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Overview Volunteers work with adult learners one-on-one and in small groups to enhance literacy skills. All training is provided to volunteers, as well as ongoing support from our Adult Literacy Coordinator throughout the program. Details Work with adult participants to identify current skills, and work together to enhance those skills by supporting them with tools, resources, and encouragement. Coaches meet one-on-one with their learner either in-person at a public library or over Zoom. The weekly schedule is determined by what is convenient for the learner and coach we find a time that fits your schedule! Coaches are provided with comprehensive literacy training and are given templates and materials that you can use when planning sessions with your learners. Once your training is complete, you will be matched with a learner according to their needs and your areas of expertise and availability. We then introduce you to your learner and start you off with a detailed Learning Plan that has been prepared for the learner, and provide you with suggestions and resources to get started. You will then plan weekly sessions based on the Learning Plan, strategies shared in training, and materials relevant to the learners interests and skill levels. Foundations staff is also here to support you in all aspects of your coaching role. Our adult learners are as diverse as their individual goals, so its difficult to describe a typical learner. Our program is learnercentred and strengthbased, so there is no set curriculum what you work on is based on your learners goals. Learners join our program for a variety of reasons such as improving their literacy skills in reading and writing, passing the written portion of a Drivers exam, or earning their GED. We always welcome feedback or questions from our volunteers and learners. Foundations Coordinator will be in regular contact with you to offer support and suggestions and gather feedback. We are learning and growing together! Location: 2-706 Duchess Street, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0R3. Opportunity Type: Ongoing Start Anytime. Schedule: ASAP. To learn more, attend our agency orientation, the first step to becoming a Lead coach by registering at Volunteer Requirements Over 18 years old Attend orientation CLB 8 Causes Academics & Education Children & Youth Community & Social Services First Nations & Indigenous People Newcomer & Refugee Services #J-18808-Ljbffr