What is KIDS HOPE?
KIDS HOPE was created in 1993 by International Aid to help local churches address the growing needs of Americas children. KIDS HOPE is a tutoring program that gives church members an opportunity to model the love of Christ by encouraging an at-risk elementary school child while helping him learn to read. Volunteers spend one hour per week with a child from Kindergarten through third grade at VanRaalte K-3 Focus School.
Who can be a Kids Hope Tutor?
Any person at CWC who loves the Lord, has a heart for children, is over 16 years old and can read is eligible to participate in the program.
Who are these children?
VanRaalte Elementary School will refer students who need help with reading and emotional support. Although we cannot provide tutors for every child, we can reach many children whose lives can be impacted through the involvement of a caring volunteer.
How much time would I need to commit?
When it comes to your contact with a child, a few minutes will go a long way. All we ask is that you give one hour per week for an entire school year to your assigned child. Children who lack structure in their lives need to count on those special moments with you once each week. There will also be several events throughout the year designed to help you build a bridge of influence with your student and his or her family. Additional training and support meetings will be held periodically throughout the year.
Will I recieve training?
A training session is required for all volunteers. This session, along with an orientation session at VanRaalte K-3 Focus School, will give you an understanding of the child as well as appropriate educational skills. They are designed to make your experience fruitful and fulfilling.
When and where will I do my tutoring?
Liability issues make meetings between an adult and child outside the church or school setting unwise. All meetings, therefore, will be at VanRaalte K-3 Focus School. See the Calendar for family centered activities planned by the church.
What is the goal of the program?
KIDS HOPE volunteers help children learn to read while giving them emotional support. Children who acquire this critical skill by grade four are eight times less likely to drop out of school. The tutoring relationship gives the children help, hope and a future. These relationships will be the foundation for reaching neighborhood families with the good news of Jesus Christ and drawing them into the church.
How do I get involved?
Print out the application packet and send it in.
Kids Hope Application packet
If you have other questions,
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or call Steve Whitney at 395.3107.
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