There are many ways to make a difference in a student's world. It can be as little as an afternoon reading with a 2nd grader whose parents work all day, or a weekend trip to an Open Space preserve to show the woods to a 4th grader — but it means a lot to these kids. To work with an adult who cares about their life and their future is a major boost for any child's self esteem — and it is especially true for this under-served community.

Any time that you can donate to EPACS is greatly appreciated. Even if you have only an hour a week to spare, consider investing that hour with children who are working hard to make their dreams come true:

• Tutoring — We're always looking for after-school tutors to help improve our students' reading, writing and math scores.
• ESL Tutoring — Volunteer your time to help our students master basic English.
• Mentor a Child — Offer advice and wisdom to help guide our students through life. Simply donating an hour a week could change the future of a student's life.
• Reading to Children — Come help a child discover the joy of reading
• Be a Chaperone — If you enjoy visiting educational places you may be interested in accompanying a class on a field trip.
• Mentor for a Day — Come visit a classroom and speak about your profession.
• Green Thumb — If you enjoy gardening and working with children or other volunteers, help us improve our school garden while our students learn first hand about plants and vegetables. Our students enjoy eating the vegetables they have grown in our cafeteria.
• High School Advisor — Assist 8th graders with completing high school applications or join a growing community of Harvard Club volunteers that come together to assist qualified students with submitting applications to private high schools.
• Fundraising — Join our fundraising committee to raise much needed funds for our students and school. In addition, you (or your company) can donate to our 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Even if you have a few hours to spare, EPACS greatly appreciates your help. See what volunteering opportunities are available by contacting Monika Nagy, our Director of Development and Volunteers at monika.nagy@aspirepublicschools.org.

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