| About the Position | |
| Position # | 18462 |
| Organization | Frontier College |
| Position | Virtual Homework Support Tutor - Online Newcomer Homework Club |
| Impact Statement | Literacy is an essential skill in today's world. At Frontier College, we believe it's a fundamental right. Frontier College is Canada's original literacy organization. Through a network of thousands of volunteers, Frontier College is helping people realize their potential and seize the opportunities that come their way. |
| Description |
The online Homework Club is a virtual homework program run by Frontier College in partnership with the Somali Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (SCAWR). This evening homework club was developed to address the needs of newcomers and refugees from East Africa. The program serves all new immigrants in Waterloo Region. The focus of the program is to provide academic support to students in grades 2 - 12. Volunteers work one-on-one helping via Zoom students with math, science, reading, and writing. Must be 16 years of age or older to apply. This volunteer position is currently accepting applications for our winter session running from the week of January 25 until the week of March 29. (no program March 16 & March 18 due to March Break). |
| Requirements | English Proficiency, Confidentiality |
| Training Details | Required 2-hour volunteer tutor training to be held during the week of January 25 2020. You must attend this tutor training session, along with a 20-minute interview (conducted virtually), in order to become a virtual volunteer tutor. All volunteers must have a current Police Vulnerable Sector in order to tutor. |
| Working Conditions | Virtual program (Via Zoom) |
| Duration | 3 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening |
| Time Detail | The program runs 6:15pm-7:45pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Volunteers may pick one night only. |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, Student Placement |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children/Youth, Mentoring / Tutoring, Newcomer Support |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Communicate in Plain Language, Computer Skills, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Empathy |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Application File: | |
| Website | http://www.frontiercollege.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Emily Davies-Robinson |
| Phone | 519-496-3079 |
| Address | , |
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Volunteer Action Centre
1454 King Street East, Unit 3
Kitchener ON N2G 2N7
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
1454 King Street East, Unit 3
Kitchener ON N2G 2N7
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
