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Newcomer Homework/Literacy Support Program
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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
This newcomer educational support program is run by United for Literacy in partnership with the Somali Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (SCAWR). This evening homework club was developed to address the needs of newcomers and refugees from East Africa in Waterloo Region. The focus of the program is to provide literacy support for learners in grades 1-6 and academic support to students in grades 3 - 12. Tutors can choose which age group they prefer to work with.
We are currently accepting applications for our winter 2025 session at Hillside Public School, 11 Chopin Drive, Kitchener.
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: 16+ English Proficiency, Confidentiality
Area(s) of Interest: Children/Youth, Mentoring / Tutoring, Newcomer Support
Skill(s): Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Communicate in Plain Language, Computer Skills, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Empathy
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: All United for Literacy volunteer tutors are required to attend a mandatory new volunteer tutor training session during the week of January 20. All applicants will be asked to attend a 20-minute interview (over Zoom) in December or January (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:
Accessibility: Support Newcomers
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 3 months or less
Weekday - Evening
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm January 28 until May 1. 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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Justine Head
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519-496-3079
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Kitchener,Waterloo
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