation practice, parenting/baby issues, etc.
Place: Jesmond, Islington, Waratah, Warners Bay, Mayfield, Charlestown, Wallsend.

* Employment / Work Experience – There are some refugee teens / early 20s who are seeking their first job. If anyone runs a business, or knows someone who runs a business, or is in a position to assist with employment or work experience, please contact either me.
Place: Any suburb.

Michael Freund
Volunteers Co-ordinator
Northern Settlement Services
8 Chaucer Street, Hamilton, NSW 2303
Office Hours: Mon 9-5, Tue 9-5, Fri 9-1
Phone: 02 4969 3399 Mobile: 0434 426982 Fax: 02 4961 4997
Email: volunteers@nsservices.com.au
Website: www.nsservices.com.au

Volunteers Update #1 for 2008

2008-02-12T13:52:00.003+11:00

There are currently more than 150 NSS volunteers active in the Newcastle and the Hunter region. However, due to some volunteer withdrawals for 2008, there are places which we need to fill with new or re-starting volunteers.

Here is the list of our current volunteering needs - please contact me if you (or someone you know) can assist:

* Volunteers In Schools Program (VISP) – Volunteers needed to sit alongside refugee students in the classroom to assist them understanding the lessons, for both Primary and High Schools.
Place: Public schools in all suburbs.
Day/Time: Various

* Homework Centre (HWC) - Volunteers needed to help refugee students with their homework at the HWC.
Place: Hamilton Public School
Day: Tuesdays, commencing Tuesday 26th Feb.
Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm

* In-Home Tutors - Volunteers needed to help refugee students with homework in their homes.
Place: Warners Bay, Waratah, Islington, Wallsend, Wickham, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton.

* Women’s Sewing Groups / Children’s Playgroups - Volunteers needed to help refugee women with sewing activities & maintenance of sewing machines. Groups may also extend to other activities such as cooking. Volunteers also needed to assist with supervision of children in playgroup whilst mothers are in sewing group.
Place: “Penola House” (ie. old Hamilton Police Station, on James St, between Chaucer St & Milton St)
Day: Mon (Burundi women) ; Tue/Wed/Thu (Sudanese women)
Time: 10am – 2pm

* Family Assistance – Volunteers needed to provide general assistance to refugee families, eg. weekly shopping & other transport, understanding of correspondence, English conversation practice, parenting/baby issues, etc.
Place: Waratah, Warners Bay, Islington, Mayfield, Jesmond, Charlestown, Wallsend.

* Driving Supervision – Volunteers with full driver’s licence needed to provide driving practice supervision for refugees. They need to log 120 hours of practice to apply for the P licence. Refugees use their own cars, are insured, pay for their own petrol, and have already had several driving school lessons.
Place: Waratah, Hamilton, Jesmond, Mayfield.

* Employment / Work Experience – There are some refugee teens / early 20s who are seeking their first job. If anyone runs a business, or knows someone who runs a business, or is in a position to assist with employment or work experience, please contact either me.
Place: Any suburb.

* “African Lions” Sporting Program – Volunteers needed to transport players to Indoor Football (ie. Soccer) & Basketball training/matches from various suburbs. Also seeking volunteers to help with applying for funding grants, administration, coaching, etc.
Place: “Howzat”, Cooks Hill (Indoor Football) ;
Lambton High School / Broadmeadow Stadium (Basketball).

Michael Freund
Volunteers Co-ordinator
Northern Settlement Services
8 Chaucer Street, Hamilton, NSW 2303
Office Hours: Mon 9-5, Tue 9-5, Fri 9-1
Phone: 02 4969 3399 Mobile: 0434 426982 Fax: 02 4961 4997
Email: volunteers@nsservices.com.au
Website: www.nsservices.com.au

Photos from African Cultural Day - 15 Dec 2007

2007-12-21T10:42:00.000+11:00

African Cultural Day
Corpus Christi Catholic Parish Hall, Waratah
Saturday 15 December 2007
Organised by the Hunter African Communities Council

The DJs played some great African music!

The Burundian Women's Group

The Congolese Choir Group

The Sudanese Choir Group - sang Christmas carols...

...and then performed a traditional dance.

The African food was delicious!

The hard work of the organisers was appreciated by the audience.

The Burundi & Congo guys danced up a storm!

The United Boys & Girls got down to the beat!

Patrick "Eazy P" rapped about Unity for our Community!

And all the kids loved to dance!

...or just smile for the camera!

HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER

2007-12-21T09:55:00.024+11:00

Thank you for your enquiry regarding volunteer work with Northern Settlement Services (NSS).

→ Please read the information on Volunteer Programs To Help Refugees.

To work as a volunteer you will firstly need to register with NSS by completing some forms, including a Police Check. You should contact the relevant Volunteers Co-ordinator to arrange a meeting to discuss your options and to complete the forms. At registration you will need to provide 100 points of ID, eg. 1) Birth Certificate or Passport, plus 2) Drivers Licence. Your photograph will also be taken for your NSS volunteer ID badge.

As a volunteer, you can specify the type of volunteering work you would like to do, and the days & times you are available. All of our program times are negotiable, except as indicated. A typical program requires 1 to 2 hours per week, and we ask for a minimum commitment of 1 school term.

Once registration is complete, your volunteering preferences will be matched with a suitable client/program, and then a meeting is arranged to discuss and set the specific volunteering details. All volunteers are covered by Accident Insurance and Public Liability Insurance when acting under NSS instructions. You will be fully supported throughout your volunteering engagement with NSS.

Michael Freund
Volunteers Co-ordinator (Educational Programs)
Phone: 02 4969 3399
Email: volunteers@nsservices.com.au

Emilie Wiggers
Volunteers Co-ordinator (Welfare Programs)
Phone: 02 4969 3399
Email: volunteers2@nsservices.com.au

Thank you.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS TO HELP REFUGEES

2007-12-21T09:50:00.050+11:00

Thank you for your enquiry regarding volunteer work with Northern Settlement Services (NSS). NSS uses many volunteers, in many different programs, to assist our refugee & migrant clients.

Most of our clients who are currently in need of volunteer help have arrived in the Newcastle area since the mid-2000’s as refugees from Africa. They are mainly from Sudan, but also comprise large groups from Central Africa (Burundi, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Rwanda) and West Africa (Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mauritania). A total of about 800 African refugees have settled in the Newcastle area over this time. We also have some recently arrived refugees from countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan who are in need of volunteer support.

Volunteering at NSS is divided into two areas: Educational Programs for students, and Welfare Programs for adults/families. Each area is managed by a specialist Volunteers Co-ordinator.

Educational Programs - Michael Freund

* Homework Centres: Tutoring children in one of our after-school Homework Centres:
- Tuesday 3:30-5:00pm at Hamilton Public School
- Tuesday 3:15-4:45pm at St. Pius X High School, Adamstown
- Wednesday 3:00-4:30pm at San Clemente High School, Mayfield
- Thursday 3:00-4:30pm at Waratah High School - Technology Campus
* In-Home/Library Tutoring: Tutoring children in their home or at a library, etc.
* Volunteers In Schools Program: Referral to this Department of Education program, assisting students/teachers in class.

Welfare Programs - Emilie Wiggers

* Driving Supervision: Providing supervision of a learner driver, using client’s car.
* Penola House (Refugee Centre in Hamilton run by the Josephite Nuns.): childminding, office duties, rental assistance, adult literacy, driving supervision, sewing, women’s & men’s groups.
* Adult Literacy: Assisting adults with English language development in their home, at NSS, etc.
* General Home/Family Assistance: Helping families with day-to-day activities, eg. parenting, transport for shopping or appointments, home duties, social visits, etc.
* Occasional Programs: markets, sports, citizenship preparation, mentoring, etc.

→ If you are interested in participating in our Volunteer Programs, please read the information on How To Become A Volunteer.

Thank you.

CRS Group Social Outings, etc.

2007-11-04T11:17:00.001+11:00