Volunteer Tutors

Literacy Plus depends on volunteer tutors to deliver its services. Our volunteer tutors are men and women of all ages, from many different backgrounds. What they have in common is an interest in helping others improve their reading, writing or math skills. Literacy Plus asks volunteers to commit to working with a student for at least six months. Tutors work one-to-one with students for two to four hours a week.

Literacy Plus provides tutors with:

• orientation to literacy issues
• basic tutor training
• a tutor manual
• access to a variety of teaching and learning materials
• ongoing support from the Student/Tutor Coordinator
• a meaningful and satisfying volunteer experience

Literacy Plus expects that Volunteer Tutors will:

• commit to two to four hours a week for at least six months
• attend the basic tutor training
• maintain confidentiality regarding any personal information, inquiries and documents a student may share
• have a criminal record check before starting to tutor

A good tutor is one who:

• is responsive to the needs of the individual student
• facilitates the student's learning
• respects the student and appreciates that the student brings skills and prior knowledge to the learning experience
• is empathetic, caring and interested in the student
• is creative in adapting teaching methods to suit the individual student’s needs
• is enthusiastic and willing to keep learning
• can give constructive feedback
• welcomes the student’s suggestions
• is well organized for each lesson.

To find out more about volunteering with Literacy Plus, call (613) 628-1720 or 1-800-387-4712.