Tutoring & Mentoring Volunteer Opportunities

Contact me, Christina Phillips '10, the Tutoring & Mentoring  volunteer intern in the Ware Institute if you have questions about tutoring and mentoring children.

 

 

The national America Reads Challenge was announced by former President Bill Clinton in August 1996. This initiative called on all citizens, specifically college and university students, to participate actively in the education of elementary school children.  In response to this initiative, the college community was challenged to establish a pilot program to serve the SDoL. The enthusiastic response of Franklin & Marshall students to the program led to the development and expansion of year-round service.

Since 1997,  Franklin & Marshall began a tutoring and mentoring program that serves schools in the School District of Lancaster (SDoL). Franklin & Marshall students tutor for one hour or more each week, both during regular school hours and in after school programs. Since its inception, this program has had over 1,000 volunteers.
There are many opportunities to make a difference in the life of a child! There are plenty of options! Both elementary and middle-school aged children need help. You can tutor an individual child, lead group activities, tutor in a specific subject and help with general homework. Choose a day and time that fits YOUR schedule!

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Tutoring & Mentoring Volunteer Opportunities

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Institution or School	Days/Time/Information
Covenant United Methodist Church 110 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster	Tuesdays & Thursdays between 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Homework help for 1st - 5th graders Walkable!
Bright Side Opportunities Center 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster	Monday through Friday between 3-6 p.m.
Buchanan Elementary School 340 S. West End Ave., Lancaster	Monday through Friday  between 9-3 p.m. Walkable!
Burrowes Elementary School 1001 East Orange Street, Lancaster	Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Homework and tutoring help for elementary children.
Eagle's Nest After School Program Held at St. John's Episcopal Church 321 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster	Wednesday's between 2-5 p.m. Guide small groups in weekly reading and help with homework. Walkable!
Future Generations Held at First Presbyterian Church 140 E. Orange St., Lancaster	Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. Help 6- 8 graders with homework.
Lafayette Elementary 1000 St. Joseph St., Lancaster	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 am.-12 noon. Homework and tutoring help for elementary children.
John Price Elementary 615 Fairview Ave., Lancaster	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays between 3-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays - 2-5:30 p.m. Homework help for 1st - 5th graders
The Salvation Army 131 S. Queen St., Lancaster	Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays between 2-4:30 p.m.
San Juan Bautista 425 S. Duke St., Lancaster	Monday through Thursday between 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wharton Elementary 705 North Mary St., Lancaster	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday between 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays between 2-5 p.m. Walkable!