Volunteer Positions

On Your Mark is run in an ONLINE FORMAT for the 2023/2024 school year

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with On Your Mark! Below is a summary of the different positions we have available. Fill in the form at the end of the page and indicate which position you would be interested in. We will contact your for an interview once we receive your application.

**Please note, references will be provided only after completion of a 3 month probation period.  References will be provided up to a maximum of 3 years after leaving the program. **

The Volunteer Tutor position is available once a week from Monday to Saturday.  Afterschool sessions, from Monday to Friday, are held from 4:30pm – 6:30pm (options of 1 hour sessions, 1.5 hour sessions or 2 hour sessions) Our Saturday support session runs from 10:00am sharp to 12:00pm.  Tutors are welcome to volunteer as many days as they choose, with the minimum being a commitment of one day a week.

 

Who Can Become A Tutor?

  • MUST HAVE EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH
  • A student or graduate of a secondary or post-secondary institution.
  • Minimum age of 16 required.
  • Ability to help students in all or some areas of reading, writing and math. Volunteers have the opportunity to specify subject area(s) of strength.
  • Some experience working with children and/or youth at the elementary and/or high school level.
  • Committed, reliable and interested in making a difference in the lives of children and/or youth.
  • Posses a positive attitude towards learning.
  • A strong commitment to the role and the student(s).

 How Do The Sessions Work?

  • To provide one-to-one or small group support to students in elementary and/or high school.
  • Volunteer tutors are recruited, interviewed and matched with “at risk” students to receive help with homework, and basic literacy and numeracy skills. 
  • Tutors have an opportunity during the interview to discuss grade preference and subject areas preferred.
  • Tutors and students meet a minimum of once a week for either Afterschool Support Sessions OR Saturday morning support sessions.
  • Support sessions are done in ENGLISH. You do not have to be of Portuguese or Spanish speaking descent or speak either Portuguese or Spanish to be a volunteer tutor.  It is an asset for those tutors who do speak Portuguese and/or Spanish, allowing communication with students or parents who do not speak English.

Volunteer SUPERVISOR Position

The Volunteer Supervisor will act as a liaison between Program Coordinator(s) and other volunteer tutors by visiting sessions online, maintaining attendance and providing weekly updates to Program Coordinators via email.

Who Can Become A Supervisor?

  • Excellent Communication skills in English (knowledge of Portuguese and/or Spanish an asset but NOT necessary)
  • Tutoring and/or supervisory experience is an asset but not necessary
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Reliable, enthusiastic, positive attitude/role model and supportive to students, parents and volunteers
  • Committed, reliable and interested in making a difference in the lives of children and/or youth.
  • Posses a positive attitude towards learning.
  • A strong commitment to the role, the students and the tutors.

Advantages of Becoming an On Your Mark VOLUNTEER

  • Relevant educational experience
  • Letters of Reference
  • An opportunity to give back to the community
  • Make a real difference in the life of a child and/or youth

AFTERSCHOOL SUPPORT SESSIONS

  • 4:30pm to 6:00pm.  Held on a pre-determined day (to be decided by the volunteer) between Monday to Friday

 SATURDAY MORNING SESSIONS

  • Tutoring from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • All volunteers must have a computer with reliable internet connection and quiet place to work  
  • Minimum age of 18. Reside in Canada for at least 3 months.