Job Description:

Desperately Needed:
Volunteer Tutors for One-to-One/Homework Children’s Club Program

Description:
Volunteer tutors work one-to-one with children between the ages of 7-14 to provide supports with homework and to help students develop reading, writing, spelling, and basic math skills.

Dates/Times:
Mon and Wednesday 4pm to 5pm.
Tue and Thu between 4pm and 7pm.

Program Starting/ending:
Monday April 20 to Thursday June 11, 2009 (eight weeks)

Recruitment is ongoing.

Training Provided:

All short-listed tutors must attend both tutor training sessions that will be announced the month prior to program starting.

Skills:

Excellent written, reading and spoken English skills. Dedication, patience, creativity and a sense of humour are wonderful attributes for this position. A criminal record check and personal interview will be conducted. Tutors must be 19 years or older.

Benefits:

6 hours of orientation and training, plus ongoing support and access to relevant workshops. Valuable experience to accumulate volunteer hours for entrance into the Bachelor of Education/Professional Development Program or the Special Education Assistant Program. Reference letters for portfolios. Share your love of learning and help kids beat the odds.

Location:

The Learning Centre
Learning Disabilities Association of BC-Vancouver Chapter.
3292 E. Broadway (cross street is Rupert) Vancouver, BC

Contact:

Please apply via email with a resume and cover letter to: SEE BELOW