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).
• Compliant with HPL’s Mandatory Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy.

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.