| About the Position | |
| Position #: | 17408 |
| Organization | Frontier College |
| Position: | Literacy Tutor - Newcomer Family Literacy |
| Location: | 800 King Street West, Kitchener, ON, Canada |
| Impact Statement: | Literacy is an essential skill in today’s world. At Frontier College, we believe it’s a fundamental right. As a volunteer tutor you will become an essential part of Frontier College - Canada's original literacy organization. |
| Description: |
In partnership with YMCA Immigrant Services, YMCA Family Language and Learning volunteers assist ELL (English Language Learner) students and newcomer families through conversation circles, homework help, and support with writing, reading, and math skills. The tutors utilize their strengths and work either one-to-one or in small groups. This is an unique program that facilitates social development and promotes education within the family. This volunteer position is currently accepting applications for our winter program, starting January 2019. |
| Requirements: | English Proficiency, Confidentiality |
| Training Details: | Mandatory 3-hour training to be held in Waterloo during the third week of January 2019. |
| Duration: | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing: | Weekday - Evening |
| Time Detail: | The program runs between 5:00 pm and 6:45 pm on Wednesday evenings from January 30, 2019 until April 3, 2019. February 20 and March 13 excepted. |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Ideal for: | An Individual, A Newcomer |
| Transportation: | On a bus route |
| Accessibility: | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers |
| Area(s) of Interest: | Children/Youth, Mentoring / Tutoring, Newcomer Support |
| Skill(s): | Coaching, Interpersonal Communication, Motivate Others, Problem Solving, Empathy, Continuous Learning |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website: | http://www.frontiercollege.ca |
| Email: | Send an Email Message |
| Contact: | Emily Davies-Robinson |
| Phone: | 519-496-3079 |
| Address: | , |
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Volunteer Action Centre
151 Frederick Street, Suite 500
Kitchener ON N2H 2M2
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
151 Frederick Street, Suite 500
Kitchener ON N2H 2M2
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
