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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Volunteer opportunity name

Tutor

Intended job posting audience

Intended for volunteers based in Whitehorse who are over the age of 19 and are hoping to tutor or mentor adult learners at Yukon Learn.

Language

Languages

  • En

Volunteer Opportunity Title

Tutor with Yukon Learn!

Areas of Interest

  • Volunteer Opportunity

Task description

Yukon Learn offers tutoring to adult learners in reading, writing, conversational English, math, and computer skills. If you would like to make a difference in your community, come join us!

Tutors will plan and deliver sessions of one to two hours on a weekly basis.

Minimum Age

19

Skills needed

• A talent for communicating and explaining ideas and concepts
• Ability to plan sessions in line with your learner’s goals and adjust plans and resources to suit an individual learner’s skill level
• Capacity to work with a wide range of learners from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to be encouraging and supportive to learners
• Completion of a vulnerable sector check with the RCMP

Suitabilities (Ideal For)

  • N/A

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Commit to at least one hour of tutoring a week
• Plan and deliver tutoring sessions
• Adopt a learner-centred approach
• Communicate with Yukon Learn staff
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities- We are eager to host training opportunities for tutors!

Durations

Time commitment

With only one to two hours a week you can make a difference in a learner’s life!

Incentive for the volunteer

The chance to support Yukon literacy in a unique way and to be part of a team that is supporting their community!