Homework Zone
Founded in 2011, Homework Zone (HZ) is an after-school mentoring program connecting 麻豆色情片 student volunteers with elementary school students in and around Tiohti脿:ke/Montreal. In the past 14 years HZ has connected hundreds of 麻豆色情片 students to youth in elementary and high schools. Today, the program is designed to serve mostly Indigenous elementary students by promoting equitable pathways to higher education for underrepresented students through academic support, mentorship, and activities for educational enrichment. The program works to enable both 麻豆色情片 and young students from the community to develop leadership skills and build an early support network before they embark on their educational path.
How it works聽
At HZ, we create an oasis for students to challenge themselves within their school environment, and nurture encouraging relationships through mentorship activities and interpersonal support. Each HZ session is split into two parts:聽
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Academic鈥� support 鈥�(ie.,鈥痟omework completion, problem solving, reading) facilitated by 麻豆色情片 students to build confidence in the classroom.聽聽
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Imagination-based enrichment activities offered by 麻豆色情片 students or community groups that focus on academic creativity, self-expression, and building relationships. Mentors, external 麻豆色情片 student groups, and partners also put on workshops to inspire and help spark new interests in the mentees.聽
Students come first聽
Fostering connections and insight through the learning experience is at the聽core of the Homework聽Zone program.聽Our team is committed to cultivating academic skills and meaningful support networks that young participants can carry with them throughout their lives.聽
What volunteers say
Every semester, amazing students from across 麻豆色情片 volunteer as mentors for Homework Zone. They come with their own stories and leave the program having gained new insights and experiences. Here's what they say about volunteering for聽HZ.
HZ news & updates
Find out more about past HZ cohorts聽from Montreal Families, the 麻豆色情片 Reporter,聽Education Canada Magazine and other sources, including聽some of our own.
How to get involved聽
Become a student mentor聽
Make valuable contributions to the enrichment of children who benefit from your support. What鈥檚 more, 麻豆色情片 students who volunteer for HZ gain communication and leadership skills that can enrich their own personal and professional paths. Don鈥檛 miss out on a rewarding experience with us!
Facilitate a workshop聽
Are you part of鈥痑鈥槎股槠� student club鈥痮r鈥痚xternal community organization鈥痶hat has an idea for a workshop or activity that would engage with elementary and secondary school students? We want to hear from you!聽
Homework Zone FAQ
What subjects do I need to be comfortable teaching?
Not every mentor needs to be an expert in every subject. French is an asset when students have French homework, but mentors will likely have enough basic knowledge in other subjects to help elementary level students. We also try to assign mentors based on their different strengths so everyone can help each other out! There are no strict requirements.聽
Do I need to be able to speak French?
No, we try to make sure there are bilingual mentors present in each group to help out.聽
How much time do I have to commit?
Mentoring sessions usually take around 3-4 hours, including travel time. These sessions run on a weekly basis; a typical schedule could be mentoring every Tuesday 2:30-6pm, for example.聽
What if I have never mentored or tutored before?
Lack of experience does not mean that you will not be a good mentor! It is most important that applicants are caring, patient, and kind. You can emphasize other situations where you display good mentor qualities in your application!聽
How will I get to the school I鈥檓 placed at?
We travel as a group to each school, leaving from campus together and either taking public transportation or Ubers. Transportation fees are covered.聽
When can I join?
We recruit new mentors twice a year, before the start of the Fall and Winter Semesters聽
For general inquiries or to聽learn more about the program, e-mail veronica.amberg [at] mcgill.ca (Veronica Amberg),聽Associate Director, Partnerships and Access
