Become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor and experience the joy of helping a child that is struggling to learn to read! Next information sessions held in September 2010.
Applications for the spring 2010 program are complete. Please call to be put on the contact list for the next information session held in September 2010 for the fall program.
LDAFS offers an after-school tutoring program for students aged 7 to 14 who are having difficulty with reading, comprehension, spelling and/or writing. Adult volunteers (18+) work one to one with a child following a research-based literacy program developed for children with learning disabilities. Tutors work in a classroom setting with 4-6 other tutors under the supervision of a certified, special education teacher.
Shifts: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs; 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm. Tutors are assigned two students; one for each hour. The fall 2010 program runs for 11 weeks from October to December 2010. The location for tutoring is Janice Churchill Elementary, 8226 - 146 Street in Surrey.
Training: Prospective volunteers attend an information session, personal interview with teacher and upon acceptance must participate in 24 hours of training; on-going mentorship is provided during tutoring. Training dates for the fall 2010 program are TBA.
Training is held at the Surrey Conference Centre.
Skills and Experience required: Excellent English skills are essential (speaking, reading and writing); must enjoy reading and sharing your love of books with children, must be patient, caring, encouraging, reliable, punctual, dedicated, previous experience in a teaching environment or working with children an asset. Personal interview and criminal record check required. Use of own vehicle helpful as tutoring location not on direct bus route.
Benefits to Volunteer: Fulfill volunteer hours required for university or college, valuable work experience with children, letter of reference and certificate on completion, recognition luncheon and small gift. This is a rewarding, responsible volunteer position, and valuable work experience for anyone considering working with children.
Contact: Tania Wittal
Email: info@ldafs.org
Phone: 604-591-5156