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Volunteer

Thank you for taking the first step in making a positive impact on another adult’s life. By becoming a volunteer tutor, you are becoming a part of the literacy solution.

Please fill out and submit this form. Our staff will review it and someone will contact you. Thanks again for your willingness to help make a difference.

Name
     
Address
     
City
     
Postal Code
     
Transportation
     
Date of Birth
     
Home Phone
     
Work Phone
     
Cell Phone
     
Fax
     
Email
     
Employer
     
How would you like to be contacted?
Home  
     
Do you give permission to LCYS to share your phone number with your student?
     
Please check the areas where you would be interested in volunteering for the council :

Tutor
Board member
Trainer (for tutors)
Office Help
Fundraising
Marketing/Promotion
     
What is your level of education?
     
How did you find out about our agency and this volunteer opportunity?
     
Please describe your occupation or area of work experience.
     
Please describe other relevant jobs or volunteer experience.
     
What hobbies or interests do you have?
     

Availability
We ask our volunteers to commit to a minimum of two hours per week for at least 12 months. Volunteers meet with their learners once a week. Please indicate when you think you'll be available.

Monday
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Wednesday
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Thursday
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
5 p.m.-9 p.m.

Friday
9 a.m.-12 p.m.

     

Subjects and Levels
We tutor learners who range in skill level from K to Gr. 10+ (Literacy & Basic Skills Levels 1-5). Please indicate the level and subjects you are interested in tutoring.

Reading
Beginners (Grd K-5)
Advanced (Grd 6-10+)

Writing
Beginners (Grd K-5)
Advanced (Grd 6-10+)

Math
Beginners (Grd K-5)
Advanced (Grd 6-10+)

Computers
Beginners (Grd K-5)
Advanced (Grd 6-10+)
     
Other Considerations
Please mention any other information we should consider in matching you with a literacy learner, for example: allergies, male/female preference, smoker/non-smoker, year round availability, etc.
     
Please answer the following two questions in your own words. We will take both the information and the clarity of expression into account in assessing your suitability to become a literacy tutor.
     
1. The International Adult Literacy Survey (1994) revealed that 42% of adult Canadians do not have literacy skills necessary to function fully in society. What, in your opinion, are some of the factors that have caused this situation?
     
2. Please explain why you are interested in becoming a literacy tutor.
     
Would you submit to a police check, if required?
Yes   No
     
We will be calling your references prior to you starting your volunteer position. We will be asking your references about your ability to handle a position of trust. Please provide a personal and professional reference (if applicable).
     
References    
     
1. Name
  Phone
     
2. Name
  Phone
     
Release for Reference Checks
I give permission to Literacy Council York-Simcoe to contact the references provided, regarding the application to volunteer with LCYS. All of the information that I have provided in this application form is correct.
     
Literacy Council York-Simcoe Mission Statement
Our goal is to improve reading, writing and math skills in York-Simcoe.
LCYS Values
We value an environment of respect and confidentiality for all. We value our ability to provide cost-effective training for students and volunteers. We value out ability to provide individualized training appropriate to the needs of the students. We value a supportive and empowering learning atmosphere for volunteers, students and the community.

Have you read and understand our mission and values?
     
Statement of Confidentiality
I, the undersigned, do willingly promise to hold in confidence all confidential matters that come to my attention while involved with Literacy Council York-Simcoe. Matters considered to be confidential include, but are not limited to: personal information; personal issues; matters of litigation; agency related information regarding students, volunteers and staff of LCYS. I agree that any information that I gain will be used in a responsible manner, and only in relation to my responsibilities with LCYS during my time with LCYS or any time thereafter.
     
Waiver
In consideration of accepting this assignment, I hereby for myself, my heirs, administer and assigns waive and release any and all right and claim for damages against Literacy Council York-Simcoe, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and any association connected with it, their successors and any and all injuries by/to me during my involvement with the Literacy Council York-Simcoe.
     

Please check off all of the skills that apply to you. Use this as a measure of how this volunteer opportunity best matches your expectations of becoming a volunteer tutor. Please return this with your registration form.

Skills Checklist for Volunteer Tutors

I can read and understand text in paragraphs or books and different types of material such as signs, lists, tables, graphs and diagrams, including reading and interpreting documents.
I can fill in forms, write paragraphs or longer pieces of text and use computers to write. I have a good understanding of spelling and grammar.
I can use numbers to perform basic operations (+,-,X, /) , percentages, decimals and fractions, handle cash, budgeting, measuring.
I can use verbal skills to exchange ideas and information with others.
I can complete tasks with partners or in a team.
I participate in an ongoing process of acquiring skills and knowledge.
I use creative thinking as it applies to the preparation and delivery of literacy instruction.
I know how to problem solve, plan and organize tasks, find information, and make good use of memory.
I am patient and respectful of the differences in others.

If you have any questions about these skills please do not hesitate to call me.

Thank you,
Trisha Patrick
Executive Director & Tutor Trainer