Volunteer Tutor (Frontier College, Hamilton Location)

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Volunteer Tutor
(Frontier College, Hamilton Location)

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Position ID: 1899

Last Modified: 20 Nov 2012

Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2012

Opportunity Details

Contact

Shannon Stevens, Community Coordinator, Frontier College; Phone: 905-818-1356; Email: sstevens@frontiercollege.ca

More Info Link

www.frontiercollege.ca

Duties

to support a child/youth in their learning through tutoring, and mentoring
reading with children

Benefits

tutoring and teaching experience
involvement in the community
valuable life/job skills
learning/awareness
giving something back to the community
being part of a national movement

Clients

children and youth in the community

Dates and Times

Monday: Afternoon ((4:30 - 6:00))
Tuesday: Afternoon ((4:30 - 6:00))
Wednesday: Afternoon ((4:30 - 6:00))
Thursday: Afternoon ((3:45 - 5:00 or 4:30- 6:00))

there are 8 literacy programs in Hamilton. Dates and times vary at each site. An overview of the programs can be forwarded to you by e-mail.

Seasons

Spring ; Fall ; Winter ; School year

Location

Central Public Library, Norman Pinky Lewis Community Centre, Elementary Schools

Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Number of Positions

Hamilton Central: 20 individual(s)

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Minimum Hours

2 / Week

Commitment Length

Medium Term (from 3 - 12 months)

Training

Orientation ; tutor training session available
tutor manual available
resources available

Transportation

On Bus Route

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group

Application Deadline

30 Oct 2009

Start Date

On or after 28 Sep 2009

Police Check

Required

Volunteer Categories

Assistant - Children's Programs, Services & Events ; Literacy ; Mentoring Services ; Public Relations ; Tutoring

Skills/Experience

patience, creativity, dependability, flexibility, an ability to related to kids and youth, an ability to plan and work independently, understanding of literacy issues,

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