Ten Percent & Catholic Diocese – Companion Growth Supportive Service
In October 2023, the foundation successfully launched the ” Ten Percent & Catholic Diocese – Companion Growth Supportive Service
“. The foundation’s team is fully responsible for everything from planning, contacting schools, to curriculum design, enrollment materials, recruitment of supervisors and mentors, and volunteers. Special courses, etc., are all run by the foundation’s team.
This program is a program jointly organized by the Foundation and five Catholic diocesan primary schools. It mainly provides primary school students with 2 to 3.5 hours of after-school support and growth planning services every day.
Each primary school serves 20 students each year and provides after-school support to more than 100 students.
Ten Percent & Catholic Diocese – Companion Growth Supportive Service
The concept and goal of the after-school support growth service program is to assist families in need so that parents can go out to work with peace of mind. The project aims to train school children’s self-care ability, avoid accidents when children are left alone at home, and prevent them from hanging around outside after school hours and being tempted and harassed by unscrupulous gangs, so as to reduce the pressure on grassroots families faced with work and family care. Double pressure. The foundation’s purpose is to subsidize the education of poor school children in Hong Kong, provide school children with a more comprehensive learning environment, prepare them for future development, and hope to improve the problem of intergenerational poverty.
Services include:
Students can first enjoy a free refreshment prepared by the foundation, each school will be assigned tutors to lead students in daily activities, complete homework and review on time, which will help them enhance their learning confidence and initiative. take a break to relax. Professional tutors guide students to complete the day’s homework, answer their questions, and provide necessary assistance. Through regular and close communication between tutors and students’ parents, we can understand the needs of students in other aspects, hoping that children will receive better support during their growth and the functions of each family will be strengthened.
Recruitment of Volunteer Teachers
Ten Percent Donation Scheme Foundation sincerely invites applications for volunteer teachers to support the ” Ten Percent & Catholic Diocese – Companion Growth Supportive Service.” We aim to attract more enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers to assist our students in receiving better guidance in their academics and life skills, paving the way for their future.
Responsibilities of Volunteer Teachers
- After-School Tutoring: On-site Services, Provide daily homework assistance to students, helping them overcome academic challenges and ensuring they keep up with the curriculum, promoting their overall development.
- Special Programs: Assist student volunteer teams in executing a variety of special program activities, allowing students to learn new knowledge and skills through interaction. Activities may include science experiments, artistic creation, and knowledge exploration, aimed at inspiring students’ interest in learning and creativity.
- Psychological Support: Provide psychological support to help students build confidence in the face of academic pressure and life challenges, fostering a positive mindset.
Partner Schools (in no particular order):
- Tsz Wan Shan Catholic Primary School
- Shek Lei St. John’s Catholic Primary School
- Our Lady of China Catholic Primary School
- Ling To Catholic Primary School
- Saint Charles School
Service Period: October 2024 – June 2025
Service Hours: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
(Note: Please visit our website for contact details.)
Application Procedure:
Please fill out our volunteer registration form and return it to:
Room B1 A, 8/F, Lladro Centre, 72 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, or email it to info@tenpercent.org.hk.
We sincerely invite kind-hearted individuals from all sectors of society to support our efforts, helping more people understand our program. The future of our students requires everyone’s joint effort and support.