We are all aware of the situation the Eastern Cape education finds
itself in. Sophakama Tutor Program focusses on helping children to
get a grip on reading and basic maths. The more we speak to schools
and other institutions, the more we realise how great the needs are
in these two areas of learning.
During
the past 18 months we have compiled a program from a variety of different
resources that we tried out with great success. We are convinced
that this program would be a very handy tool to help rectify this
need.
We are therefore calling for volunteers to commit themselves for one
school year, one hour, twice a week, to tutor three children with
reading and basic maths difficulties.
The
volunteers does not have to be qualified teachers. Training will be
provided in order for them to preform the role of a parent helping
his/her child with homework. Volunteers will serve at schools and
institutions where Sophakama is asked to help.
The volunteers must also be willing to go on two weekend camps with
their kids. During these camps other developmental areas such as,
social, emotional, physical and spiritual development will receive
attention. (A Sophakama ministry team will accompany volunteers on such
camps.)
Volunteers will be responsible for their own funds for the training,
tutor kit and transportation to and from their place of service. (The
tutor kit includes all the material that the tutor will need for the
whole year.) Volunteers are welcome to receive sponsorships from
their congregations or other institutions.
If
anybody is interested or would like more information, they can
contact me at Sophakama2012@gmail.com.
My hope is that you will consider this prayerfully for the sake of
the future of the children of the Eastern Cape.
Evelyn Lotz
