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E.S.L. Tutor (Hamilton Public Library)
Share: [  Suggest an Update ] Position ID: 93 Last Modified: 16 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2013
Opportunity Details
Contact	Cadi Obermeyer, Volunteer Coordinator, Hamilton Public Library Learning Centre; Phone: 905-546-3200 ext 3620; Fax: 905-546-2610; Email: volunteer@hpl.ca
More Info Link	www.hpl.ca
Duties	* Volunteers are needed to tutor E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) students primarily in speaking and listening, and to a lessor extent, reading and writing English. Competency in spoken and written English is required, as well as patience, reliability and flexibility.    * Intake of volunteers is ongoing.
Benefits	Experience and satisfaction in assisting and working with newcomers to Canada.
Clients	Clients are either adult Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees who want to improve their English language skills.
Dates and Times	Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening  Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening  Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening  Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening  Friday: Morning, Afternoon  Saturday: Morning, Afternoon  Sunday: Afternoon    Times and dates of sessions can be very flexible ... 4 hours per week (minimum).
Seasons	Year Round
Location	55 York Boulevard, at MacNab Street, Hamilton (At this address and various library branches).
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Number of Positions	Hamilton Central: 80 individual(s)    Ongoing need for new tutors.
Ages	18 year(s) and up
Suitable for OSSD	No
Minimum Hours	4 / Week
Commitment Length	Medium Term (from 3 - 12 months) - Minimum six month commitment required.
Training	Training is required - 2 hour initial training session, then on-going.
Transportation	On Bus Route
Interaction Level	One-on-one
Police Check	Not Required
Volunteer Categories	English Language Instructor ; Literacy ; Teaching/Instructor ; Tutoring
Skills/Experience	Competency in written and spoken English.
Additional Requirements	Reliability, patience and flexibility.
Liability Insurance	Not Available
Agency Details
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Organization Name	Hamilton Public Library
Address & Map	55 York Blvd Hamilton, ON L8R 3K1
Mailing Address	PO Box 2700  55 York Blvd  Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
Office Phone	905-546-3200
Fax	905-546-3202
E-Mail	askhpl@hpl.ca
Website	www.hpl.ca