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Tutor: In-Person

Newcomer Family Language and Learning

United for Literacy


   About the Position

Impact Statement
United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is a national charitable literacy organization. We believe literacy is a right. We work with volunteers and community partners to give people the skills and confidence they need to reach their potential.

Literacy is recognized as a human right and a driving force to empowerment and prosperity. United for Literacy leads the effort in Canada to help people and communities reach their full potential through the power of literacy.

Description
Volunteer tutors assist newcomer children and youth through engaging literacy and numeracy games/activities and homework help. The tutors will support learners from grades 1-8 in developing their writing, reading, and math skills. The tutors will utilize a student-centered, strengths-based approach to support learners in small groups. This program is run in person at the YMCA Immigrant Services office at 800 King Street West, Kitchener. Our fall 2024 program session will run between 6:00pm-7:45pm from Oct. 2 until Nov. 20 (7 weeks, no program Oct. 16).

There is a particular need for volunteers who speak a second language (especially French, Spanish and Arabic).


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual, Student Placement
Age: 16+

Area(s) of Interest: Children/Youth, Mentoring / Tutoring, Newcomer Support

Skill(s): Team Building, Coaching, Interpersonal Communication, Computer Skills, Empathy, Continuous Learning


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: All United for Literacy volunteer tutors are required to attend:

1) a mandatory new volunteer tutor training session - on either Tues. Sept 24 from 6:00pm-8:45pm or Sat. Sept. 28 from 10:00am-12:45pm at the University of Waterloo.

2) a 20-minute interview (over Zoom) sometime between Sept. 16-Sept. 27 (time flexible) and

3) complete a series of online training module (approx 45 minutes).
Working Conditions:
Accessibility: Support Newcomers
Transportation: On a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 3 months or less
Weekday - Evening
Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:45pm from Oct. 2 until Nov. 20 (7 weeks, no program Oct. 16)

   Contact Information
http://www.unitedforliteracy.ca
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Emily Davies-Robinson
519-496-3079
800 King Street West Kitchener, N2G 1E8
Kitchener

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Kitchener ON N2G 2N7

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