Homework Diner Toolkit

2017 RECRUITMENT TOOLKIT

For more information, contact: Sarah Roth sarah.roth@unitedwayabc.org 828-239-1032.

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General Information Volunteer Opportunities How to Sign-Up Sample E-mail Social Media Flyers

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General Information What is it? Homework Diners are weekly family engagement events that allow students and families to receive homework support from paid teachers and volunteer tutors and a free meal for the whole family. Homework Diners are open to any family in the school district, whether they have a child attending the middle school or not. Attendees will also have a chance to learn about community resources and take advantage of a variety of educational programs at these events. We plan to serve 75 people each time and hope it grows!

United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County is hosting this series of events at: Enka, Erwin, and Asheville Middle Schools.

Why does it matter? More than 50% of kids in these schools are living in poverty so the chance to help the whole family with a healthy meal is a good thing. Add to that the fact that a lot of parents struggle when they try to help their kids with their homework. This event helps the whole family with an important part of school success. “This is the first time I have felt real hope for my child at school. I was able to meet with his teachers and it wasn’t some huge deal. We just spoke and I feel like I was actually heard. THIS diner is a good thing.�an Enka Middle School parent who attended the first Homework Diner.

Spring 2017 Schedule:

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Volunteer Opportunities Homework Diners are just the EASIEST and MOST REWARDING volunteer project EVER. 3 Ways You Can Help:   

Set the Stage (4:30 – 6:15 p.m.) set up the room and create a welcoming space as you check families in Fuel the Body (5:15 – 7:15 p.m.) serve the meals to the families and clean up afterwards Tutor and Encourage (5:15 – 7 p.m.) work with students and their families to help them understand and complete their homework. Ideally we are looking for tutors who are willing to commit to coming weekly for a minimum of 4 months, but we can accommodate one-time tutors.

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How to Sign-Up Searching opportunities and signing up is easy, just click, respond and engage.

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Sample E-mails Want to help us recruit volunteers within your network? You can send a targeted e-mail to your friends, or provide once a month updates. Either way, we have some e-mail prompts you can use. To access the templates click here.

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Social Media Social media is a great way to get the word out and it’s simple. Get creative, but be sure to use our campaign hashtag!

Not sure what to write? Download some prompts to get you started.

In the social media toolkit folder you will also find photos and logos that you can use in your postings.

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Flyers Click here to access all flyers. If you don’t have access to a color printer, contact Hands On staff and we can print for you.

Become a champion in your workplace! Share the message and recruit co-workers. Post a flyer with your contact information so individuals have an in-house person to talk to. Download this specific flyer here or through the link above.

Pass out flyers anywhere! Distribute at your place of worship, your Friday night game night, whatever group you’re in, talk it up. Download this specific flyer here or through the link above.

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