About United for Literacy
United for Literacy is a national charitable literacy organization, established in 1899 on the belief that literacy is a right. We work collaboratively with community-based agencies across Canada to provide targeted, innovative literacy and numeracy support where it’s needed most. Each year, more than 31,000 children, youth, and adults participate in our programs in over 160 communities across the country.
As a volunteer with United for Literacy, you’ll join a nationwide network of programs that support learners of all ages, from children to adults, in both one-on-one and group settings. Volunteers across the organization help learners build confidence through conversation practice, homework support, life skills, and other engaging, inclusive learning activities.
This posting is for our English Speaking Program in partnership with REACH Multicultural Family Centre. Volunteers in this program typically contribute 2–4 hours per week facilitating small-group English conversation sessions online.
About this Program
- Structured small-group English conversation sessions for Arabic-speaking women
- Sessions based on language levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- Volunteers facilitate sessions online via Zoom
- Consistent weekly participation is important (Thursdays, 12–2 PM or 6–8 PM PDT)
- Weekly check-ins and support provided by a Community Literacy Facilitator
Why Volunteer with Us
- Be part of a dynamic nationwide team committed to equitable access to learning
- Receive orientation, training, and ongoing support from staff and volunteer leaders
- Develop skills in communication, facilitation, intercultural awareness, leadership, and teamwork
- Build meaningful relationships with learners and contribute to positive change in your community
- Enjoy flexible online and in-person volunteer options across many United for Literacy programs
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome volunteers who are:
- Comfortable facilitating or supporting small group discussions in English
- Confident in English language skills; additional languages (such as Arabic) are an asset
- Friendly, inclusive, and patient when working with learners at different skill levels
- Enthusiastic, flexible, and creative in their approach to facilitation and learner support
- Reliable and able to make a consistent weekly commitment
- Over the age of 14 and living in Canada (preferably in British Columbia)
- Willing to commit to the program for at least 6 months
- Comfortable supporting learners in a remote setting
- Open to learning. No teaching experience required; training and ongoing support are provided by United for Literacy
Learn More
Visit our website for further information:
https://www.unitedforliteracy.ca/Volunteer
Please note: this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal, Apprenticeship, Internship / Co-op
Pay: Up to $0.01 per year
Work Location: Remote
