Tutor
On-Site
Ongoing
Student Friendly
55+ Friendly
Summary
We provide tutoring and homework spaces that are accessible and free of cost to families and students in the Waterloo Region.
Location
Address
400 Queen Street South
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1W7
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
In partnership with local grassroots organizations and WRDSB, we expanded access to tutoring support across the Waterloo Region. We have tutoring sites at various locations throughout the Region and maintain some virtual tutoring. We can reach even more youth than we were before. Students across the Region can attend and get the academic support they need to achieve success and reach their goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide academic support to students in grades 3-12.
- Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
- Help students develop self-confidence and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
- Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
- Create a welcoming environment for students.
- Attend/Login for scheduled shifts and keep track of your time; enter hours using volunteer portal.
- Notify staff when absent.
TIME COMMITMENT:
- 1 ½ -2 hours per week, late afternoon/early evening, at assigned community location or virtually.
- Once volunteer screening is completed, minimum 3-month commitment between September and June.
- Attend each week at the time & location prearranged.
BOUNDARIES:
- Must adhere to Camino’s Code of Ethics and Privacy Policies, reviewed during screening.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
- Maintain a professional relationship with students; do not meet privately with them.
- Refer any student questions or concerns which fall outside of the volunteer role to staff.
- Refer any behavioural or other concerns regarding students directly to staff.
- Do not share personal contact information with students, including social media.
- Use of cell phones is not permitted unless being used for tutoring purposes.
- Do not transport students.
- Virtual – Must have a quiet and private workspace, access to reliable internet and computer with mic and camera.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be minimum 16 years of age and demonstrate strong reliability.
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector check required if 18+ ($20)
- Sound knowledge of elementary and/or high school course(s)
- Virtual – comfortable with online programs including Google Meet
- Good interpersonal skills, friendly, patient, and flexible
- Ability to create a safe and inclusive environment working with a diverse population.
- Able to communicate with youth openly and without judgment.
SUPPORT:
- Orientation will be provided.
- Staff will be available to provide ongoing support during sessions.
DRESS:
- Casual, mask optional, follow all health guidelines (hand sanitizing, maintain distance, etc.)
- Observe scent-free environment as per Camino policy.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Application
- Minimum 16 years old
- Vulnerable Sector Check (18+)
- References
- Interview
- AODA Training