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English Conversation Circle Facilitator

Southwest Community Library

Kitchener Public Library


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Kitchener Public Library volunteers enhance library services in our community and make a difference every day!

Description
- Create a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment
- Facilitate large or small group conversations
- Encourage participants to engage in conversation and provide one-on-one support as needed
- Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to participants during program
- Engage in conversations in a non-judgemental manner
- Prepare group activities, lessons, and games for assigned weeks
- Share information about library and community resources
- Perform administrative tasks such as tracking attendance
- Contribute to a positive team environment by generating and sharing ideas and tasks
- Report program plans and communicate any issues or concerns with library staff


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+

Area(s) of Interest: Library/Research , Mentoring / Tutoring, Newcomer Support

Skill(s): Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Plan and Coordinate, Motivate Others, Empathy


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: - Orientation to Kitchener Public Library
- Review of appropriate guidelines and procedures
- Volunteers will receive role-specific training on or before their first shift; attendance is mandatory
Working Conditions: Library setting
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers
Transportation: Not on a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 4 - 6 months
Weekday - Evening
Time Commitment: Thursday evenings from 6:00pm - 8:00pm from March 20, 2025 to June 26, 2025.

   Contact Information
http://www.kpl.org
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Jaspreet Kaur
5197430271 Ext. 222
100 Rosenberg Way Kitchener, N2R 1P6
Kitchener

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1454 King Street East, Unit 3
Kitchener ON N2G 2N7

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