Toronto Public Library - Adult Literacy Program: Adults 16 years and older, who are fluent in English, come to the Adult Literacy Program to work on basic reading, writing, and number skills. They meet with a volunteer tutor at one of nine literacy offices for two hours once a week.
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Libraries
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Toronto Public Library
789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W2G8
What services does your organization provide? Free one on one tutoring for adult with low level literacy skills.
Do you have any age requirements? 19
Do you require language proficiency other than in English? No
What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer? 2hrs/Week Min 6 months There are 10 locations across Toronto: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/support-us/volunteering/adult-literacy/index.jsp 416.395.5555
Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer? Hearing; Verbal communication; Visual; Reading and writing; Math or computer;
Are there any specific skills and experience required? Volunteers are needed who are:
Fluent and well-versed in written and spoken English
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work well with people of different backgrounds.
Competency with basic reading, writing and math skills
The Adult Literacy Program volunteer application is available at any library or on the Toronto Public Library website at: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/support-us/volunteering/
What type of volunteer positions are typically available? One-on-One Tutoring for Adults.
Is there any training provided for volunteers? When accepted into the program: Volunteers participate in day-long tutor training. When trained, the volunteer tutor is matched with an adult learner
What are the typical volunteer activities occurring at your organization?
A training plan and resource materials are provided based on the learner's goals. Volunteers use these guides to conduct tutoring sessions.
Weekly activity reports are completed to track progress and note plans for future sessions.
Activities during the session are linked with the adult learner's goals and include reading, writing, numeracy, computer, speaking, and listening.
How will a person benefit from volunteering with Toronto Public Library? Not Specified
Do you accept high school students? Must be 19 years of age or older.
If you are a Canadian organization seeking volunteers and want to have a profile listed and/or updated with us, we invite you to fill out our volunteer questionnaire. If you have any questions or comments, we can be contacted at volunteer@canadian-universities.net.
416-393-7131
