| About the Position | |
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| Position # | 4521 |
| Organization | United for Literacy Guelph (formerly Frontier College) |
| Position | Virtual Elementary Newcomer Educational Support Tutor - Online Newcomer Literacy/Homework Support Program |
| Impact Statement | Help newcomer children reach their potential. |
| Description |
Developed to address the needs of newcomer children and youth in Guelph & Wellington County, United for Literacy virtual tutors work 1:1 or 1:2 via Zoom helping with math, science, reading & writing. In partnership with Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington, this virtual newcomer learning program will involve 10-12 registered learners paired with an individual tutor who will support them with supplementary educational and ESL literacy support. Each session will end with a language-based game facilitated in the larger group. This spring, United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) and Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington will run virtual newcomer homework support programs on Monday afternoons from 5:00pm-6:15pm (learners in grades 1-4) from May 5-Jun. 23 (no program May 19) and Tuesdays from 5:00pm-6:15pm (learners in grades 5-8) from May 6-Jun. 17. Volunteer tutors are only asked to support one program/week but are welcome to support both if their schedule allows. Those who are interested are encouraged to submit a volunteer inquiry form (https://www.unitedforliteracy.ca/Volunteer/Program-Volunteers) and a United for Literacy representative will follow up shortly with information about next steps in our volunteer onboarding process. |
| Required Information | References Required |
| Training Details | Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training - Mandatory online tutor training to be held over Zoom the week of April 28 (dates TBD). All volunteers will also be required to also complete a series of online training modules (approx 45 minutes in length) before placement. |
| Working Conditions | Must have access to reliable internet and a Zoom-compatible device (laptop, desktop, tablet) |
| Minimum Duration | 6 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening |
| Time Detail |
Monday: Afternoon, Evening (5:00pm - 6:15pm) Tuesday: Afternoon, Evening (5:00pm - 6:15pm) |
| Age | 16+ |
| 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, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Problem Solving, Adaptability |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | https://www.unitedforliteracy.ca/ |
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| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Emily Davies-Robinson |
| Phone | 519-496-3079 |