Volunteers

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.

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.

Tutor Connection

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