| 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 |
