Question 1

Quel est l'engagement bénévole ?

Accepted Answer

Tutoring: We ask tutors to commit to working with a student for at least six continuous months. This allows you to really get to know your learner and develop a good working relationship which greatly benefits a student’s capacity to learn and will be a more valuable experience for you as a volunteer.

Class Assistants: We ask for a commitment of 2 terms (approximately 6 months). Teaching any new class has an introductory period and it will take at least a term or two to feel confident with class and curriculum. Check the Literacy Source Class Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B7i-JOmxwjByRXFtWF9EcDJiRm8?resourcekey=0-srgVzhwII69fKpE3XzeKvQ)for the current term calendar and class schedule.

Question 2

Existe-t-il des opportunités de bénévolat qui nécessitent moins d’engagement ?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Volunteering as a Conversation Partner requires an online commitment of one hour, once per week. during term time. As a Citizenship Practice Interviewer you volunteer as needed, either in-person or online, once or twice a term for approx. an hour.

Question 3

Vos opportunités de bénévolat sont-elles à distance ou en personne ?

Accepted Answer

Nous offrons des opportunités à distance et en personne. Veuillez assister à une séance d'orientation pour les nouveaux bénévoles (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Epr8efFHrUCnXqs4P5d_IkYOtVl257ZGjEVQoJOKA3pURDhRSlAwR0lBODNYNFNHMDNOWlU2SFdCTSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl)pour en savoir plus.

Question 4

Je n'ai jamais enseigné auparavant, quelle formation proposez-vous ?

Accepted Answer

Literacy Source provides online training to all volunteers. Depending on which position you are interested in we ask you to complete 8-12 hours of required training before starting. We encourage you to participate in many other training opportunities throughout your volunteer service with Literacy Source. All trainings are free and are open to all current Literacy Source volunteers. Check our Volunteer Trainings (https://www.literacysource.org/volunteer-trainings)page for a list of online trainings.

Question 5

Quel est le processus pour être jumelé à un étudiant ?

Accepted Answer

After your orientation, interview, and pre-service training, when a suitable student becomes available you will receive an email with information about the prospective student match. Students are selected based on shared availability, the interests and preferences you indicated during your volunteer interview, and the student priorities and needs. The student’s advisor will schedule a match meeting during which you and the student will get acquainted, set a schedule, agree on a tutoring contract, and begin discussing what you would like to work on together.

Question 6

Quel soutien vais-je recevoir en tant que tuteur ?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the foundational trainings, when you are matched with a student you will meet with their instructional advisor who teaches their class. The advisor will provide you with teaching materials and be your main resource and support while you are tutoring. You will be invited to observe the class and to a class tutor cohort meeting once a term. These meetings provide an opportunity to meet with the class instructor and fellow tutors to discuss ideas and receive support. Literacy Source advisors are always available as a resource for help with lesson planning, library materials, and online resources.

Question 7

Quelle est la durée des termes de Literacy Source ?

Accepted Answer

We are on a quarter system; terms are usually 10 - 12 weeks long with a 2 - 3 week break in-between, when we register new students. Check the Literacy Source Class Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B7i-JOmxwjByRXFtWF9EcDJiRm8?resourcekey=0-srgVzhwII69fKpE3XzeKvQ)for the current term calendar.

Question 8

Quelle est la taille des classes à Literacy Source ?

Accepted Answer

La taille des classes varie, mais elle est généralement d'environ 20 étudiants pour les cours en personne et en ligne.

Question 9

Puis-je observer des cours avant de commencer à faire du bénévolat ?

Accepted Answer

Yes! After attending an orientation and interview, we encourage you to observe any class you are interested in. You can view the current class schedule on the Literacy Source Google Drive.(https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B7i-JOmxwjByRXFtWF9EcDJiRm8?resourcekey=0-srgVzhwII69fKpE3XzeKvQ)

Question 10

Que se passe-t-il si je veux partir en vacances ou si je dois prendre un jour de congé ?

Accepted Answer

If you are tutoring, you will manage your schedule with your student giving as much notice as you can about upcoming breaks. If you are assisting in a class we ask that you try to arrange your vacations to align with our term breaks but realize this is not always possible. For this reason, we have often have two class assistants in the class to cover days off and vacations.

Question 11

Où puis-je stationner?

Accepted Answer

Il y a un parking gratuit sur le parking derrière le bâtiment AKIN (entrée par la 32e avenue NE). Vous pouvez également vous garer dans l'un des espaces en angle au sud du bâtiment (veuillez ne pas vous garer sur le parking Jalisco).

Question 12

Y a-t-il une limite d’âge pour faire du bénévolat ?

Accepted Answer

As our students are all adults, we ask that our volunteers be over the age of 18.

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