English Language Program for Seniors (ELP) Classroom Volunteer

Volunteer Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A & O: Support Services for Older Adults is seeking volunteers for its English Language Program for Seniors. Volunteers will assist in the classroom, helping older adults with their learning activities. Ideal candidates are culturally sensitive, enjoy working with diverse groups, and possess strong communication skills. Training and supervision will be provided.

Benefits

Letter of reference

Supervision

Training

Orientation

Qualifications

• Volunteers help students with classroom activities and assist the teacher.
• Must be culturally sensitive and enjoy working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist with small group work and other learning activities.
• Work one-on-one with students as assigned.

Skills

Culturally sensitive

Interest in working with people from different cultures

Leadership skills

Friendly and welcoming manner

Excellent English communication skills

Dedicated

Reliable

Patient

Job description

English Language Program for Seniors (ELP) Classroom Volunteer

Organization Name: A & O: Support Services for Older Adults

Address: 200-207 Donald Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1M5

Organizational Description: Since 1957, A & O: Support Services for Older Adults has been providing specialized social services to older adults. Our programs focus on three pillars: Safety & Security, Social Engagement, and Counselling. Last year, we helped over 27,000 older Manitobans.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 4036

Description of Duties:

A & O Senior Immigrant Settlement Services requires culturally sensitive volunteers who enjoy working with older adults in our English Language Program for Seniors (ELP) Classroom. The volunteer:

• Helps students with classroom activities, including small group work and other learning activities.
• Assists the classroom teacher by working one-on-one or with small groups of students as assigned.

Skills Required:

• Culturally sensitive
• Interest in working with people from different cultures and with older adults
• Leadership skills and experience in facilitating groups
• Friendly and welcoming manner
• Excellent English communication skills
• Dedicated, reliable, and patient
• Willing to accept direction and supervision from staff

Skills Gained/Related Careers:

• Group facilitation skills
• Leadership skills
• EAL teacher

Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment: Daytime, minimum of two hours per week.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg - Downtown

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No

Open to candidates from the general populace.

Organization will provide: A letter of reference, supervision, training, and orientation.

Application Instructions:

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Apply for this volunteer opportunity by filling out the form with your details and attaching your resume and cover letter in *.pdf, *.txt, *.doc, or *.docx formats (max 5 MB).

Contact and Additional Information:

Address: B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

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