Barrie Literacy Council

Organization Type: Education & Schools
Address: 80 Bradford St. Suite 244, Barrie, Ontario L4N 6S7
Contact: Judy DesRoches
Website: http://barrieliteracy.ca

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We are here to help adults in our community bridge gaps in their reading, writing, math and computer skills, use these skills in everyday living, reach their own goals and improve their self-esteem.

We achieve this through matching our students with dedicated tutors and using teaching methods that best suit each individual student. The Barrie Literacy Council is committed to training volunteers for the position of tutor and provides on-going support.

Other volunteer positions are also available on our Board.

Barrie Literacy Council’s Volunteer Opportunities

English speaking volunteers to train as tutors for English speaking adults needing literacy support.

Organization: Barrie Literacy Council
Category: Education / Training / Teaching
Description: We are seeking dedicated and reliable English-speaking volunteers to tutor adult learners in reading, writing, and/or math. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and are working to …Read More

The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.

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