Frontier College (Learning Support Volunteer)

Organization Name: Frontier College
Opportunity Title: Learning Support Volunteer
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Commitment: Less than 6 months, 6 months to 1 year, Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: October 1, 2019
End Date: June 30, 2020

Email: vancouver@frontiercollege.ca
Website: http://www.frontiercollege.ca
Details:

• Background/police check requiredAppropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and overFamily-oriented volunteeringTraining or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Volunteer as a learning partner in one of our community partner programs in the Lower Mainland. Choose to work one-on-one or in group settings with kids, youth or young adults. Work directly with learners on their homework assignments, life skills, and other engaging, inclusive, and fun learning activities. 

On average, tutors spend 2-4 hrs per week volunteering. Programs are located in Burnaby, Vancouver, New Westminster, Surrey, Richmond and Abbotsford.

Frontier College relies on volunteers for continued success in everything we do. Each year, folks across Canada donate more than 50,000 hours to reading stories, tutoring, and learning together. See our local volunteers talk about their experiences with Frontier College in this video! 

Note: embed the link if possible, but if not, include the url link: https://youtu.be/ESGhh4LjisE

 
Qualifications

An inclusive, respectful approach to working with learners, that prioritizes the learner’s strengths and goals
A solution-oriented and flexible attitude, as every session can be different
No teaching or education experience is necessary – our volunteers come from many different backgrounds and experiences!

 
What you’ll receive

Gain experience working with communities in alternative learning settings, which can present unique challenges and rewards. You will not only build a relationship with program learners and fellow volunteers, but also with our community partners. 
Receive training focused on student-centered individualized learning and anti-oppression, as well as ongoing support from staff, and engagement with your fellow tutors. You will also have access to our online Member Centre resource database, which is full of tutor resources—and gives you an opportunity to share ideas with Frontier College volunteers across Canada. 
We may provide a reference after 6 months of volunteering, and you can also be added to our email list to receive updates on employment postings. 

 

How to Apply

Apply now online: https://www.frontiercollege.ca/Get-Involved/Volunteer/Volunteer-Application-Form

Or contact us: vancouver@frontiercollege.ca, 604-713-5848.