Hope Torch

For Kids (Under 18)

Take part in our Buddy Chat program.

• We connect you to one kid in a home
• They say "What's Up?" over Internet chat or Email
• You chat back.
• They reply (after a two week delay since we are moderators)
• Continue the Conversation

For Adults (Over 18)

Act as a tutor for a child in our programs.

• We assign 1-2 children in a home as a tutor for a specific program.
• Once in 2 weeks, we send you their work for that program.
• You review, give feedback, ask questions, etc...
• The child replies (we are moderators)
• Continue this for the duration of the program.

Help remove Health as an Obstacle for a child.

• We assign 1-2 children in a home to you as a care coordinator.
• We send their medical history and medical plan for the year.
• You follow up once every 1-2 months to ensure the plan is kept.
• You seek feedback by email from the child and the volunteer physician.
• Continue this for the year to ensure the medical plan is completed.

For Teachers / Classrooms

Introduce Learning from a Different Perspective through our Advanced Coaching Program.

• We assign 1-2 children to you.
• We send you their syllabus
• Once every 2-4 weeks, we send you their school work
• You review, give feedback, ask questions, etc...
• You provide questions / material for a different perspective.
• The child replies (we are moderators)
• Continue this for the duration of the school year.

Share creativity in our Hidden Treasures program.

• We assign a group of 10-15 children in a home to your classroom.
• We tell you a schedule of "themes" for various art projects.
• Once in 2 months, the kids exchange projects by mail.
• Provide feedback, a class photo with the project, etc...
• Continue this for the rest of the program.