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Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization.
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They tutor, facilitate, answer phones, perform office
and reception duties, type, bake, and sit as members of the Board of
Directors. |
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Some volunteers enjoy organizing major fundraising events
while others prefer to work behind the scenes. |
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We value and welcome them all. |
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If you have the time to contribute, we will ensure that you
have a meaningful volunteer experience in your chosen capacity.
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As a tutor
As a board member
As part of the fundraising team
As an advisor
(705) 789–1850
Volunteer Positions Available
Tutor
Our mandate is to provide literacy and numeracy skills
training to adults who require support to develop skills to find or keep a job,
or to participate independently as contributing members of our society. To do
this, we need tutors. Training is provided and a network is in place along with
a mentorship program to provide support in this very important role. Prior
teaching experience is not necessary.
Director
The Board of Directors makes decisions pertaining to the
running of our council and works closely with the Program Coordinator. The Board
is made up of at least 9 voting directors and the Chairperson. Executive
positions include President/Chairperson, Vice-President, Treasurer and
Secretary.
Fundraising
Ours is a non profit organization which receives partial
funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. To fulfill
our mandate, we also need to raise substantial capital each year in order to
provide the necessary programs and resources.
Where do you fit?
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| A TUTOR
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needs a committed desire to help another with reading, writing, spelling,
math, life skills – one area of study or all of the aforementioned –
depending on area(s) of comfort |
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needs a patient and an accepting attitude – not all of our students make
great gains quickly – not all are highly motivated – some suffer from a
lifetime of low self-esteem - others make phenomenal strides |
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needs to be flexible in approach |
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is asked to commit to two 2 hour sessions with the student per week |
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receives initial training before being matched with a student |
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is expected to attend regular tutor meetings for peer support and additional
training |
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will be assigned a mentor – additional support from an experienced tutor |
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| A BOARD DIRECTOR
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is one of at least 10 other members of the Board that takes part in the
decision making process that influences the working of Muskoka Literacy
Council |
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will attend 1 Board Meeting per month |
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will be asked to sit on at least one other standing committee or by times,
an ad hoc committee |
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sits on the Board for 2 years and is elected at the Annual General Meeting
in May of each year |
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will be expected to be able to commit to 4-5 hours per month to attend
meetings |
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| A FUNDRAISER
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has the get up and go to get up and get! |
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could have the organizational skills to put
together the ultimate event or, |
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could have the “out of the box” ideas to inspire
others to do the organizing to put together the ultimate event |
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could be a team leader - could be a team member |
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Fundraising is our most flexible volunteer category. It can
be a huge time commitment or just minimal. Whatever time and ideas you can share
with us will be very much appreciated.
Give some thought as to where you see yourself as part of our
team at the Muskoka Literacy Council. Call us when you have made a decision and
our Program Coordinator will be glad to answer any of your questions.
If you would like to help, please
contact:
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Eileen Lee, Program Coordinator
MUSKOKA LITERACY COUNCIL
64 King William Street
Huntsville ON P1H 1G3
705 – 789 - 1850
literacy@vianet.ca
www.mlch.org
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