Approximately 15% of students in every classroom have learning challenges, and may be at risk of falling behind their peers in school and becoming part of the 13% of students that do not complete high school. Additionally, many refugees, new Canadians, and Canadians for whom English is an additional language, start school without pre-literacy skill, and/or need additional English language learning support.

School Breakfast volunteers assist with a variety of essential tasks, like food preparation, breakfast service, and more. In time, they become trusted, important adults in the lives of many students – and in return, benefit from witnessing the positive impact their volunteerism has on student health, well-being, and learning. Each year, we intend to place close to 1,500 volunteers in schools. They will provide vital support to students to help meet their complex needs. Together, with teachers, our volunteers will help students build core skills, grasp new concepts, close learning gaps, and develop greater self-confidence.

We bring volunteers from the community and business sectors into grade 5 to 12 classrooms to teach financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial skills. These volunteers guide students through real-world tasks like creating a budget, managing finances, exploring interests and career pathways, and working with a team to start a small business. Many volunteers tell us that the time they spent in school interacting with kids was the best part of their week.

Learn about the process of becoming a volunteer with the Volunteers in Education program.

OUR CONTACT DETAILS
#209, 77 15 Street East – Prince Albert, SK S6V 1E9 Canada
#B102, 5212 48 Street – Red Deer, AB T4N 7C3
#300, 202 King Street West – Chattam, ON N7M 1E5
Mailing: Box 22007 Prince Albert, SK S8V 8E3
Telephone: (306) 900-9097 – Telephone: (506) 704-2888
Toll Free: 1-888-694-8302 – Facsimile: (506) 704-6888 –
Email: contact@pedac.ca – Website: www.pedac.ca
Non-Profit Registration Number: 842853376RC0001