Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. We invite you to consider the many opportunities to get involved:
Single-day volunteering: Take part in a Book Day
Have a small group of employees (10-15 people) take part in a Book Day. The group will help to sort and pack books we receive from our national publishing partners. These books are distributed across Canada to encourage a love of reading. This is a great introduction to Frontier College and provides meaningful support.
Tutoring: Become a volunteer literacy tutor
Employees who want to make a lasting contribution to literacy can volunteer to tutor.
Tutors take part in training (2-6 hours) and volunteer for around 2 hours per week. There are opportunities to work with children, youth, and adults. Tutoring happens online and/or in-person. No teaching experience needed.
Corporate Homework Club: Host a Corporate Homework Club in your office
Support literacy by hosting a Corporate Homework Club. This is a partnership between a corporation, a local school, and United for Literacy. The business provides funding and space. Employees serve as tutors. Teachers refer students (Grade 7+) who need support. United for Literacy staff oversee the program.
This model gives youth from diverse communities the chance to be in a corporate space. Students get homework help along with informal coaching and mentorship. This opportunity has a deep and lasting impact.
Corporate expertise: Share knowledge and professional advice
Help United for Literacy move forward with an innovative digital strategy. This could include making a Reading Tracker or other app. If you think this might be a good fit for your company, reach out to find out more.