A supplementary form included in this package asks you to describe your volunteer experiences and to discuss how they have influenced your decision to become a teacher. We are interested in how you have made connections between your volunteer experiences and what you have learned about yourself as a potential teacher. You must have completed a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer or paid experience with groups of elementary school-aged children. These volunteer hours must be completed prior to your admission into the program. Because school-based experiences are so closely related to your focus within the B.Ed. program, we encourage you to seek volunteer opportunities in school settings.