This page is for McGill students interested in volunteering with Homework Zone.

Deadline to apply for the Fall 2015 semester: Monday, September 21st, 2015, noon.

Do you like working with kids? 

Do you need an outlet for your creativity?

Do you want to explore new neighbourhoods in Montreal? 

Do you want to get involved?

Then you’ve found the right place to look!

We ask from our volunteers an enthusiasm for working with kids as well as a regular, weekly commitment over the course of at least 1 semester. Because this is a mentorship program, commitment is our main focus.

Time Commitment:

3 Hours per week (including travel time to and from the school) for a duration of 10 weeks.

For the Fall 2015 semester, the program begins with training on Saturday, Sept. 26th and ends the first week of December.

Volunteers can choose what day works best…

1. Monday 2-5PM
2. Tuesday 2-5PM
3. Wednesday 2-5PM
4. Thursday 2:30-6:00 PM

There will be a 3-hour Mandatory Orientation session (Saturday September 26th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM) location TBA. A catch-up session is offered to the volunteers that cannot attend due to religious restrictions, work, or illness. 

Two 2-hour Reflection Dinners with guest speakers (DATES TBA)

Optional: volunteer as group leader for My Day @ McGill (in early April)

Benefits and Recognition:

• A Letter of Attestation from the Dean of Students for a minimum of 30 hours
• A 20% voucher at the McGill Bookstore
• Volunteering in a group with other McGill students

How to Apply…

Step 1: Fill out the 2015 Homework Zone application form. When marking your availabilities, please keep in mind the time slots mentioned above (see: “time commitment”).

Step 2: E-mail Samaa at hz.sede@mcgill.ca with your CV and confirm you filled the above form.

Step 3: Wait for confirmation e-mail.

Note: If you have already volunteered with Homework Zone, please email Samaa at hz.sede@mcgill.ca if you would like extra responsibilities as team captain.

DEADLINE FOR THE FALL 2015 SESSION IS MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21st @ 11:59AM