Volunteer Tutor (for Adult Learners)
(Learning Essentials for Adults in Durham Region, Literacy and Basic Skills)
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Position ID: V-OSH0220
Last Modified: 20 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 20 Dec 2023
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Tutor (for Adult Learners)
| Contact | Volunteer Development Manager, LEADR - Learning Essentials for Adults in Durham Region; Phone: 365-282-0049; Email: leadr.volunteer@gmail.com |
| Duties | ● Meet with an adult learner in person, remotely or hybrid, twice a week, to provide a 2-hour, one-to-one, tutoring session. |
| More Info Link | learningessentialsdurham.ca |
| Benefits | Developing new skills while assisting adult learners. |
| Clients | Adult learners seeking assistance to develop their literacy, numeracy and digital skills. |
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Information & Referral Services ; Life Skills Support ; Reading / Literacy |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Strong English language skills, both verbal and written. A minimum CLB Level 8 or higher for non-native speakers of English. Well-developed interpersonal skills for assisting adults with multiple learning styles. ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Web & IT - Familiarity with computers and digital literacy skills is an asset. Comfortable using online platforms, such as Zoom or a willingness to learn. The ability to share documents on screen, and use annotation tools are highly desirable skills ; Writing & Editing ; Tutoring Skills and Experience: ● A willingness to learn about adult education. ● Able to clearly communicate instructions and demonstrate examples within a supportive, adult learning framework. ● Able to follow a ‘best practices’ tutoring model, following task and outcomes-based approach, in accordance with learners’ goals and goal-path (i.e., employment, post-secondary education, independence etc.). ● Previous teaching, tutoring, mentoring or coaching experience is useful, but not required. ● Comfortable tutoring in a shared public workspace (e.g., public library). Administrative and Documentation Skills: ● Strong administrative skills for tracking learners’ progress. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Virtual Volunteering ; Pending learners' needs and abilities, tutoring sessions are delivered in person, remotely or through a hybrid model. In-person tutoring sessions are delivered at LEADR's office or in a local library. |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | In-person sessions are held at the public library or at LEADR's office. Learning Essentials for Adults in Durham Region | 1099 Kingston Road, Suite #228 | Pickering ON L1V 1B5 T: 365-282-0049 | E: leadr.volunteer@gmail.com | learningessentialsdurham.ca |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Bowmanville ; Clarington ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Whitby 15 individual(s) needed in total. Learners live in various cities across Durham Region. However, the majority of learners tend to live in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required ; For in-person sessions, volunteer tutors will need to travel to a public library or to LEADR's office. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | Volunteer Tutor Application Process 1. If interested in volunteering with LEADR as a Volunteer Tutor, please email: leadr.volunteer@gmail.com to request a Volunteer Tutor Application. In your subject line, please write: Volunteer Tutor Application - Form Request. 2. A Volunteer Tutor Application will be forwarded to you. Return the completed form to: leadr.volunteer@gmail.com . In your subject line, please write: Volunteer Tutor Application – Completed. 3. LEADR will contact interested applicants to arrange an onsite, telephone or Zoom, prescreening meeting. Accepted applicants will move onto the onboarding and training process. Details regarding next steps (e.g., onboarding and training) will be discussed during the pre-screening meeting. |
Agency Details: Learning Essentials for Adults in Durham Region, Literacy and Basic Skills
| Office Phone | 365-282-0049 |
| leadr.durham@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.literacydurham.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 162 Harmony Rd Suite 228 Oshawa, ON Canada L1G 1B5 |
