Study Buddies tutors elementary school students who need extra academic assistance or who would benefit from a relationship with an adult role model. Our mission is to share Jesus love in our conversation and help. They are also provided with a nutritious meal.
Buddy
Primary Duties
- Help students academically.
- Be a role model by demonstrating love and concern.
- Really listen to your child.
Requirements
- Love for children and for learning.
- Must have clearances if 18 or over.
- Not necessary to attend our church to participate (e.g. we have participants from key clubs and honors societies).
- Must be 16 or older unless accompanied by an adult.
Kitchen Crew
Primary Duties
- Assist chef with meal prep
- Serve meals
- Clean up
Requirements
- Must have clearances if 18 or over.
Frequency
- 5:30 – 7:00 pm for 7 Tuesdays in the Spring
- 5:30 – 7:00 pm for 7 Tuesdays in the Fall
Training
- New volunteers receive instruction before the program begins.
- New volunteers are initially paired with an experienced Buddy.
- Coaches are circulating and are available to help.
Everyone Involved
- Darlene Brandt, Leader
- Christine Reynolds
- Esther Spoonhour
- Ken Spoonhour
- Peggy Rissinger
- Maggie Brandt
- James Winaught
- Kyle Zoll
- Kay Pickel
- Karena Dows
- Bill Clouser
- Cheryl Clouser
- John Jenkins
- Kendra Spoonhour
- Lysa McElroy
- Keith Reynolds
- Ed Pickel
- Casey Halley
- Sean McNulty
- Chris Paxton
- Chrissy Paxton
- Rose Bruce
- Sue Sanson
- Glen Sanson
- Ruth Cameron
- Shelley Hoachlander
- Summer Hoachlander
- Julie Sellers
- Cameron Sellers
- Cyndi Kauffman
- Kendra Major
- Gary Shirley
- Anthony Colavito
- Julie Halley
Current Status
- We need help to avoid having students turned away
Please contact Darlene (or at 717-566-3151) if you have question about this ministry or about getting involved.