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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0110 | Last Modified: 23 Jan 2019 | Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Guelph Students for Literacy |
| Office Phone | 519-496-3079 |
| Toll Free Phone | Toronto 1-800-555-6523 |
| Fax | 416-323-3522 |
| guelph@frontiercollege.ca | |
| Website | www.frontiercollege.ca/Programs/By-Location/Ontario/Guelph |
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| Primary Contact | Emily Davies-Robinson, Community Coordinator; Email: edrobinson@frontiercollege.ca |
| Description (Site) | Various locations in Guelph |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Mailing Address | c/o Emily Davies-Robinson - Frontier College 10C Shared Space 42 Carden St Guelph, ON N1H 3A2 |
| Physical Access | Unknown - varies by location |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | National literacy organization that works with volunteers and community partners to give people the skills and confidence needed to reach their potential. |
| Description (Service) | Literacy programs provide recruitment and training of volunteers and ongoing support. Literacy programs in Guelph include: * reading circles (Priory Park PS) * homework club (West End Community Centre, Westwood PS) * After School Program (John Galt PS, Westwood PS) * Number Ninjas Math Skills Program (Brant Ave PS) Volunteer tutors spend 1-2 hours each week reading with a child / youth, helping with homework or doing other literacy-related activities. Programs are organized and coordinated through a student-led Organizational Team and supported by a Frontier College staff person. Volunteers do not need to be students to get involved. Conferences, training sessions, idea exchanges and networking opportunities are organized in various locations to offer professional development and bring together community partners. Programs offered across Canada. |
| Hours | Hours vary, call for appointment |
| Dates | Oct-Apr |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County ; Various locations - call for information or e-mail edrobinson@frontiercollege.ca |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Programs available to children and youth; tutors must be 16 years and older to apply |
| Application | All volunteers are screened and trained prior to community work. Volunteer screening process occurs every Sep and Jan - call or e-mail for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 1899 |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Early Literacy Development Programs ; Homework Help Programs ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Literacy Issues ; Subject Tutoring ; Volunteer Development ~ Literacy Issues ; Youth Literacy Programs |
