Online Tutor Volunteer

Overview

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Description:

United for Literacy (formally known as Frontier College) is a national literacy organization operating a wide variety of programs in locations across Canada. We recruit and train volunteer tutors who assist children, youth, and adults to acquire essential literacy and numeracy skills. We also partner with community-based organizations to help them establish and deliver literacy programs that meet the specific needs of their communities and participants.

As Canada's original literacy organization, United for Literacy has been recruiting dedicated volunteers to work with Canadian children, youth, and adults from coast to coast to coast since 1899. Our programs have helped millions of Canadians improve their literacy skills, and we would love to welcome your involvement in continuing this meaningful work.

Volunteer Opportunity

We are currently recruiting volunteers to support our virtual after school program on:

• Online Homework Club - Zoom - Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
• Online Math Club - Zoom - Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
• One to One Tutoring - Times and days are flexible
• ESL Ukrainian Conversation Group - Zoom Saturday morning

As a volunteer you will support students in grade 1 to 8 with their literacy activities in our weekly tutoring program. The program will operate on the Zoom platform and will be run by one of our literacy interns. The Intern will plan all the activities and share them with the volunteers prior to the program. The volunteers will then work with a small group of children in breakout rooms with a focus on reading, writing, and numeracy.

This volunteer position can be done remotely so you can be located anywhere in Manitoba and still participate.

United for literacy will provide free training to anyone accepted as a volunteer. We will continue to provide you with any additional support or resources throughout your tutoring experience. We can also sign off on your volunteer hours and provide a reference.

To learn more about us, please visit

We are seeking individuals who:

• Want to help others improve their literacy skills
• Enjoy working with children
• Are comfortable working with learners from diverse backgrounds and literacy levels
• Are committed and reliable on a weekly basis
• Are able to navigate the online platform Zoom and are comfortable tutoring in a virtual setting
• Please note that unfortunately we cannot accept volunteers under the age of 16

As a volunteer with Frontier College you will gain:

• Teaching experience
• Literacy tutoring skills
• Experience working with learners from a variety of backgrounds, including individuals with learning disabilities, and different literacy levels

Age: 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment:
Evening

Location:

Zoom

Location of volunteer opportunity:
Winnipeg

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes

Will cost be reimbursed? Yes

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No

Opportunity is available to candidates that:
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit;
Uses a mobility device;
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)

Organization will provide: A letter of reference, Evaluation, Supervision, Training/Orientation

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