Volunteers


The Adult Learning and Training Center (ALTC) depends on volunteers to serve as tutors, on the Board of Directors, and office support and helping out with special events. In return, volunteers get training and experience, meet other interesting, like minded people, and perform a valuable service to their community and everyday lives. Without the skills and commitment of our volunteers, the program could not operate.
To find out more about being on the Board of Directors, click their link


Volunteer Tutors


Our volunteer tutors are men and women of all ages, from many different backgrounds. What they have in common is an interest in helping others improve their reading, writing, math or computer skills. Full orientation and training, along with ongoing support are provided to all tutors. Generally, ALTC asks volunteers to commit to working with learners one to one or in a small group for a minimum of two to five hours per week.


ALTC provides tutors with:
  • orientation to literacy issues
  • basic tutor training
  • access to a variety of teaching and learning materials
  • ongoing support from the learner / tutor coordinator
  • a meaningful and satisfying volunteer experience

ALTC expects that Volunteer Tutors will:
  • commit to a minimum of two to five hours a week (office support a special events may take more)
  • attend the basic tutor training
  • maintain confidentiality regarding any personal information, inquiries and documents a learner may share
  • have a criminal reference check prior to starting to tutor
  • be punctual, prepared and committed to regular attendance

A good tutor is one who:
  • is responsive to the needs of the individual learner
  • respects the learner and appreciates that the he/she brings skills and prior knowledge to the learning experience
  • is empathetic, caring and interested in the learner
  • is creative in adapting teaching methods to suit the individual’s needs
  • is enthusiastic and willing to keep learning
  • can give constructive feedback
  • welcomes the learner’s suggestions
  • is well organized for each session

To find out more about any volunteer opportunities with the Adult Learning and Training Centre,

please contact us at: (613)284-2121 or email us at: altc@cogeco.net

Office Support and Special Events Volunteers


These are mainly administrative functions, such as office assistance, working on special projects or helping with the organization and/or running of special events. The time commitment involved in these functions varies.

Volunteer Bill Of Rights

(Taken from the newsletter of Freeport Hospital, Kitchener)

  • The right to be treated as a co-worker.. not as "free help".
  • The right to a suitable assignment. with consideration for personal preference, temperament, life experience and educational employment background
  • The right to know as much about the organization as possible.. its policies, its people and its programs
  • The right to training for the job... thoughtfully planned and effectively presented
  • The right to continuing education on the job... as a follow-up to initial training; information about new developments; training for greater responsibilities.
  • The right to sound guidance and direction by someone who is experienced, well informed, patient and thoughtful - and who has the time to invest in giving guidance.
  • The right to promotion and a variety of experience through advancement to assignments of more responsibility; through transfer from one activity to another; through special project assignments.
  • The right to be heard. to take part in planning; to feel free to make suggestions; to have respect shown for an honest opinion.
  • The right to recognition.. in the form of promotion - and awards (some tangible evidence) - through day-by-day expressions of appreciation and by treatment as a bona fide co-worker.

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