ListenEH Cafe Virtual Volunteer Facilitator
Website Caledon Community Services
Throughout the entirety of the Town of Caledon, Caledon Community Services (CCS) is helping shape the future of a caring and engaged Caledon community. Our social service programs address community needs in a uniquely challenging and increasingly diverse GTA community. CCS is home to Caledon’s only accessible transportation program, the Exchange Community Hub that includes food support and a range of activities, the Caledon Specialist Clinic, and personal support services for seniors. We offer settlement services and language classes for newcomers and comprehensive employment services for job seekers and local businesses. We provide paid training programs for Caledon youth as well as exciting internships and volunteer opportunities. Finally, we invite the community to shop at Evolve, a retail shopping destination. We host a variety of fundraising events annually. We invite you to volunteer with us. Proceeds raised support service delivery for many of our programs. The breadth of our services makes for compelling opportunities to attract new friends and raise support for our work. Learn more at ccs4u.org. Our Customer Service Vision: Making it Easy to Ask, Participate and Give
Volunteer
Eh Cafe – English Conversation Circles is a program designed to help newcomers to Canada practice their English conversation skills in an informal, non-judgmental, friendly, and supportive environment. The sessions are led by volunteer facilitators who are fluent in English.
Delivered by Caledon Community Services.
Note: Eh Cafe – ECC is not offered during:
· Summer break (July and August)
· Winter break (2 weeks in December)
· March break (1 week in March)
Volunteers are expected to commit for a minimum of 12 months.
Salary Type: not specifiedJob Requirements:Skills Needed
· ESL teaching experience is an asset.
· Experience working with newcomers is an asset.
· Ability to explain everyday situations comfortably and easily.
· Advanced proficiency in using various teleconferencing platforms, including Zoom.
· Experience using YouTube and other internet media resources for planning interactive sessions.
· Access to a personal computer and reliable internet connection
Duties
· Create opportunities for participants to practice English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere.
· Share knowledge about Canadian culture and current events.
· Act as a role model for group members.
· Demonstrate values of punctuality, dependability and reliability.
Mandatory Activities
· Provide session summary and report to Settlement Worker
Qualifications
· TESL Ontario Certification is an asset.
· A desire to empower newcomers to Canada by encouraging them to integrate and thrive in the Canadian society.
· A passion for playing on a team that is progressive.
· Striving to help create programming that anticipates language learners’ needs.
· Awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultures.
· Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
· Additional languages, an asset.
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