ESL Homefront Learning - Students and Volunteer Tutoring
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Students living in Vancouver or Burnaby receive two free hours of English instruction per week in their homes by a trained volunteer tutor. Students can study at any level: beginner, intermediate or advanced. Students can stay in the program as long as they are eligible and a tutor is available.
Find out more about this program:
Program Description
TUTORS
The Homefront Learning Program trains volunteers to tutor in the homes of adult students who cannot attend ESL classes due to family commitments or health reasons.
This program provides tutors with a 12 hour training course at the Broadway campus, which includes a one-on-one tutoring practicum with an ESL student on the last session. Tutors are matched with a student who has been referred to the program. Homefront faculty assess students before introducing them to the tutors, and provide materials and books for tutors to use.
Tutors receive continued guidance and ongoing support from the Instructors. Tutors have access to the books, worksheets and tapes available in the Homefront Office/Resource Room as well as the VCC Broadway and Downtown Campus Libraries. Tutors receive a quarterly Newsletter and can attend workshops given by Homefront faculty.
Tutors are required to volunteer for a minimum of 50 hours (approximately six months) although most volunteers continue in the program beyond the six months.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Volunteer Tutor Training Sessions are 12 hours and start in the Fall, Winter, and Spring.
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Admission Requirements
General
VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Exceptions
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Convention refugees as designated by the federal government; Foreign live-in caregivers; Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada; Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply); Diplomats and their direct dependents; VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information. |
As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to
educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.
Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.
Program Specific
Requirements for Students
1) Cannot attend classes at VCC (due to family commitments or health reasons)
2) Living in Vancouver or Burnaby
Requirements for Tutors:
1) English 12 or equivalent
2) Fluency and accuracy in English
3) Criminal Records Search*
4) Provide two references
*Fees for the Criminal Record Search are determined by the Police Departments in each municipality with some providing this service free for volunteer positions. Any Criminal Records Search fee is reimbursed to volunteers who complete the Homefront training and are successfully placed with a student.
Program Status
Accepting applications
Apply and Register
ESL STUDENTS
Students are either referred to the program or apply to have a tutor by phoning 604.871.7277. Instructors interview each ESL student to assess needs and level before a tutor is assigned.
TUTORS
Interested volunteers can apply to be a tutor by contacting VCC at 604.871.7277 and attending an Orientation and Registration session.
