Learning Partners: A
school-based tutoring program whereby SOAR
volunteers help one-on-one or in small
groups with students who need help improving
reading and math skills. Learning Partners
is part of a nationwide
initiative to help
children reach grade level reading and
math skills by the end of
the 3rd grade
which studies have shown to be of significance
to success in school. Learning
Partners serve in schools in Newton, Wellesley,
Framingham
and Wayland.
Kids Korps: SOAR
volunteers work one-on-one or in small
groups with
Head Start children to help
improve pre-literacy skills and help develop
motor
skills and concept development by
reading stories, playing games, doing crafts,
etc.
Steps for Success: SOAR
tutors help adults with self-improvement. SOAR
volunteers help: tutor ESL (English as
a Second Languate) or with GED
(high school
equivalency exam) preparation.
Friendly Visitors: SOAR
volunteers visit and provide companionship
to
isolated and lonely elderly on a regular
basis.
CENTS: (Credit
Education Now to Students) A school-based
educational program in collaboration with
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern
New England where SOAR volunteers conduct
one time presentations about the wise use
of credit cards to area high school seniors.Training and support is provided by SOAR.