Community Partners:
- Allison Hill Tutoring:
With about 30 children in the program, Messiah sends 4-7 volunteers Monday through Thursday (4:15 - 6:30 p.m.). Along with tutoring, this programs offers the children both crafts and cooking classes, providing a variety of activities each day.
- Bethesda Youth Center: The Youth Center offers a safe, nuturing environment where kids can be kids and learn how to discover their purpose and fulfill their potential.
- After School Program: The after school program serves inner city youth, ages 7-18 years old. A typical week consists of homework help, spiritual development classes, creative learning classes, arts & crafts, worship time, recreation, snacks, lots of fun, and whatever else the needs of the children dictate. This is an after-school program between the hours of 3:00-6:15 pm. Volunteers are asked to commit one day per week (Monday-Thursday) to participate in a variety of activities, such as games, snacks, and homework tutoring.
- UCAN Program: This program matches student volunteers with a high school student who attends the Bethesda Youth Center, with the goal of encouraging the student to pursue college as a possible option, and push them toward goals. Volunteers are asked to meet one-on-one with their mentee, taking them out for activities or hanging around the after-school center. Volunteer times are flexible, but should include attendance at the after-school program at least once a week.
- Center for Champions:
With about 60 children in the program, Messiah sends 5-7 volunteers Monday through Thursday (3:30-6:30 p.m.). This program places the children into classes, giving volunteers to opportunity to work with specific age groups.
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