Do you have a passion for helping others? We are currently seeking all-star community members who are looking to give back to their community as Volunteer English Tutors.

The volunteer-led Literacy Program for New Migrants and Refugees is an exciting pilot program that will be rolled out across chosen YPRL library branches. As a volunteer of this project, you will be trained to offer literacy tutoring and one-on-one support for individuals looking to improve their literacy in the english language.

Volunteers of this program will do the following: • Address basic english literacy needs in tutorial sessions with clients • Work alongside other library staff and volunteers • Gain knowledge and confidence in delivering english language tutoring

We are seeking volunteers who are able to volunteer on a weekly basis for approximately 3 hours per week for the duration of the pilot project: Monday, 19th August – Thursday 31st October, with the exception of school holidays. Volunteers must also be available to attend the following:

• A 30 minute interview on either the 4th, 5th, 11th or 12th of July. • A 2 day tutor training session on Tuesday, 6th August and Wednesday, 7th August, 9am – 3pm • The program induction on Tuesday, 13th August between 9am – 1pm.

We ask that you only submit an Expression of Interest for this position if you can meet the time commitment and schedule requests stated above. For more information on what is involved in becoming a Volunteer English Tutor, please visit the YPRL Volunteering website.

Expressions of Interest for this opportunity will close on Monday, 8th July, 2019. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.