Elementary School Projects

To sign-up for one of these projects pick up a form at the Welcome Center on Sunday or contact lbrown@socc.org.
TEMPLETON
Classroom
Early Morning Laps: Each morning at 8:40 after the children arrive and before class begins the children walk laps through the halls. This helps to awaken little minds for the day. Teachers stand in their doors and welcome the children as they pass by. Once each week SOCC volunteers will provide the teachers a thirty minute break, to get together and plan, by taking their place in the halls and presenting a simple lesson. Laps last 10 minutes and then volunteers will take a group of children to a classroom and teach a lesson until 9:15am. Volunteers arrive at the school promptly at 8:30 to receive the lesson. This could be done in pairs or small groups of 3 or 4 volunteers.

Reading Partners: 9:15 - 10:45 one day per week, Monday through Friday. Spend and hour once each week reading to a child or listening to a child read to you, depending on the grade level. Volunteers will meet with the same child each week, encouraging and building a relationship. Every child needs a cheerleader. One hour per week can change a life.

Free Friday Market
Free grocery shopping opportunity provided each Friday afternoon at Templeton for low income families. Approximately 50 to 70 families benefit from this market each week. SOCC will provide 5 - 10 volunteers from 1:00 -3:00 to setup and staff the store. Childcare crafts/reading, nutrition education, coupons, resource table, and healthy recipes on a budget are services we hope to incorporate into our time at the market. Volunteers may commit to one or more Friday’s each month. (Only open on Friday’s when school is in session.)

Garden Maintenance
Four outdoor areas have fallen into disrepair because of the lack of volunteers to maintain the gardens. A team from SOCC did extensive work on some of these areas during CareFest and we want to help keep them beautiful for the children and teachers to enjoy. This commitment will continue through the summer months so that the gardens can be properly maintained and readied for the return to school in the fall. The four gardens include vegetables (produce will be given away at the Free Friday Market when school is in session); wildflower and pond; picnic area; and perennial garden. There is some work on the wildflower garden that should be done this winter, weather permitting.

SUMMIT
Before school tutoring Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 8:45
Classroom Assistance in Kindergarten room 10:15 – 10:30 or 2:00 - 2:30 and then help in Lit room reshelving books - one day/week
Kindergarten computer lab Thursday 1:45 – 2:15

FAIRVIEW
Salad Bar Assistant - Tuesday's 11:40 - 12:50

THE MALL - Paragon After School Program

Mission: To provide a safe place for elementary students to feel loved and accepted.

The SOCC church van leaves from the Pourhouse (314 E Kirkwood) every Wednesday at 2:15pm to help the New Life Community church in Paragon provide an after school program for children in grades first through fifth. We need people willing to give time and attention to kids once a week. For more information talk to John Robertson at jrobertson@socc.org or 334-0206.

Lamentations 2:19 “Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord lift your hands toward Him for the future of your young children.”

Hoosier Hills Food Bank - Valentines Day Food Drive

Due to the increased need at their food bank, Hoosier Hills Food Bank is holding a Valentines Day Food Drive this Sunday.

Sunday, February 14th starting at 1:00 P.M.
Rachael's Cafe: 300 E. 3rd St. (between Lincoln & Grant) Plenty of free parking available: Rachael's lot or street parking on Grant & Lincoln (by 3rd St. Park).

Canvassing is a family friendly activity and is a great way to become involved in the Bloomington community. Canvassing does not require any sort of experience or skill level – we welcome anyone and everyone. If you are interested in driving but do not feel comfortable knocking on doors, please contact us at 334-8374 or volunteer@hhfoodbank.org.