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| Position # | 4832 |
| Organization | United for Literacy Guelph (formerly Frontier College) |
| Position | Elementary Literacy Tutor - Ottawa Crescent P.S. Reading Buddies Program |
| Location | 75 Ottawa Crescent, Guelph, ON, Canada |
| Impact Statement | United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is a national charitable literacy organization. We believe literacy is a right. We work with volunteers and community partners to give people the skills and confidence they need to reach their potential. |
| Description |
Held at the Ottawa Crescent Public School library. This program’s main goal is to establish better literacy & social skills, & to make reading an enjoyable experience for children grades 2-4. Volunteers work with learners one-on-one or small groups, read together and then play a fun, educational game as a larger group. *For volunteers 18 years of age and older. This program runs from October to December and late January to late March. Please fill out the volunteer inquiry form and then we will follow up with an application form (https://www.unitedforliteracy.ca/Volunteer/Program-Volunteers) and information regarding next steps. |
| Required Information | Police Check: Required References Required |
| Training Details |
All United for Literacy volunteer tutors are required to attend: 1) attend a 15-minute volunteer tutor interview (online) 2) a mandatory 2.5-hour new volunteer tutor training session Sat. January 17 or 24 10:00am-12:30pm (online). 3) Valid Police Check (no older than 6 months) or complete a Backcheck. |
| Working Conditions | In-person; A current (less than 6 months) Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required. |
| Minimum Duration | 6 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Wednesday: Afternoon (3:30pm-4:45pm) |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, Youth, Older Adults/Seniors |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children, Teaching/Tutoring/Mentoring, SDG 4 - Quality Education |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | https://www.unitedforliteracy.ca/ |
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| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Alex Hauschildt |
| Phone | (647)340-7142 |
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