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Frontier College (Volunteer Tutor)
Organization Name: Frontier CollegeOpportunity Title: Volunteer Tutor
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: January 28, 2019
End Date: February 15, 2019
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 overTraining or orientation required
FRONTIER COLLEGE is a national charitable literacy organization, established in 1899 on the belief that literacy is a right. We work collaboratively with community-based agencies across Canada to provide targeted, innovative literacy and numeracy support where it’s needed most. Each year, over 31,000 children, youth, and adults participate in our programs in more than 160 communities throughout the country. Read more at frontiercollege.ca
Your role
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, teens, or 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!
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
Availability and ability to commit to at least six months of volunteering
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.
Requirements
Submit a volunteer application
Attend a brief interview to talk about your goals, interests and schedule
Complete a short online orientation and submit a criminal record check
Attend a training session on Saturday, February 14th or Saturday, February 23rd
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.
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