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Pathways to Education - Tutor

The successful candidate requires:

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Pathways to Education is a community based program designed to reduce poverty and its effect by lowering the dropout rate amoung high school students from economically disadvantaged communities. The program offers academic, social, financial, and advocacy support to youth in order to increase their opportunity for success in high school and beyond. The North Hamilton CHC is offering it for the first time in September 2009.

The role of the Pathways Tutor is to provide academic support and to engage in positive role modeling for youth during program time.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

To participate consistently in group tutoring sessions.
To work both one-to-one and in small groups assisting students with academic tasks/homework.
To maintain a positive and upbeat demeanor with all youth.
To endeavour to understand the challenges to high school success the participants face.
To assist with the organization of special events.
To take part in the set-up and clean up of group mentoring sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience and/or an interest in working with youth.
General comfort with at least one common grade nine subject area (math, science, English, social science).
Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Ability to problem solve and use common sense.
Caring and compassion.
Patience and understanding.
Cultural sensitivity.
Ability to refrain from passing judgment on individuals.

TRAINING

An Orientation Session to North Hamilton Community Health Centre and to the Pathways to Education Program.
A detailed training session covering issues specific to the Pathways to Education program, including:
- the history of Pathways
- skill building mentoring techniques
- education on self-esteem building in youth
- the expected duties and responsibilities of volunteers
- material around youth development and conflict resolution skills
- coverage of the Centre's Child Abuse Policy

COMMITMENT

Participation in, and successful completion of, the initial training.
Participation in ongoing training.
To be available for a minimum 3 hours every two weeks during the school year (October to June).

BENEFITS

Volunteers contribute immensely to students adjusting to high school in a healthy way, succeeding academically, and growing socially.
Volunteers benefit the growth of communities by ensuring the success of youth.
Volunteers learn excellent skills around supervision, motivation, and education.
Volunteers have an opportunity to become a positive role model in young people's lives.
Volunteers gain experience around interacting with youth.
Volunteers gain a wealth of knowledge and develop excellent skills in a variety of areas which can be beneficial in daily living and/or when seeking employment.
Volunteers receive ongoing training on a variety of issues.
Volunteers may receive written reference letter (if requested), which can be used as references when applying for other positions.

CONTACT

Use our online Sign Up Form!

Pathways to Education - Mentor