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Newcomer Homework Tutor
Newcomer Homework
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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.
Literacy is recognized as a human right and a driving force to empowerment and prosperity. United for Literacy leads the effort in Canada to help people and communities reach their full potential through the power of literacy.
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Description
Developed to address the needs of grade 3-12 newcomer & refugee children from East Africa & immigrants in Waterloo Region, volunteers work in small groups, helping with math, science, reading & writing.
Run In partnership with the Somali Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (SCAWR).
The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30pm-8:30pm September to June.
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 in our new volunteer tutor onboarding process.
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual, Student Placement
Age: 18+ English Proficiency, Confidentiality
Area(s) of Interest: Children/Youth, Mentoring / Tutoring, Newcomer Support
Skill(s): Coaching, Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Facilitation and Training, Motivate Others, Empathy
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Training / Work Condtions
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 at Hillside Public School, 11 Chopin Drive Kitchener.
Accessibility: Support Newcomers
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 3 months or less
Weekday - Evening
Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm Sept. to June. Volunteers are only required to volunteer one night/week but are welcome to tutor both nights if your schedule allows.
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http://www.unitedforliteracy.ca
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Send an Email Message
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Alex Hauschildt
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647-340-7142
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Kitchener,Waterloo
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