Volunteers

Would you like to become a volunteer tutor?

We are always looking for great volunteer tutors to assist an adult to improve their reading, writing, math & use of English. Help a learner achieve their goal(s) of:

Independence
Education and Training
Employment

Volunteer Tutor Job Description

Qualifications and Assets:

Dependable, patient and creative
Interested in others
Encourage and support your learner by creating a positive learning environment
Appreciation for lifelong learning
Good sense of humour
Familiarity with local library and other sources of information
Possess a library card
Computer knowledge
Ability to work independently with learner

Responsibilities:

Attend 2 hour Orientation and 6 hour Tutor Workshop & receive a Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council certificate
Attend on-going upgrading and/or special interest workshops
Commit to a minimum of one year
Meet with your learner at least once a week for a minimum of 1 hour. Two sessions would be ideal. Each tutor/learner match is unique. The needs of the learner and the availability of the tutor and learner determine the number of sessions per week
Prepare weekly lessons
Select resources to help learner achieve his/her goal(s)
Complete the Tutor Hours and Progress Sheet and submit on the last day of each month
Call the Coordinator if you have any concerns or questions (ie. if you and/or your learner are not meeting regularly, attendance is a problem, unsuitable resources, lack of progress, etc.)

How do I get started?

Call the Coordinator to set up an appointment and discuss the following requirements
Complete an application
Complete a reading, writing and math assessment
Provide 3 references (suggestions: workplace, volunteer agency or educational)
Provide a Police Record Check