Education / Training / Teaching Volunteer Opportunities in Regina

Do you have a strong work ethic and are passionate about education and community programs? Be part of a team where you can work for a non-profit organization and make an impact on students to learn more! You can make a difference in the world by giving students the opportunity to access free and affordable educational services! About York Region Educational Services (YRES):YRES is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals in York Region and beyond with free and affordable educational resources in a safe and supportive environment that inspires, motivates, and helps set the foundation for personal growth.About this opportunity:Help students grow, one lesson at a time! York Region Educational Services (YRES) is dedicated to leading community volunteerism as a proud recipient of Canada's Volunteer Award, through providing a wide range of volunteer positions in communities in the Greater Vancouver Area, Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, and Alberta. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Volunteer—someone devoted to giving back to their community, making an impact, and who loves sharing knowledge. The Teaching Assistant Volunteer is responsible for: - Working in a team to plan and create a curriculum- Designing informative slide shows to accompany lessons - Teaching lessons to kids over Zoom/Google Meet - Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone - Signing into shift on time Benefits: - Develop and enhance transferrable soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication - Gain experience and volunteer hours that you can put on your resumé - Free training - Free networking opportunitiesRequirements:- Minimum age: 12 - Passionate about volunteering and open to learning new skills and software- Complete training prior to start date - Can commit to the shift scheduleWe're looking forward to meeting you! Please submit your application at https://yorkeducation.org/volunteer/Assets:- Fluency/high proficiency in a language other than English - Previous volunteer experience Thank you for your interest in our organization! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-effective and accessible resources to the community. Our mission is to create a secure, nurturing space that inspires personal growth and fosters positive change. To learn more and become part of our community, please visit our website at https://yorkeducation.org/We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process are encouraged to notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview. We look forward to your application.

Volunteers work with adult learners one-on-one and in small groups to enhance literacy skills. All training is provided to volunteers, as well as ongoing support from our Adult Literacy Coordinator throughout the program. Work with adult participants to identify current skills, and work together to enhance those skills by supporting them with tools, resources, and encouragement. Coaches meet one-on-one with their learner either in-person at a public library or over Zoom. The weekly schedule is determined by what is convenient for the learner and coach - we find a time that fits your schedule!Coaches are provided with comprehensive literacy training and are given templates and materials that you can use when planning sessions with their learners. Once your training is complete, you will be matched with a learner according to their needs and your areas of expertise and availability. We then introduce you to your learner and start you off with a detailed Learning Plan that has been prepared for the learner and provide you with some suggestions and resources to get started. You will then plan weekly sessions based on the Learning Plan, strategies shared in training, and materials relevant to the learners’ interests and skill levels. Foundations’ staff is also here to support you in all aspects of your coaching role.Our adult learners are as diverse as their individual goals, so it’s difficult to describe a ‘typical learner’. Our program is learner-centred and strength-based, so there is no set curriculum - what you work on is based on your learner’s goals. Learners join our program for a variety of reasons such as improving their literacy skills in reading and writing, passing the written portion of a Driver’s exam, or earning their GED. We always welcome feedback or questions from our volunteers and learners. Foundations’ Coordinator will be in regular contact with you to offer support and suggestions and gather feedback. We are learning and growing together!If you are interested in learning more, please attend our agency orientation which is the first step to becoming a Lead coach by registering here: https://foundationslearning.com/for-volunteers/