How You Can Support The Center

We are often asked what the center's needs are, so we have created and frequently update a "wishlist" on Amazon.com. We originally created the list to build a library of books that were considered "required reading" for Metro Public Schools. This way a child could read ahead if they wanted to, or if they forgot their book at school, they could use one of ours at the center. Other items on our list are things that are needed for the daily operation of the center.

If you choose to use our Amazon wishlist, items purchased will be shipped directly to the center. You can click on the button below or on the link on the left side of the page to go directly to our wishlist.

Meet Jalisa

Jalisa is another one of our high school graduates this year! This weekend Jalisa left for Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. She plans on majoring in photography and minoring in entrepreneurship. We are super proud of her and her accomplishments!

Meet Maryan

Maryan has had a big year! In May, Maryan graduated from Stratford High School with honors and also became a United States citizen.

Born in Somalia, Maryan and her family escaped civil war and fled to a refugee camp until September 18, 1999 when they were able to move to the United States for a better life.

This fall, Maryan heads to Austin Peay State University to study nursing. We are very proud of her accomplishments and are thrilled we've been able to be part of her journey!

Welcome To Our Blog!

We recently decided to join the rest of the blogging world to keep our friends, supporters, volunteers, and partners up to date on what's happening at the Learning Center. We hope you check back often to see what's going on in our little piece of the world. Leave us a comment and let us know what you'd like to see us post!

Volunteer Opportunitites-- Fall 2007

Here are the latest volunteer opportunities at the CWA-Cayce Learning Center! Please contact me if you are interested or have questions! We ask that our volunteers love children, exhibit patience, respect diversity, have a willingness to learn, and can commit to volunteering once a week.

Homework Helpers
We are looking for energetic and committed adults interested in helping children and youth (grades K-12) with homework. Volunteers are expected to commit to one day per week (Monday through Thursday) from either 3:15-4:30pm, 4:30-5:30pm, OR 3:15-5:30pm. You'll be assigned to an age group of your choice and will help them finish homework and work on any enrichment activities the teachers have provided. No experience necessary... just a love of children and an interest in giving back to the community!

Reading Group Facilitator
The CWA-Cayce Learning Center is also looking for volunteers interested in facilitating small reading groups once a week. Groups consist of no more than five students and lesson plans are provided by a reading specialist. Lessons will be provided one week in advance, but require little to no preparation. A short training/orientation is required, as is a background check and fingerprinting. We are in need of someone to assist our middle school group on Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 4:45-5:30pm.

Computer Lab Volunteer
The CWA-Cayce Learning Center is looking for committed individuals to work in our computer lab during our afterschool program. Volunteers will assist children in a brief assignment provided by the teachers and then will supervise, engage and interact with children as they enjoy free time on the computers. We ask that our volunteers commit to one day per week.

We are looking for computer lab volunteers during the following times:
Mondays from 3:30-4:15pm and/or 4:45-5:30pm (elementary grades)
Tuesdays from 3:30-4:15pm and/or 4:45-5:30pm (middle & high school students)
Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15pm and/or 4:45-5:30pm (elementary grades)
Thursdays from 3:30-4:15pm and/or 4:45-5:30pm (middle and high school students)

Those interested in volunteering should contact Becky by email at cwacayce@bellsouth.net or by phone at 615-248-4029.