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DESCRIPTION
Canadian Parents for French is looking for volunteers to act as online French tutors for children enrolled in our pilot program. Tutors will help children by speaking in French and working to improve the child's French in conversation, reading, and writing. Volunteers must be comfortable working with young kids and in both French and English.
We are recruiting for volunteers who can dedicate 1.5 to 2 hours per week (minimum) for our fall program. Volunteers choose their own schedule each week. This program runs 6 days a week. This program will run from January 11, 2021 through June 1, 2021. Orientation and training provided to all volunteers. This position is virtual and tutors will work with kids across Canada to help them maintain their French via Zoom.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong spoken and written French and English is a needed. Tutors will be working in both official languages.
• Prior experience working with children and youth is encouraged.
• Must have access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone and camera.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply at this link: https://form.jotform.com/201173726906253
Ideally, start date is January 11, 2021 but we accept applications on a rolling basis. Please allow us up to 6 business to review your application. All applicants will be contacted for a 30-minute bilingual interview.
CONTACT PERSON
Nicole Redford
Network Manager, Volunteer Engagement
Nredford@cpf.ca
Who You'll be Assisting
Canadian Parents for French
CPF was founded in 1977 by parents who wanted to ensure that children would have the opportunity to become bilingual in the Canadian school system. Originally a small group of concerned parents who met in Ottawa, CPF has evolved into a proactive national network with 10 Branch offices and some 150 Chapters in communities nationwide.CONTACT INFORMATION
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Canadian Parents for French
www.cpf.ca
volunteers@cpf.ca
6132351481 -
170 Laurier Ave W
suite 1102
Ottawa, ON
k1z 5v5
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Who You'll be Assisting
Canadian Parents for French
CPF was founded in 1977 by parents who wanted to ensure that children would have the opportunity to become bilingual in the Canadian school system. Originally a small group of concerned parents who met in Ottawa, CPF has evolved into a proactive national network with 10 Branch offices and some 150 Chapters in communities nationwide.
