Responsibilities:

• Understand our mission and adhere to our mandate.
• Review with staff and learners the learning goals and training plan.
• Work with staff to select the appropriate teaching materials that suit the student’s goals, abilities and interests.
• Plan and prepare materials for weekly tutoring sessions.
• Tutor the learner once per week for a minimum of two hours at the office or in a public place.
• Assist in reviewing progress and revising the learner’s training plan on an ongoing basis.
• Attend tutor training seminars as scheduled.
• Maintain a positive, patient attitude that encourages learning.
• Tell staff about changes in appointments.
• Inform staff if match with learner is unsuccessful.
• Discuss learner’s progress with staff.
• Discuss problems/issues with staff when they arise.
• Keep record of volunteer hours, including participation at events.
• Provide monthly updates to staff

Volunteer Tutors Require:

• A patient, open minded, flexible attitude.
• A completed application form.
• A willingness to try new and creative ways of teaching.
• An understanding of student-centered approach to teaching and learning.
• Good verbal skills; good listening skills.
• Good skills in reading, writing, spelling, basic math, and computers.
• The ability to keep appointments weekly.
• Respect for confidentiality.
• Respect for learner’s goals.

Literacy and Essential Skills as a Poverty Reduction Strategy
National Research Report – PDF

CBC – Ontario Morning Podcast – Listen Now
Information starts at 35:58 and ends at 42:05 – approximately 6 minutes in length