Bridge volunteer supports children with school work
This is how we help
Not all children can keep up smoothly in class or can count on help with their schoolwork at home. They need extra personal attention. Someone who builds a bridge between school and home for them. With our bridging the gap project we offer these children extra support. Our volunteers provide additional support at home or in the classroom.
This is how you contribute to this
As a bridge volunteer, you offer support to vulnerable children in kindergarten or elementary school. Homework help, classroom support, language stimulation ... this extensive range of tasks does not scare you away. More than that: it is motivating! Of course, you are not alone. Together with a professional force from the school you look for the best approach for each child.
Something for you?
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You enjoy working with children.
- You have at least 1 hour of time each week to engage as a bridge volunteer.
"We see that our guidance can boost the self-esteem of a lot of children. If you can help them prepare a speech, for example, you see them open up completely. Do they get good marks afterwards? Then they are rightly very proud of themselves. That's where you get your own satisfaction."
Christine, bridge volunteer.
Specifically, how do you do this?
As a bridge volunteer:
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Supervise a child or group of children within the school, e.g. help with level reading, individual tutoring...
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Assist with homework help for a child or group of children at the school itself or at a child's home.
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Practice and teach a child Dutch in a playful way.
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Support parents, e.g., get involved with homework.
What do you get in return?
- A time commitment that brings a great deal of satisfaction.
- Working with children keeps you young and your mind sharp
- Fun and feeling good: striving together for a good grade on the next test or task
- Insurance during the activities you perform within the framework of the bridging the gap project.
- A quality framework within a professional organization.
- Necessary training within Belgian Red Cross-Flanders.