Verified Job
Teacher / Tutor
In-person Tutor
Teacher / Tutor
#773327
Remote / WFH
Volunteer Success
Job Description
Summary
Volunteers 18 and over are required to tutor children in care who are in need of extra help in achieving their full academic potential. The volunteer will assist a child to experience success in learning through a supportive one-to-one relationship
Location
In-Person
Burlington, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Volunteers are required to tutor children in care who are in need of extra help in achieving their full academic potential. The volunteer will assist a child to experience success in learning through a supportive one-to-one relationship. The children requiring assistance can range from age 6-18 and all academic levels. Scheduling can be arranged directly with the foster parents and the tutor at your mutual convenience.
Role
• To assist a child to experience success in learning through a supportive one-to-one relationship.
• To provide the child with basic learning tools and skills.
Time commitment
• One or two hours weekly. Times are flexible and will be arranged to accommodate all participants.
Major Responsibilities
• Act as a sensitive, caring learning guide, enabling the child to discover his/her own strengths as a student.
• Model healthy study skills and positive approaches to school work.
• Tutoring can be held at the agency, library or foster home, as mutually agreeable.
• Advise the worker and Coordinator of Volunteers of any concerns or problems that may arise during tutoring sessions.
• Adhere to the guidelines of the agency’s Code of Conduct.
Requirements/qualRequi
Requirements
• General knowledge of material to be learned.
• An interest in and ability to relate well to children and families.
• A Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Be fully vaccinated and provide receipt
• Patience, flexibility and non-judgemental attitude.
• Experience in teaching an asset.
Benef
• Gain leadership experience
• Increase social and professional network.
• Enhance skill set while overseeing a variety of different tasks, activities and experiences.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
• Proof of Covid Vaccination
• Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com
• Resume or Linkedin profile
• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
• CPIN Record Check
• Interview
• References
• Minimum age 18+
Causes
Children & Youth Community & Social Services
Skills & Experience
Education & Schooling Other
Tags
teaching tutoring learning fun library caring patient team player leader enthusiastic reliable Sensitive Study Skills Positive Approach Strengths General Knowledge
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Volunteers 18 and over are required to tutor children in care who are in need of extra help in achieving their full academic potential. The volunteer will assist a child to experience success in learning through a supportive one-to-one relationship
Location
In-Person
Burlington, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Volunteers are required to tutor children in care who are in need of extra help in achieving their full academic potential. The volunteer will assist a child to experience success in learning through a supportive one-to-one relationship. The children requiring assistance can range from age 6-18 and all academic levels. Scheduling can be arranged directly with the foster parents and the tutor at your mutual convenience.
Role
• To assist a child to experience success in learning through a supportive one-to-one relationship.
• To provide the child with basic learning tools and skills.
Time commitment
• One or two hours weekly. Times are flexible and will be arranged to accommodate all participants.
Major Responsibilities
• Act as a sensitive, caring learning guide, enabling the child to discover his/her own strengths as a student.
• Model healthy study skills and positive approaches to school work.
• Tutoring can be held at the agency, library or foster home, as mutually agreeable.
• Advise the worker and Coordinator of Volunteers of any concerns or problems that may arise during tutoring sessions.
• Adhere to the guidelines of the agency’s Code of Conduct.
Requirements/qualRequi
Requirements
• General knowledge of material to be learned.
• An interest in and ability to relate well to children and families.
• A Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Be fully vaccinated and provide receipt
• Patience, flexibility and non-judgemental attitude.
• Experience in teaching an asset.
Benef
• Gain leadership experience
• Increase social and professional network.
• Enhance skill set while overseeing a variety of different tasks, activities and experiences.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
• Proof of Covid Vaccination
• Completed profile on VolunteerSuccess.com
• Resume or Linkedin profile
• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
• CPIN Record Check
• Interview
• References
• Minimum age 18+
Causes
Children & Youth Community & Social Services
Skills & Experience
Education & Schooling Other
Tags
teaching tutoring learning fun library caring patient team player leader enthusiastic reliable Sensitive Study Skills Positive Approach Strengths General Knowledge
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