Calling for volunteers!

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