| About the Position | |
| Position # | 21862 |
| Organization | Frontier College |
| Position | Virtual Reading Buddy - Virtual North Six Reading Buddies |
| Impact Statement | Frontier College is a national 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 and contribute to society. |
| Description |
Virtual North Six Reading Buddies is an online guided reading program run by Frontier College, in partnership with the North Six Neighbourhood Association, that engages and helps children in grades 2-4 improve their social and reading skills in a safe, fun, and friendly virtual environment. Virtual tutors are then matched up with learners to engage in one-on-one reading facilitated through the Zoom breakout room feature. During the last part of the session, the virtual tutors play games with the learners to further develop their literacy skills. This volunteer position is currently accepting inquiries for our Winter 2021 semester. (dates below) |
| Training Details | A required 2-hour training will be held during the week of January 25. You must attend this virtual tutor training session in order to become a volunteer tutor. All Frontier College volunteer tutors will have to participate in a 20-minute interview (conducted virtually) as well as submit a volunteer application. |
| Working Conditions | Must be 16 years of age or older to apply. |
| Duration | 3 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Tuesdays - 4:30pm-5:30pm. This program runs weekly from February 2-March 30, 2021 (no program February 16 & March 16). |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, Student Placement |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children/Youth, Mentoring / Tutoring |
| Skill(s) | Interpersonal Communication, Computer Skills, Motivate Others, Creative Thinking, Empathy |
| How to Apply | |
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| 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
