Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteers are key members of the Centre for Family Literacy team. They are an important connection between the Centre and the community, and play a crucial part in supporting our mission and vision.
If you are in search of a rewarding experience – join our team and make a difference.
Volunteer Opportunities
For more information on any of our roles, please fill out the Volunteer Signup form or contact volunteer_coordinator@famlit.ca.
Adult Literacy Tutor
We’re seeking tutors to help adult learners improve their reading, writing, math, and/or digital literacy skills! Meet one-on-one or in a small group every week and work toward your learner’s literacy goals. We pride ourselves on our matching process, considering your interests, availability, and skills to find the perfect learner for you.
Volunteer on your schedule! We’ll find a learner who can meet when you can. Just spend about an hour a week tutoring face-to-face plus a few minutes for lesson planning.
Every CFL tutor receives training and ongoing support from our hardworking staff. You also have access to our digital and physical resource libraries so you can choose fun and engaging activities for your lessons.
We are currently offering tutoring via distance learning (across Alberta) and in-person (Edmonton and area only). When meeting in person, tutors and learners meet in safe, public spaces that are comfortable and accessible for both parties.
In-Person Family Program Co-Facilitator
We’re seeking co-facilitators to support our staff in welcoming learners to our family literacy programs around the city of Edmonton! Our family programs use stories, games, and songs to develop early literacy skills.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to dip their toes into literacy programming. As a co-facilitator, you would help set up and clean up program materials, welcome families to the program, take attendance, and participate in program activities. Before the first session, you will have an opportunity to chat with your program facilitator to review responsibilities and see how they like to run their programs.
Program sessions run in the Winter (January to March), Spring (April to June), and Fall (September to December). Please check out our available program positions here!
Online Family Program Co-Facilitator
We’re seeking co-facilitators to support our staff in welcoming learners to our online family literacy programs! Our family programs use stories, games, and songs to develop early literacy skills.
As a co-facilitator, you would primarily be responsible for backend tasks to make sure the program runs smoothly: taking attendance, re-naming participants, and monitoring the chat. You are also welcome (but not required) to present a song or story yourself! We provide 30-minutes of hands-on training to ensure you feel comfortable and supported as you begin in this role.
Program sessions run in the Winter (January to March), Spring (April to June), and Fall (September to December). Please check out our available program positions here!
Online Book Club Co-Facilitator
Our adult book clubs are designed to help build confidence and literacy skills for adult literacy learners and English language learners. Volunteer Co-Facilitators support our staff and lead shared readings and discussions with small groups of learners in a Zoom breakout room.
We request that Co-Facilitators have basic knowledge of Zoom and the Google Workspace (docs, sheets, etc.). Every co-facilitator receives a training manual for working with adult learners and ongoing support from our hardworking staff.
Program sessions run in the Winter (January to March), Spring (April to June), and Fall (September to December). Please check out our available program positions here!
In-Person Basic Digital Skills Co-Facilitator
Our digital literacy program is designed to help adults build confidence in using digital tools to communicate, find information, and learn. This program is delivered as a series of biweekly workshops with a different focus each session. Volunteer Co-Facilitators support our staff in preparing class materials, welcoming learners to the program, and assisting learners as they practice new skills.
We request that Co-Facilitators have thorough knowledge of the Google Workspace (docs, sheets, slides, gmail). Every co-facilitator receives a training manual for working with adult learners and ongoing support from our hardworking staff.
Program sessions run in the Winter (January to March), Spring (April to June), and Fall (September to December). Please check out our available program positions here!
Volunteer Signup
“LITERACY is the road to human progress and the means through which every man, woman and child can realize his or her full potential.”
