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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
Kids in grades 1-3 can get a little extra help with math in this numeracy support program run on Monday evenings in partnership with the Waterloo Public Library. The program, held at the John M. Harper WPL Branch, involves volunteer tutors facilitating fun math-based games and activities with elementary learners on a 1:1 basis.
As a volunteer, you don't need to be great at math to tutor. We are looking for passionate, dedicated people who want to help young learners learn through fun games and real world examples. People of all math abilities will be considered. No experience necessary! Must be 16 years or old to apply. Our winter 2025 program session will run on Monday evenings from 6:30pm-7:45pm from Feb. 3 until Mar. 31 (7 weeks, no program Feb. 17 and Mar. 10).
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual, Student Placement
Age: 16+ English Proficiency, Confidentiality
Area(s) of Interest: Children/Youth, Mentoring / Tutoring, Accounting/Finance
Skill(s): Coaching, Problem Solving, Counting, Calculating, Playing
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: All United for Literacy volunteer tutors are required to attend a mandatory 2.5 hour new volunteer tutor training session during the week of January 20 (dates TBD) at the University of Waterloo. All applicants will be asked to attend a 20-minute interview (over Zoom) in Dec or Jan (timing flexible) and complete a 45-minute online training module. All volunteers 18+ must have a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check in order to tutor with United for Literacy.
Working Conditions: Program held at Waterloo Public Library John M Harper Branch (500 Fischer-Hallman Road, North)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 3 months or less
Weekday - Evening
Number Ninjas runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Monday evenings.
The winter 2025 program session will run from Feb. 3 until Mar. 31, 2025 (7 weeks, no program Feb. 17 and Mar. 10).
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http://www.unitedforliteracy.ca
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Send an Email Message
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Justine Head
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519-496-3079
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Waterloo
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