Start Date: |
2023-05-15 |
End Date: |
Varies |
Length of Commitment: |
1 Year |
Time Commitment: |
1-2 hours per week |
Total Days Needed: |
Mon-Th from 9am-3pm (at volunteer discretion) |
Minimum Age Required: |
25 |
Training Required: |
Yes |
Training Provided: |
Yes |
Skills Required: |
Most adult program mentors are not professional educators; many have no formal teaching experience. They come from all professional backgrounds bringing unique skills and life experience. What they have in common: patience, kindness, and empathy. They are motivated to see others achieve and cheer for their success. We help adults 19+ improve their reading, writing, math, basic computer and digital skills. |
Activities: |
Working one-to-one with another adult in areas like:
- basic math or math used in the skilled trades (ie. imperial measurement, trigonometry, geometry)
- reading or writing learning grammar rules and pronunciation
- basic Microsoft Word or Excel or Powerpoint
- how to navigate the internet including safe search, protecting against scams, spotting fake news
- financial literacy basics and money math/cash counting
- high school credit course work |
Transportation: |
Yes |
Population Served: |
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Additional Information: |
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Location Details
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Street: |
180 College Ave. N |
City: |
Sarnia |
Postal Code: |
N7T 7X2 |
Travel Directions: |
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Contact Person
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Name: |
Tracy Pound |
Position: |
Executive Director |
Email: |
tracy.pound@literacylambton.org |
Website: |
https://www.literacylambton.org |
Day Phone: |
519-332-4876 |
Evening Phone: |
519-332-4876 |
Fax: |
N/A |