EAL Volunteer Tutoring Program

The PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada and the Confederation Centre Public Library partner to provide an English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) Volunteer Tutoring Program to help adult newcomers practice English. School-aged children have access to EAL tutoring within the school system.

To become a Volunteer Tutor with the EAL Tutoring Program, you have to go through the following steps:

• Attend a tutor information session
• Complete in-class or online tutor training course (4 sessions: 12 hours)
• Submit two personal references, criminal record check (free of charge), and a signed confidentiality agreement form

Your Commitment as a Volunteer Tutor:

• Complete our tutor training course
• Provide EAL tutoring to an adult learner two hours per week
• Plan lessons and activities for your learner
• Keep records of your learner's progress
• Check in with the EAL Tutor Program staff person

PEIANC's Commitment to Volunteer Tutors:

Training

We provide a free twelve-hour tutor training course that covers:

• Your free tutor training manual
• How to effectively tutor EAL learners
• Understanding and respecting cultural differences
• Lesson planning and goal setting
• Learner assessment methods

Support

• Qualified staff available for consultation
• A collection of teaching materials
• An annual tutor forum
• Monthly EAL newsletters
• Annual volunteer recognition
• Invitations to free social and integration events

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Tutor, please contact the Community Connections Program staff.

Look for contact information on the right side of the page below