ESL Centre Volunteer Program
This program provides support to adult learners under the guidance of an English as a Second Language teacher in the school setting. Volunteers are matched with clients who require one-on-one assistance in addition to classroom instruction. The instructors provide direction and resources to volunteers.
Program Requirements: Volunteer tutors must be available to assist for approximately two hours a week for a minimum of three months. Scheduling is arranged during class time from 9:00 am to 2:15 pm. Previous tutoring or teaching experience is beneficial, but not required.
Homework Club Program
The Homework Club Program provides assistance to newcomer children who are studying English as a Second Language. Homework Club volunteers provide homework assistance, in addition to reinforcing language and literacy skills through educational activities. This program is offered throughout the school year.
Program Requirements: Volunteers must be available to assist for a minimum of one and a half hours a week. The program usually runs from 3:30 to 5:00 pm on weekdays. Previous tutoring or teaching experience is beneficial, but not required. Additionally, volunteers must be comfortable working with children.
Teen Tutor Program
The Teen Tutor Program provides assistance to newcomer high school students who are studying English as a Second Language. Volunteer tutors provide homework assistance, reinforce language and literacy skills, and provide support for exam preparation. This program is offered throughout the school year.
Program Requirements: Volunteers must be available to assist for a minimum of one and a half hours a week. The program usually runs from 3:30 to 5:00 pm on weekdays. Previous tutoring or teaching experience is beneficial, but not required. Additionally, volunteers must be comfortable working with youth.
Volunteer English Classes
This program provides newly arrived refugee claimants with basic language skills. Volunteers teach English as a Second Language to newcomer adults in a classroom setting. Class size depends on the number of refugee claimants involved and the preference of each volunteer. Teaching resources are available.
Program Requirements: Volunteers must be available to teach for a minimum of three hours a week. Scheduling is flexible, and is determined by the availability of volunteers and classroom space. Previous tutoring or teaching experience is beneficial, but not required.
