Frontier College
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0110 | Last Modified: 03 Sep 2019 | Last Full Update: 03 Sep 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Guelph Students for Literacy |
| 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; Phone: 519-496-3079; Email: edrobinson@frontiercollege.ca |
| Description (Site) | Operates a variety of literacy programs at locations across Canada in an array of settings. |
| Site Location | Various locations throughout Guelph |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | Guelph, ON |
| Mailing Address | c/o Emily Davies-Robinson - Frontier College 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. Recruits, screens, trains and matches volunteers to work with children, youth and adults. Also assists other community-based organizations to set up and run literacy programs for their own participants. |
| Description (Service) | Literacy and homework support programs provide recruitment and training of volunteers and ongoing support. Programs in Guelph include: * Reading Circles (Priory Park PS) * Homework Club (West End Community Centre, Westwood PS, Tytler PS) * After School Program (John Galt PS, Westwood PS) * Number Ninjas Math Skills Program (Brant Avenue 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. |
| 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 |
