Citizenship Class Facilitator

Organization Details
Organization Name: Immigrant Centre Manitoba
Address: 100 Adelaide St.
Winnipeg MB  R3A 0W2
Website: http://icmanitoba.com/
Organizational Description:
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5229
   
Description of Duties:

Position Goal


To help permanent residents prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test


Summary


This position requires a commitment to facilitate six 2-hour classes on the Discover Canada Guide, which covers topics such as Canadian history, modern Canada, and the Canadian government.


Contents of the Discover Canada Guide can be viewed here. www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/discover-canada.html

   
Skills Required:

Fluent English speaker


Experience facilitating classes or workshops using Zoom (for online classes)


Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint


Experience teaching Canadian History or Social Studies is an asset


In-depth knowledge of Canada's history, geography, and government


Ability to work with individuals from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds


Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills


Ability to work with adult learners with low to intermediate level English skills

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:
   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend
Remote Volunteering

Classes are online via Zoom or in-person at the Immigrant Centre


One day a week for 6 weeks or twice weekly for 3 weeks


Evening classes can be on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00.


Saturday classes can be mornings from 10:00 - 12:00 or afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Online: app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/8bddd02c-2206-4c05-a401-ecfc6ff67c4e/1
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2024