Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Heather
Donovan
E4E Exco
Katrien
Maureen
What we aim to do
We bring Elders (over 50s) and schools together And Elders and Elders together Why?
We do not replace teachers - we support them and the schools they work in
Aspects of our Mission Initiate, convene and coordinate Elders contributions to the future of SA Education
Schools need so many different things what can you offer? Some examples
Finance Help plan timetables
Career counselling
More examples
Become an Elder Co-ordinator for a school Help invigilate exams Driving skills / support Assist with sports teams Administrative support Help in the tuckshop Answer the telephone Music support CV writing Help in the library. If there isnt one help start one. Run a recycling program Support E4E internal operations
I am not a teacher! We need people from all walks of life I have nothing to offer Everyone has something to offer! I dont want to travel far No problem well find a school close by I dont have my own transport Well arrange transport in those cases What about personal safety? Ensuring our volunteers personal safety is one of our priorities
I am not good with people You dont have to be theres lots of other work I was a teacher for many years Ive done my time! What about helping us internally? I am worried about language / cultural issues Youll work where youre comfortable and can speak your own languages
In a few words
Questions?
www.elders4education.org