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FAQ Category: General

I’m still waiting for my police check!

November 1, 2019 admin

For EIR volunteers in Toronto, you will need to contact us directly (at [email protected]) as the Toronto Police check process…

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I’ve been trying to contact my teacher/EIR/principal and am not getting any response. What now?

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Let us know! We connect you via email, so that will be your first available method to connect. But, if…

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The expectations from the school don’t seem to be aligned with what I understood. What now?

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Setting expectations between the school teacher and the EIR program volunteer is key to a successful year. We highly recommend…

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I missed orientation (or only got paired after orientation was done) What now?

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Not to worry! We’ve got you covered. We record the orientation session and make it available for you to watch…

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It’s already November (or December, or even February!) and I haven’t made it into the classroom yet. Is it too late to start?

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The program officially launches each year in September. A lot of EIRs and teachers wait until after the fall orientation…

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How do we initiate contact with our EIR volunteer or teacher?

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The EIR program office sends out an introductory email connecting the EIR volunteer and the teacher in June (prior to…

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What is the time commitment?

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This depends on the amount of time that the EIR volunteer and teacher has available. On average, EIRs visit the…

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How much does the program cost?

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The program is offered FREE of charge! Thanks to our generous sponsors!

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What does the program delivery typically look like?

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There is no cookie-cutter approach at the EIR program. The EIR and the primary contact teacher work out what makes…

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How are schools and Engineers matched?

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The EIR program office matches engineers with schools in their area based on criteria provided on the application forms. The…

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