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After School Homework Club - Bells Corners
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Volunteer Types: Teaching/Tutoring, Library, Mentoring
Organization types: Libraries, Children, Youth and Family, Education, Poverty/Social Justice
Long term (6 months to a year)
Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
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Description

Are you a student, professional, retiree or someone who loves working and being around kids? We have the perfect opportunity for you.

United for Literacy Ottawa is currently looking for tutors to help children and youth grades 1 to 6 (ages 6 to 12) with their homework after school.

Volunteering with the Homework Club Program is an excellent way to gain experience with children in an educational environment ! It is also an ideal environment to contribute meaningfully to your community. We require no prior teaching experience and provide you with all of the training and materials you need. Just bring your communication skills, patience, enthusiasm and love of learning!

WHERE AND WHEN DO OUR ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE?
We have a program available in Bells Corners on Tuesdays at 4:00-5:00pm.

HOW CAN YOU APPLY?
Please note that to be eligible for this opportunity you must be able to speak, read and write in English at the intermediate level.

**You must be at the minimum age of 16 to be eligible for this volunteering opportunity**

Apply directly through the Volunteer Ottawa portal or contact [email protected]. We will then contact you via email within 1-2 weeks to fill out an application form. Note that candidates aged 18 or over will be required to provide a vulnerable sector Police Check. All candidates below the age of 18 will be required to provide 2-3 references upon request.

We look forward to meeting you!

https://www.unitedforliteracy.ca/About

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Experience working with youth, teaching experience, sense of accomplishment, increased mood/self esteem, opportunity to contribute meaningfully to your local community, work experience and references.
Volunteer location:
Ottawa East, West, Centre, South

Contact

Sarah Brydges
@United for Literacy - Frontier College
613-316-4673
[email protected]
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​1-week

Details

This position would be great for: Seniors (65+), Adults, High School Students (14-18), Young Adults (19-24)
Number of Positions Available: 6
Good for people interested in: Teaching/Tutoring, Library, Mentoring
You will be helping with: First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous persons, Youth (11-15 years), Children (0-10 years), Visible minorities or racialized persons, Disadvantaged

Volunteer Considerations

  • Vulnerable sector check required
  • Suitable for community service hours

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