United for Literacy

About United for Literacy:

United for Literacy formerly Frontier College, is a national charitable literacy organization founded in 1899. We believe that literacy is a right and has the power to change lives. We work with schools, community-based organizations and volunteers across Canada to provide free (in-person and online) literacy support for children, youth, and adults, to help them succeed in school and life. We aim to serve the most vulnerable to low literacy skills who may not otherwise have access to the literacy support that they need. Our volunteer tutors tell us that they become more confident by gaining skills and experience through serving as a volunteer tutor. They experience a sense of purpose when their efforts have helped learners progress and succeed. Volunteering with United for Literacy has helped them get into competitive school programs and successfully find a job.

Our Mission:

We believe that literacy is a fundamental right. United for Literacy provides access to this right by reaching people across Canada, responding to their learning needs and encouraging lifelong learning.

How You Can Support Us:

United for Literacy is looking for 10 volunteer tutors to help deliver our literacy programs in Saint John. Volunteers will be working with youth at Bayside Middle School on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. -Looking for a rewarding experience through enriching the lives of others, this will be a great opportunity for you. - Do not need experience as a tutor, -Must have English oral and reading skills; be enthusiastic and patient. -We provide an orientation/training, ongoing support, references, and a certificate of recognition. -Interested in volunteering and supporting children in developing their literacy skills, please email: Cindy Hancox chancox@unitedforliteracy.ca

Causes Supported:

Children & Youth Education & Literacy Immigrants & Refugees Local Community Teens Children & Youth Education & Literacy Immigrants & Refugees Local Community Teens