Volunteer Literacy Tutor
(Orillia and District Literacy Council)
Position ID: V-ORI0054
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2024
Last Full Update: 20 Mar 2024
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Literacy Tutor
| Contact | Tiffany Gordon-Paterson, Executive Director, Orillia and District Literacy Council; Phone: 705-327-1253; Fax: 705-327-5250; Email: tiffanygp@odlc.ca |
| Duties | Tutors will meet with their own student, 1 on 1, twice per week, to assist with reading, writing, numeracy, computers, and essential skills. |
| Benefits | Helping the community by improving literacy skills of students. |
| Clients | Adults who have not completed grade 12. Also those who need extra help in a specific area or skill set. |
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Reading / Literacy |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Writing & Editing ; Grade 12 diploma in at least general is required. Patience is essential as well as tolerance and understanding. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) - One year commitment ; We would prefer a commitment of at least 1 year as it is necessary to build a relationship with the student. |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Interaction is mostly confined to their individual student unless the volunteer is interested in teaching a small group |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Week |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features |
| Location | Orillia |
| Number of Positions | Orillia 7 individual(s) needed in total. We are often in need of tutors. The number needed changes with the number of learners. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Tutor training workshops are offered at least once per year in Orillia. They are offered continuously in Barrie. |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; All volunteers must provide their own transportation to the council office. Transportation will be provided for special events |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Tutors are occasionally called upon to assist with fundraising and/or recreational activities. |
Agency Details: Orillia and District Literacy Council
| Office Phone | 705-327-1253 |
| cathyg@odlc.ca | |
| Website | www.odlc.ca |
| Address & Map | 55 Nottawasaga St Orillia, ON Canada L3V 3J5 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 41 Orillia, ON Canada L3V 6H9 |