EMPLOYEE volunteers are bringing the world of work into the classroom as part of a York Children’s University taster week.
A range of activities is taking place at York primary schools this week, giving volunteers from businesses across the city an insight into how they can inspire disadvantaged children to learn by linking real life to the classroom.
Led by employee-volunteering charity York Cares, York Children’s University supports children aged seven to 14, particularly those from disadvantaged areas, to learn through extra-curricular and out-of-hours activities delivered by employee and university student volunteers.
During the taster week, volunteers will work in teams of three to deliver a one-hour lunchtime lesson to Year 4, 5 or 6 pupils at ten primary schools including Osbaldwick, Tang Hall, Westfield, Carr Juniors, Haxby Road and St Paul’s.
The lively practical sessions will involve dressing up, role play, problem-solving and quizzes.
Anyone interested in finding out more about the York Children’s University can contact the York Cares team by phoning 01904 323482 or on info@yorkcares.co.uk
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