Afterschool Program Volunteer
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | United for Literacy |
| Address: | P.O. Box 43001, RPO Kildonan Place Winnipeg MB R2C 5G5 |
| Website: | http://www.unitedforliteracy.ca |
| Organizational Description: | United for Literacy (formally known as Frontier College) is a national literacy organization operating a wide variety of programs in locations across Canada. We recruit and train volunteer tutors who assist children, youth, and adults to acquire essential literacy and numeracy skills. We also partner with community-based organizations to help them establish and deliver literacy programs that meet the specific needs of their communities and participants. As Canada's original literacy organization, United for Literacy has been recruiting dedicated volunteers to work with Canadian children, youth, and adults from coast to coast to coast since 1899. Our programs have helped millions of Canadians improve their literacy skills, and we would love to welcome your involvement in continuing this meaningful work. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4617 |
| Description of Duties: | We are currently recruiting volunteers to support our in-person after school programs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. As a volunteer you will support students in grade 1 to 5 with their literacy activities in our weekly after-school program. Kent Road School - 361 Kent Road, Wpg - Gr. 3/4 Literacy Club on Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm, River Elm School - 500 Riverton Ave, Winnipeg-- Gr. 3/4 Literacy Club on Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:00 pm, William Whyte School - 200 Power St, Winnipeg- Gr. 3/4 Literacy Club on Mondays 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Ruth Hooker School - 430 Morris Ave. Selkirk -Gr. 3/4 Reading Circle on Wednesdays 3:30/4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Family Literacy William Whyte School - 200 Power St, Mini Chef -Bi-weekly Mondays 3:30 - 5:00 pm, NorWest On Alexander -1880 Alexander Ave. Winnipeg, Mini Chef - Tuesdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am Lavallee School - 505 St. Annes Road, Winnipeg, PreschoolFamily Workshop - Thursdays - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Tots in Elmwood - 180 Poplar Ave , Preschool Family WorkshopThursdays - 9:00 - 11:30 am The program is run by one of our literacy interns and supported by volunteers. The Intern will plan all the activities and share them with the volunteers prior to the program. The volunteers will then work with a small group of children to focus on reading, writing, and numeracy. |
| Skills Required: | We are seeking individuals who: |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | As a volunteer with United for Literacy you will gain: |
| Age: | 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Remote Volunteering The programs run from 4:00pm until 5:15pm Monday through Thursday |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
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| Closing Date: | Feb 28, 2026 |
