Adult Literacy Coach (Lead Program)
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Opportunity Description
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/
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About the Organization
Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan
Education & Schools
Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan (formerly READ Saskatoon) has offered free literacy services to adults and families in our community for many years.
Since 1979, Foundations Learning has provided adult tutoring services with the help of trained volunteers and community partners. They have expanded to offer adult, family, children’s, and financial literacy programs and literacy facilitator training and resources.
Our Vision: All Saskatchewan communities and individuals have equitable access to quality learning opportunities so everyone can fully participate and thrive.
Our Mission: Foundations Learning provides foundational literacy, learning, and skills development for adults, children, and families through the work of staff, trained volunteers, and community partners.
Literacy affects opportunities. Strong literacy skills provide people with tools that empower them to: have more confidence, more fully participate in the community, build better lives for themselves and their families, improve health outcomes, and attain better jobs and enhanced educational opportunities.
Logistics & Schedule
- Frequency
- Flexible
- Duration
- Medium-term (6 months to 1 year)
- Schedule
- Flexible
- Dates
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- Location
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Regina, Saskatchewan
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