{"id":2683,"date":"2019-04-03T07:32:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T07:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/org.eduproco.com\/?page_id=2683"},"modified":"2021-03-29T03:14:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T03:14:15","slug":"ottawa-volunteers-in-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pedac.ca\/?page_id=2683","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers in Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;banner_grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1611511849930{background-image: url(https:\/\/pedac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Slide2.jpg?id=3220) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;banner_overflow&#8221;][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mid_grid&#8221;][vc_row gap=&#8221;15&#8243; el_class=&#8221;maingrid&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/6&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;leftside&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;about-us&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Volunteers in Education&#8221; 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Volunteering is fun and rewarding. Volunteers get to witness the moments when a student learns a new concept, reaches an important goal, and grows their confidence in a school subject. Volunteers join a community of like-minded residents who want to make a difference in their city by supporting public education. They receive special training, regular check-ins, and other ongoing support from the program along the way. Volunteering with us is flexible, and we have a variety of opportunities to fit with your schedule.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>OUR CONTACT DETAILS<\/strong><br \/>\n#209, 77 15 Street East \u2013 Prince Albert, SK S6V 1E9 Canada<br \/>\n#B102, 5212 48 Street \u2013 Red Deer, AB T4N 7C3<br \/>\n#300, 202 King Street West \u2013 Chattam, ON N7M 1E5<br \/>\nMailing: Box 22007 Prince Albert, SK S8V 8E3<br \/>\nTelephone: (306) 900-9097 \u2013 Telephone: (506) 704-2888<br \/>\nToll Free: 1-888-694-8302 &#8211; Facsimile: (506) 704-6888 \u2013<br \/>\nEmail: contact@pedac.ca \u2013 Website: www.pedac.ca<br \/>\nNon-Profit Registration Number: 842853376RC0001[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;involved_and_support&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column el_class=&#8221;sponsor&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1570649507275{background-color: #f2e6ee !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;ABOUT THE PROGRAM&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr class=\"blue_border\" \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;plan_event&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;NEED&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Volunteer with Us&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fpedac.ca%2F%3Fpage_id%3D2668|title:Volunteer|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;plan_event&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;RESPONSE&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Each year, we intend to place close to 1,500 volunteers in 150 schools. These volunteers provide vital support to students to help meet their complex needs. Together, with teachers, our volunteers help students build core skills, grasp new concepts, close learning gaps, and develop greater self-confidence.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Ways to get involved&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fpedac.ca%2F%3Fpage_id%3D2620|title:Get%20Involved|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;plan_event&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;IMPACT&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Our ability to respond to the immediate and ongoing, complex needs of educators and students is an important piece in removing barriers that inhibit learning. Our Volunteers in Education program ensures that all youth have the chance to finish school with the tools, knowledge and skills they\u2019ll need to complete their studies and go on to fulfilling careers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Plan an Event&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fpedac.ca%2F%3Fpage_id%3D2674|title:Plan%20an%20Event|target:%20_blank|rel:nofollow&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;plan_event&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;YOU CAN HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Support us in recruiting, screening, and training volunteers to provide much-needed one-to-one support for students with learning challenges. 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