Learning Partners (Clemente Program) 22 Iolanthe St, Campbelltown About Clemente program:
The Clemente is a unique program that brings university level education, delivered by Australian Catholic University (ACU) to disadvantaged people in Campbelltown area. Clemente program aims to break the cycle of poverty, inequity and social injustice for disadvantaged and marginalised people in the region through providing tertiary education. Achievement of University training provides a renewed hope in a better tomorrow as beneficiaries become reengaged in a meaningful way with society, both socially and economically. How it works: Tertiary qualified volunteers (Learning Partners) assist the students studying one subject in Humanities per semester. As learning partners, volunteers develop mentoring arrangement with students, assisting in assignment presentation, clarification of lecture material, and basic computer training. Involvement: Tertiary qualified volunteers as well as current University Students are encouraged to volunteer. Engagement Hours: From 5.00pm - 7.00pm every Wednesday during Semester periods. Semester periods are (March – June, August – November) every year. Contact person: For further information about volunteering as a Learning Partner, please contact Peter Presdee on 46282928, thenaglecentre@ozemail.com.au