Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor (59)

• To assist an adult learner to improve basic reading, writing or math skills, usually on a one-to-one basis.

• To assist an adult learner to meet his or her needs and personal goals.

• Grade 12 education or equivalent

• 18 years of age or older

• Proficient and confident in reading and writing

• Patient, enthusiastic, creative

• Supportive, flexible, dependable

• Attend foundational tutor orientation/training

• Attend in-service training

• Understand, accept and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

• Assist students to meet their self-identified goals

• Plan and instruct individualized, relevant lessons

• Involve learners in choosing materials and evaluating lessons

• Provide Program Co-Ordinator with accurate documentation (tutoring hours, activities, student progress, etc.)

• Respect and maintain confidentiality

• Initial and ongoing training

• Learning resources

• Consultation with Program Co-Ordinator

• 2–4 hours per week

• Minimum 6 months