Literacy Instruction
• Student teacher volunteers will be paired with experienced teacher volunteer
• Volunteers will be assigned a group of students based on level
• Volunteer teacher team will prepare for and provide literacy instruction

Leadership Workshops and Activities:
• Community service students will be paired with an experienced youth counsellor
• Volunteers will be assigned a group of students to work with during the program
• Volunteers will prepare and deliver a series of workshops as well as other activities

Example of workshop topics:
• Realistic and achievable goal setting
• Self esteem and empowerment
• Elements of effective leadership
• Community leadership/ working with resources
• Varying degrees of success – how to make your skills work for you
• Social action/social justice

Volunteer Selection:
• Students interested in volunteer positions should apply
• Selected candidates will be invited for an interview (Nov –Dec)
• Final selection will be made by members of the board of directors
• Successful candidates will be invited to participate in the initiative

Program cost: $1799 per volunteer
(Students can fundraise the cost of the program if necessary)

Student volunteers are provided with:
• Shared accommodation with one other student volunteer
• Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Travel and medical insurance (through RBC)
• Transportation to and from the Montego Bay airport
• Social justice workshops and training

Interested students are encouraged to apply by sending in their resume for the initial
screening. Selected students will be sent a full application and additional information.
Please send resume via email to powertobefoundation@gmail.com.