Volunteer Literacy Tutor for Adult Students
(Barrie Literacy Council, Barrie - Bradford St)
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Literacy Tutor for Adult Students
| Comments | Information session is required to find out what is involved with being a tutor to another adult. If you decide to become a tutor, Tutor Training Workshop (about 10 hours) prepares you before being matched with an adult student. Ongoing assistance from staff is provided once you start. In 2024, the next Information Session is scheduled for September 10, 2-3:30 pm, in person. This is followed by an in person Tutor Training Workshop on Tuesdays October 1, 8, 15, 22, between 9:30 - noon. |
| Contact | Susan DeCharette, Administrative Assistant, Barrie Literacy Council; Phone: 705-728-7323; Email: admin@barrieliteracy.ca |
| Duties | Volunteer tutors are needed to help adults to improve their reading, writing, math and digital skills. |
| Benefits | What can you expect to get in return? 1. Personal satisfaction in helping someone grow and helping another adult reach personal, educational or employment goals. 2. Broadened imagination for creative problem solving. 3. Involvement in community service. 4. Deepened understanding of values and lifestyles different from your own. 5. Networking opportunities with other volunteers. |
| Clients | Adults over the age of 18, who are not in school and who need help with reading, writing math skills and digital skills in everyday living, to reach their own goal of employment, apprenticeship, further education or greater independence and to improve confidence and self esteem. Average age is 44 |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Life Skills Support ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Reading / Literacy |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Empathy and non-judgemental |
| Commitment Length | min. of one year |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Number of Positions | Barrie ; Innisfil 25 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation - Information Session - see Comments section ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going ; Call for details. |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Vulnerable sector check |
Agency Details: Barrie Literacy Council, Barrie - Bradford St
| Office Phone | Voice and Messages: 705-728-7323, Text Only: 705-817-3457 |
| general@barrieliteracy.ca | |
| Address & Map | 80 Bradford St, Unit 244 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6S7 |