Volunteer

Provide a holistic, compassionate environment at for women at Mercy Learning Center

Volunteers are at the heart of our mission and we welcome volunteers of all ages, genders and backgrounds each year. These individuals help provide holistic, compassionate literacy and life skills education to low-income women and their children. Volunteers bring a diversity of talents and backgrounds that make our programs both dynamic and effective.

Become A Volunteer Tutor!

No teaching experience is required for this fun and meaningful opportunity!  You will receive all the training and support you need from our staff. We will match you with one or more students, and you will teach them English conversation skills, reading, writing, social studies and civics, science, math, or to prepare for the GED® exam.

Tutoring is for you if you:

  • Enjoy helping people to fulfill their potential
  • Are ready for a rewarding volunteer experience!
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Lend A Hand in Our Childcare Program!

We’ll just come right out and say it…our babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are the cutest! If you enjoy spending time with little ones, consider volunteering in our Early Childhood Education Program. 

This is for you if you:

  • Have at least one free hour each week
  • Enjoy playing games, reading books, and spending time with kids
  • Are ready for a very rewarding volunteer experience!
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Testimonials

From Our Students & Volunteers

Host a Food or Diaper Drive!

Food and diaper drives stock our pantry shelves, allow Mercy Learning Center students to better focus on their education, and keep their families healthy! Here’s how to get started:

Step 1 – Review wish list

See what we have on our wish list by clicking the button below.

view wishlist

Step 2 – Decide format & location of your drive

You can host a one-day food drive where everyone brings their donations to a specific location. Or you can set up several collection points and accept donations for a few weeks. You can also partner with an event like a party or sports game and collect donations when people enter.

Step 3 – Promote your food or diaper drive

Spread the word to your friends, family, and colleagues.

Step 4 – Collect and deliver your food / diaper donations

Once you’ve collected all your food donations, it’s time to drop them off at Mercy Learning Center. We accept donations on Fridays between 9 am and noon, or you can schedule for another day by calling us at (203)334-6699.

Step 5 – Thank your friends and donors

Include in your thank you note how much food you collected and how they can stay involved with Mercy Learning Center. Here is a sample note that you can customize!

Sample Note

Become a Volunteer at MLC

There are many ways to volunteer at MLC! Get Started with the form here.

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