Contact: | Jake McGarity |
Mailing Address: | 91 Killian Building Lane Cullowhee, NC 28723 |
Phone Number: | 828.227.2082 (office) |
Secondary Phone Line: | 704.724.0665 (cell) |
Email Address: | jmcgarity@wcu.edu |
Website Address: | https://www.wcu.edu/learn/departments-schools-colleges/ceap/suite-201/wcu-after-school.aspx |
Office Hours: | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5:00p.m. Friday |
Directions: | The After School Program takes place at Cullowhee United Methodist Church on campus; the director's office is in 201-H Killian. |
Agency Description: | An after school program serving students from Jackson County Public Schools who are transported to Cullowhee United Methodist Church. Students are enrolled in or have graduated from the English as a Second Language program at Cullowhee Valley School. |
Training: | Bi-monthly on Fridays for one hour for volunteers; as needed for drop-in helpers |
Time Commitment: | 2-16 hours per week |
Skills, Experience, and Special Requirements: |
All majors welcome; experience working with ESL students helpful. Must have a high
school diploma, & preferably be a student at WCU.
A background check is required. Initial background checks are $18.50 and background
re-checks are $11.50. |
Volunteer Involvement: | Semester by semester; when we have afterschool teacher openings (paid positions), we pull from our volunteers; we also have students who can complete service learning hours in a "helper" capacity. |