Learning Disabilities Association London Region (Literacy Tutor/Mentors (Online and/or In-Person Tutoring Opportunities))

Organization Name: Learning Disabilities Association London Region
Opportunity Title: Literacy Tutor/Mentors (Online and/or In-Person Tutoring Opportunities)
Category: Children & Youth
Commitment: Less than 6 months
Start Date: January 17, 2022
End Date: April 2, 2022

Email: k.chute@ldalondon.ca
Website: https://www.ldalondon.ca/you-can-help
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

The Read-Up program is designed to help students who struggle attaining literacy skills due to an identified or suspected learning disability. The Read-Up program will help improve reading skills by focusing on phonological awareness, fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Tutor/Mentors will help students in this program to improve reading skills, close overall learning gaps and also promote a positive outlook by embedding mindfulness techniques. LDA-London Region is currently recruiting University and/or College students to volunteer their time this winter by joining our TEAM of tutor/mentors. We are looking for individuals who are interested in learning more about learning disabilities and ADHD, re you interested in being a tutor/mentor to a child or youth, have previous tutoring experience, are a fun and outgoing and are patient and have a warm personality?