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Tri-County Literacy Council is a community-based, non-profit organization.
We work with over 100 volunteer tutors over the course of a year.
We are in need of volunteers from our community to assist adult learners and
Homework Centre students with reading, writing, basic math and computer
skills.
We
would like to thank all our volunteers who continually donate so generously
of their time, energy and heart to make a difference in the lives of people
in our community! Their contributions are crucial to the success of
Tri-County Literacy Council!
If you are
interested in contributing your gifts to our organization,
take a look below at the different ways you can volunteer.
How you can volunteer
Are you patient? Do you have some spare time on your hands?
Consider making a difference in someone’s life in our community!
For more information on how you can help contact us by phone at 613 932-7161 or through
e-mail: tri-countyliteracy@on.aibn.com
These are the different areas of Tri-County Literacy Council that are in
need of volunteers:
One-on-one Tutors
We train volunteer tutors to work one-to-one with learners to improve their
literacy skills using interesting and relevant materials and techniques. We
are in need of adult volunteers from our community to assist adult learners
with reading, writing, basic math and computer skills.
Homework Centre Tutors
Work in one of our various Homework Centres helping parents and children
with homework after school, following by enrichment program of arts and
crafts, educational games and fun.
Literacy Assistant
Assist a literacy instructor in a classroom setting. We offer basic computer
instruction and pre-employment preparation in small group setting.
Administration
Help out in our office, performing various clerical task that need to be
done.
Board Member
Be a board member.
Guest Speaker
Share your talents by giving a presentation on your area of expertise.
Fundraising
Be a volunteer in one of our various fundraising challenges.
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Train to be a tutor
We offer training to volunteers who are matched with students.
A hands-on training course gives them the skills and techniques they need to
feel comfortable in their roles as tutors. The tutors are provided with a
strong support system, regular monitoring and individual consultation to
ensure satisfaction and success
Training includes topics such as Characteristics of the Adult Learner,
Tutor/Learner Motivation, Resources Available, as well as Alpha Route
Training. Tutors are asked to cover the cost of the resource manual, which
is $35.00. This fee includes a one-year membership in the agency.
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Tutor Connection
Read our Newsletter for Volunteers! Click the icon below!

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