Toronto, M5A 2B3
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11926 6427 RR0001
Position: Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor
Please bring your application to 540 Dundas St E, or email
Centre for Community Learning & Development (CCL&D)delivers programs in adult literacy (academic upgrading), leadership development, immigrant integration, civic engagement, as well as skills development and volunteerism for youth. We equip individuals with tools for individual growth and empower them to promote positive change in their community.
The Academic Upgrading provides adults with support to improve their reading, writing, numeracy, communication management, and digital technology skills. The program is student-centered, goal-oriented, and tailored to each individual’s learning needs. Learning occurs in small classes with leaners who are preparing to pursue one of five goal paths: post-secondary, secondary school credit, apprenticeship, employment, or independence.
We are seeking for volunteers (ages 19 and older) to be a one-to-one tutor or lead a small group of adult learners. The commitment is 2 hours a week, for at least one year. Volunteers will support learners to develop skills they are interested in – such as reading, writing, math and computers. We are especially in need of volunteers who experience working with consumer/survivors of the mental health system and/or teaching English as a second language. Volunteer Tutors are also eligible to participate in professional development opportunities, provide workshop facilitation during our Civic Engagement week(s) for learners, and acted as supply instructors.
Responsibilities:
- Attend mandatory volunteer orientation
- Create a supportive and encouraging learning environment for learners
- Support learners in working toward their short-term and long-term learning goals
- Commit to meeting with a learner for 2 hours per week, for at least 1 year
- Check in with CCL&D staff for support and resources as needed
Skills and Qualifications:
- An understanding of issues faced by marginalized communities
- An awareness of anti-oppression and social justice issues
- An interest in literacy and adult education
- Good listening and speaking skills in English
- Friendly, punctual and reliable
- Have an open mind and believe that all people can learn
Please bring your application to 540 Dundas St E, or email
We appreciate your interest but due to the number of applicants, we will only contact those selected for an interview. Thank you for your consideration.
Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutors at Centre for Community Learning and Development (CCL&D) are required to take attend a Tutor Orientation. We request a one-year commitment for a minimum of two hours a week. Thank you for your consideration, but due to the number of applicants, we only contact applicants selected for interviews.
Date: ______Received (FOR OFFICE USE): ______
Contact Info
Name:
Occupation:
Address:
Phone number:Email:
How did you find out about us?
Please tell us about your work and volunteer experience:
Why do you want to volunteer at Centre for Community Learning & Development?
List three qualities that you think are important for a volunteer literacy tutor to possess. Please explain why.
What do you think are some of the challenges facing an adult learner?
What interests, personal qualities, and experience do you have, that would help you in your role as a tutor?
At CCL&D you will be working with people from different backgrounds, beliefs and values. How do you think your background may be different from the backgrounds of people you will be tutoring?
How do you feel about your own experiences with education?
Would you prefer to tutor one-on-one or in small groups (2-3 learners)?
Do you have any comments or concerns?
CCL&D is open Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Please indicate if you are available during these times:
MorningAfternoonAfter School
10am – 12pm1pm – 3pm3pm – 5pm
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Please provide two references (co-worker, friend, supervisor, or employer). Please do not list a family member.
Name:Relationship to you:
Phone:Email:
Name:Relationship to you:
Phone:Email:
I hereby confirm that all information in this application is true and accurate. I authorize CCL&D to check the above references:
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Emergency Contact Information
Optional – You can complete this section after you begin tutoring.
Name:Relationship to you:
Daytime Phone:Evening Phone:
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