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Educational programs not
only give volunteers a fun and rewarding experience,
they are also important in building the self-esteem of
the children they work with. All of our educational
programs give the children at local shelters and
under-resourced schools the chance to interact with
caring adults in an enjoyable setting.
Below are Make A Difference’s
signature educational programs. You may click the links
below to find dates, times, and locations of the
projects or visit the
Projects Calendar.
For information on the following
educational programs, please contact
bookwormbuddies@makeadifference.org
or call 602-973-2212.
Bookworm Buddies
(click for
more info)
Bookworm Buddies is a
unique literacy, mentoring, and tutoring program
designed to give students in under-resourced schools the
opportunity to benefit from a one-on-one relationship
with a committed adult while simultaneously working to
improve their literacy skills.
Mind Wizards
(click for more info)
Spend a
rewarding evening learning new and exciting things with
the children at the Salvation Army family homeless
shelter. Each session, the children learn about and
discuss a new subject through interactive activities,
stories, and crafts.
Read To Me
(click for
more info)
The Read To Me program
introduces children to the importance and enjoyment of
reading at an early age. Currently Make A Difference
hosts the Read To Me program at three Valley area
shelters: The Salvation Army Family Shelter, UMOM "New
Day Center", and Andre House.
Youth Programs
(click for more info)
Everyday more and more
youth are making the effort to become involved in their
community. Community service is a great way for youth
to become familiar with the issues facing their
community today. Hands on service projects enable them
to feel like they are really making a difference.
Click on Youth Programs
to find out about our family friendly projects which
allow families to experience meaningful volunteer
projects together. There are family friendly projects
that accept volunteers as young as 8 years old.
Other useful links:
Arizona Mentoring Partnership
Volunteer Center of Maricopa County
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