Volunteers

Tri-County Literacy Council is a community-based, non-profit organization that works with over 100 volunteer tutors over the course of a year.
There is a constant need for volunteers from our community to assist adult learners and students in our After-School Program with reading, writing, basic math and computer skills.

Thank you to 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 you can call 613 932-7161

or use 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
Volunteer tutors are trained to work one-on-one with learners to improve their literacy skills using interesting and relevant materials and techniques. Adult volunteers from our community are needed to assist adult learners with reading, writing, basic math and computer skills.

After School-Program Tutors
Join the Community Homework & After-School Program by helping parents and children with homework after school, followed by an 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 the various fundraising challenges of Tri-County Literacy Council.

Train to be a tutor

Training is offered to volunteers who are then 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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