In Person Volunteer Facilitator

Posted on: 3 Feb 2025

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

Weekly ECC sessions take place in-person at the Caledon Public Library (Southfields Village Branch)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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

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.

Location:

Caledon Community Services4 Industrial RdBolton, Ontario L7E 1K6Canada

Job contact:

acarvalho@ccs4u.org

How to apply:

CCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from qualified individuals from diverse groups including Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity and other grounds identified under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

CCS will provide information and/or accommodation pertaining to this job posting and/or the recruitment process in an accessible manner upon request

Interested applicants can apply by forwarding an updated resume and cover letter via e-mail to recruit@ccs4u.org