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2021 Volunteer Opportunity

Online Study Buddy Program

Calling all Students!

The 'Study Buddy' volunteer principally will work with parts of the school system that has been converted to 'eLearning' in 'virtual' collaboration with one or more students (eg. a family) that have been assigned, functioning as a tutor/teacher to both aid/reinforce learning and assess progress.

Ideally, sessions online will take place on weekends, and a 'Study Buddy' may concentrate on one or more subjects (e.g. English, Math, Language(s), etc.).

 
 

BENEFITS

As a Buddy Volunteer, you may be the very first friend a new international student has in Canada. You play an important role in easing the new student's transition to Toronto and to Canada, and in helping them feel a little less overwhelmed by learning. There are many benefits to volunteering, including:

  • making new social connections

  • learning about another culture (or connecting with someone from your own culture)

  • developing intercultural communication skills

  • acquiring mentorship experience

  • obtaining volunteer hours

 
 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  • You are proficient in whatever subject(s) that you choose to teach/tutor

  • Prior teaching/tutoring experience is helpful (not required)

  • You're passionate about educating youth, eager to grow your teaching/tutoring skills in a challenging 'virtual' environment

  • Familiarity with Ontario's educational 'curriculum for whatever grade/level that you wish to volunteer for

  • An excellent communicator, you are friendly and conversant in English (fluency in additional language(s) is welcome)

  • You possess a device (laptop, PC, tablet) that is commonly used for online 'eLearning', plus you have reliable access to the Internet and are comfortable with using 'virtual meeting' software (Skype, Zoom, etc.)