Requirements:
- Other
- Police Check
Also required for this position: 1. Must be 18+ years old to volunteer with this program.
2. Attend an online or in-person agency orientation (see registration link for details).
3. Submit application, including references, along with a CRC.
4. Attend Lead Training.
Languages Needed:
For Newcomers to Canada, the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark required to become a Lead coach volunteer is CLB 8.
- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
Adult Literacy Coach (Lead Program)
Work with adult participants to identify current skills, and work together to enhance those skills by supporting them with tools, resources, and encouragement. Coaches meet one-on-one with their learner either in-person at a public library or over Zoom. The weekly schedule is determined by what is convenient for the learner and coach - we find a time that fits your schedule! Coaches are provided with comprehensive literacy training and are given templates and materials that you can use when planning sessions with their learners. Once your training is complete, you will be matched with a learner according to their needs and your areas of expertise and availability. We then introduce you to your learner and start you off with a detailed Learning Plan that has been prepared for the learner and provide you with some suggestions and resources to get started. You will then plan weekly sessions based on the Learning Plan, strategies shared in training, and materials relevant to the learners’ interests and skill levels. Foundations’ staff is also here to support you in all aspects of your coaching role. Our adult learners are as diverse as their individual goals, so it’s difficult to describe a ‘typical learner’. Our program is learner-centred and strength-based, so there is no set curriculum - what you work on is based on your learner’s goals. Learners join our program for a variety of reasons such as improving their literacy skills in reading and writing, passing the written portion of a Driver’s exam, or earning their GED. We always welcome feedback or questions from our volunteers and learners. Foundations’ Coordinator will be in regular contact with you to offer support and suggestions and gather feedback. We are learning and growing together! If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Charlene by phone (306-652-5448) or email: Charlene@FoundationsLearning.com
Additional Details & Skills Required
All training is provided to volunteers, as well as ongoing support from our Adult Literacy Coordinator throughout the program. We require Lead Coaches to commit to 6 months of volunteering with the program.
Certification or Education Required
We welcome volunteers from all educational backgrounds to apply to be a Lead coach volunteer. You must also be 18 years of age to volunteer with this program.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Volunteers will be a part of a caring, supportive, and trained volunteer network that helps adults with their self-identified learning goals through our one-on-one Lead tutoring program. Volunteer Lead Coaches will be able to enhance and practice problem-solving, lesson planning, communication, time-management, relationship-building, and many other skills.
Requirements:
- Other
- Police Check
Also required for this position: 1. Must be 18+ years old to volunteer with this program.
2. Attend an online or in-person agency orientation (see registration link for details).
3. Submit application, including references, along with a CRC.
4. Attend Lead Training.
Languages Needed:
For Newcomers to Canada, the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark required to become a Lead coach volunteer is CLB 8.
- Remote or online
- Flexible in schedule