Literacy Mentoring Opportunity

Volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County

Location:
Woodstock, Ontario

Hours:
1 hour/week

Categories: Caring Support, Children/Youth, Library/Research, Teaching/Tutoring

Volunteer Job Description

Are you looking to ignite power and potential with youth in Oxford County? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oxford County is looking for you! There are lots of volutneer mentoring opportunities available, with approximately 130 youth on the waitlist here in Oxford County.

Our Literacy Program matches a youth in grades 2-8 with a positive, supportive mentor whose role is to assist them with academic related tasks. They meet once a week for 1 hour at a local library. The mentor assists their mentee with various academic tasks (ie. Math, Literacy, etc.), homework completion and school projects. The weekly connection allows the mentor and youth to build a positive, developmental relationship while focusing on skill building through fun and engaging activities. This program is offered during the evening for the duration of the school year and does not run during the summer months.

Experience Required

Mentors in our programs are required to be 18+ years old and able to obtain a vulnerable sector check from their local police station.

Must be an Adult

Criminal Record Check

Vulnerable Sector Check

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If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Services (CES) Oxford, at 40 Metcalf Street, in Woodstock, or by phone at +1 888-439-8161. These services are free as CES Oxford is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CES Oxford’s mission is to create opportunities, via programs and support, for the empowerment of individuals.

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