Barrie Literacy Council Information Sessions and Tutor Training Workshops

Are you interested in learning more about the Barrie Literacy Council?

• Who we are?
• What our Purpose is?
• How we accomplish our goals?

At the Barrie Literacy Council, we value volunteerism as the heart of our organization. We believe that volunteers play a crucial role in delivering our services effectively.

Our Information Sessions are designed to answer these questions and introduce you to the various volunteer opportunities available, including:

• Tutors: Work one-on-one with a student to help improve their literacy skills.
• Board and Committee Members: Help guide and manage the organization’s operations.

If you’re interested in becoming a tutor, call to register for our next Information Session and Tutor Training.

In-Person Sessions are held at our office:
80 Bradford St., Suite 244, Barrie

We look forward to meeting you and sharing how you can make a difference in your community!

We are seeking dedicated and reliable English-speaking volunteers to tutor adult learners in reading, writing, and/or math. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and are working to build foundational skills to support their personal, academic, or career goals.  Requirements: Strong command of spoken and written English, fundamentals of English grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary. Clear and understandable English pronunciation, suitable for learners who are developing foundational literacy skills. Our students are learning the building blocks of English literacy. Tutors must be able to model typical English pronunciation and grammar. We provide training and ongoing support. No formal teaching experience is necessary-- just patience, empathy and a strong grasp of English.
 
NOTE: We ask potential tutors to commit for one year so that they can come alongside a student for that length of time - once students make the decision to improve their skills, they need a tutor who is willing to work with them to increase not only their knowledge but their confidence and self esteem.