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HPL Catalogue - Scheduled Maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, HPL's Library catalogue will be not available from 8am to 10am on Sunday, January 26, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Publish Date:
Monday, January 20, 2025 - 1:15pm
Terryberry Accessible Washroom on the 1st Floor - Out of Order
The accessible washroom on the 1st floor of Terryberry library is unavailable.
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Publish Date:
Friday, January 17, 2025 - 12:30pm
Newcomer Learning Centre English Tutoring
The Newcomer Learning Centre’s English Tutoring Program provides one-to-one English Language Learning to Newcomer adults, in-person, online or both. Meet for English tutoring twice per week, for one to two hours each session.
Tutor Qualifications
- Age 19+.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- An interest in other cultures.
- Intermediate/ advanced computer skills (for online tutoring.)
- Commit to a minimum of six months.
- A Secondary School Diploma is preferred.
- A recent Criminal Record with Judicial Matters Check within 14 days of being matched with a student (dated within the past 12 months).
Tutor Responsibilities
- Help participants learn English.
- Conduct one-to-two hour tutoring sessions, twice per week.
- Submit a monthly lesson report.
- Respect confidentiality.
Tutor Benefits
- Help Newcomers improve their English.
- Meet and foster friendships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Help Newcomers improve their English skills and confidence.
- Provides valuable tutoring experience.
Volunteer English Volunteer Application
For more information, email volunteer@hpl.ca or nlc@hpl.ca
This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Contact:
The Volunteer Coordinator at (905) 546-3200 x 3620 or email volunteer@hpl.ca
Frequency:
Twice per week
Time Commitment:
One hour
Audience:
Adults - Age 19+