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Populations Served
- Children
Competencies/Skills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
Opportunity last updated: September 29th
Reading/Homework Support Volunteer
Flexible Hours- Suitable for Seniors
- Suitable for Youth
Do you like helping children improve their reading skills? This volunteer position might be for you!
In this opportunity, volunteers will work in schools in Lethbridge: two are elementary and one is middle school.
Volunteer Duties
- In this opportunity, volunteers will be placed in schools, assisting staff with pulling students out one-on-one to work on literacy skills.
- Volunteers will work one-on-one with children to practice reading aloud and assist them with literacy skills.
Age Requirements
15 years old or above
Other Requirements
- Should be interested in children and have a desire to help them improve their reading skills, be patient, organized and a team player
Schedule
- Monday/Thursdays (8:15am-2pm) at Wilson – Grades 6-8
- Tuesday/Wednesdays (9am-3pm) at St. Martha’s – Grades 1-6
- Wednesdays (12:30pm-4:15pm) at Opokaa’sin – Kindergarten
- We host a Homework Club (Wilson) and Boardgame Club (Opokaa’sin) as well
- Our schedule is flexible to accommodate volunteers if they would like to come in for a morning or afternoon shift
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Tutoring and Mentoring
Application Type
Advanced
Other Opportunities with United For Literacy
United for Literacy is a Canadian national, non-profit literacy organization. We believe literacy is a human right and want to support learners in their journey to improve their reading and writing skills! During the school year, our organization works with students at various schools around Lethbridge and area to assist with reading. When school is out, we spend our summers visiting summer camps, local libraries, and youth events around Southern Alberta.
During these visits, we bring literacy-themed games, activities, crafts.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to United For Literacy.
Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.