Red Deer Public Library

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Activities involved
ESL Support or Instruction Homework Helping
Skills required
ESL Mentoring Teaching Tutoring
Requirements:
  • Intervention Record Check (formerly known as Child Welfare Check)
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Enjoy working with: Grades 1-5 or Grades 6-12 Be sensitive to the needs of students, including English language learners. Be outgoing, friendly, and enthusiastic! Have strong English language skills (spelling, grammar, pronunciation).
Languages Needed:

French

  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit
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Youth Literacy English Tutor

Dawe Branch, Red Deer Public Library, 56 Holt street, 56 Holt street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 6A6 [map]
1-3 hours / weekly
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You will be providing free, one-on-one help in a fun and supportive environment, offering sustainable, long-term support for families and learners.

For Grades 1–5, the focus is on building skills, confidence, and a love of reading. For English learners in Grades 6–12, the emphasis is on academic vocabulary and comprehension skills to help ensure success in school. Youth Literacy needs to recruit both English and French tutors.

The program runs during the school year beginning in September 2025, with a three-month commitment. Learners are paired with a volunteer tutor and meet once a week at the branch and time chosen by the family and tutor.
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Additional Details & Skills Required
Volunteers must be:

16+ years of age (parent/guardian permission required for those under 18).
Committed to the full program length.
Able to provide a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
If you have any questions, please contact:

Phone: 403-346-4576 ext. 8524
Email: youthlit@rdpl.org
Visit: Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch, 56 Holt St. (in the G.H. Dawe Centre)
Certification or Education Required
16 years+, strong English and/or French language skills, experience working with children
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
There are so many great reasons to volunteer for this essential literacy program! You will:

Serve as a role model to children in the community.
Work with children to improve their literacy skills and boost their confidence, thereby contributing to the improvement of literacy in the community.
Foster an enthusiasm for learning in the minds of young students.
Acquire important skills and volunteer experience to enhance your resume.
Activities involved
ESL Support or Instruction Homework Helping
Skills required
ESL Mentoring Teaching Tutoring
Requirements:
  • Intervention Record Check (formerly known as Child Welfare Check)
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Enjoy working with: Grades 1-5 or Grades 6-12 Be sensitive to the needs of students, including English language learners. Be outgoing, friendly, and enthusiastic! Have strong English language skills (spelling, grammar, pronunciation).
Languages Needed:

French

  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit