| About the Position | |
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| Position # | 4513 |
| Organization | United for Literacy Guelph (formerly Frontier College) |
| Position | Virtual Secondary Newcomer Educational Support Tutor - Online Newcomer Homework Support Program |
| Location | Ken Danby Public School, Grange Road, Guelph, ON, Canada |
| Impact Statement | Help newcomer youth reach their potential. |
| Description |
This virtual homework support program includes 10-12 registered high school students who are paired with 1-2 tutors in breakout rooms. Online tutors have the opportunity to work 1:1 with high school students to help them complete their assignments and provide them with additional academic assistance outside of school. 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 | 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 | Must have access to reliable internet and a Zoom-compatible device (laptop or tablet).All volunteers are expected to participate in a quiet, private location. |
| Minimum Duration | 6 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening |
| Time Detail | Wednesday evenings (5:00pm-6:15pm) |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, Newcomers |
| Transportation | Not on a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children, Teaching/Tutoring/Mentoring, Newcomer Support, Virtual Volunteering, SDG 4 - Quality Education |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Facilitation and Training, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Motivate Others, Adaptability |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | https://www.unitedforliteracy.ca/ |
| Application Link: | |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Alex Hauschildt |
| Phone | 647-340-7142 |