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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR0073 | Last Modified: 16 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 16 Nov 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Update Barrie Literacy Council has re-opened with new protocols * entry to the premises is by appointment only, and a COVID screening will be done upon entry * masks are mandatory, and are available on the premises Regular Service Committed to helping adults to improve their reading, writing and math skills, to use these skills in everyday living, to reach their own goal of employment, apprenticeship, secondary school credit or GED, post-secondary education or greater independence and to improve their self-esteem Sessions are on a one to one basis or in a small group * adult literacy tutoring is individual, confidential and geared to the student's needs and abilities * meetings are usually held at the Barrie Literacy Council * Tutor Training Workshop offered several times a year * must have attended an Information Session prior to taking a Tutor Training Workshop * criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening mandatory for volunteers |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Update Barrie Literacy Council has re-opened with new protocols * entry to the premises is by appointment only, and a COVID screening will be done upon entry * masks are mandatory, and are available on the premises |
| Hours | COVID-19 Update Entry to the premises is by appointment only, call, text or email for an appointment Regular Hours Office: Mon, Thu 9 am-5 pm * Tue, Wed 9 am-9 pm * Fri 9 am-5 pm Meeting times are agreed upon between tutor and student |
| Areas Served | Barrie - and surrounding area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and up Adult students 19 yrs and up, no longer attending school * tutoring is offered in English |
| Application | Referral - self, Referral - other agencies |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - fee for Tutor Training course ; None - no fee for students |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Barrie By the Bay * Use door #2, walk straight down the hallway until turning at the last hallway on right; we are first office door on left |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bradford St and Simcoe St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Voice Only 705-728-7323 Text Only 705-728-7155 |
| Fax | 705-728-7155 |
| info@barrieliteracy.ca | |
| Website | www.barrieliteracy.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/BarrieLiteracyCouncil |
| Primary Contact | Judy DesRoches, Executive Director; Email: executivedirector@barrieliteracy.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Kelli Kane, Administrative Assistant; Email: admin@barrieliteracy.ca |
| Primary Executive | Barbara McCahery, Chair of the Board |