LAP
VOLUNTEERS
The
concept of using the assistance of those who have time, knowledge
and experience to share is not a new one. In the society of
Ancient Greece and in the Indigenous culture of Australia,
mentors have played a significant role in the education of
young people.
Volunteers
come from all walks of life. They may be a parent, grandparent,
senior student, old scholar or interested community member.
Volunteers can become a friend and mentor for the student
and participate and share in the challenge and excitement
of a student's learning. They have the opportunity to communicate
a sense of value, friendship and personal worth to help their
student feel special.
More than 10000 volunteers in more than 1000 Australian and
International schools are working with students in the LAP
programme each week.
YEAR 12 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
LAP has been recognised by the Asia Pacific
Region of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)
as a valuable and well structured community service programme
for students studying the IB Diploma. LAP relates closely
to the aims and objectives of the IBO CAS (Creativity Action
Service) programme.
Year 12 students operate in the same way as
adult volunteers. They commit one of their free study periods
each week to the child in their care. These senior students
are wonderful role models and mentors for the younger students
in the school.
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