Overview
Help an adult with low literacy skills experience the joys of reading. Volunteer coaches help participants develop basic reading, writing, and numeracy skills. A learner-centred method builds upon each person’s needs, strengths, learning styles, and life experiences.
Program Goals
- To provide one-on-one coaching for adult learners who want to engage in lifelong learning activities
- To support adults in achieving their literacy-related goals
Length
Throughout the year
Two hours a week
Volunteer Qualifications
- A strong commitment to adult literacy and interest in helping adults learn to read and write
- Ability to work independently with a learner
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Flexibility, creativity, patience, and good problem-solving skills
- Able to work effectively with diverse populations
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized learning plans based on the learner’s goals
- Develop and maintain learning journals, individualized learning plans, and learner portfolio
- Commit to participate in the program for a minimum of one year
Training
A one-day training session covering program materials
Benefits
- Rewarding opportunity to make an impact in a learner’s life
- Support lifelong learning
Help Needed
Fish Creek Library
Quarry Park Library
Saddletowne Library
Shawnessy Library
Village Square Library
Contact:
Patricia Stephenson
learningadvantage@calgarylibrary.ca
403.260.2729
