Volunteer Tutor Program

PPR supports people in achieving their learning goals by creating a place where they can explore new possibilities and become active in their communities. Our dedicated team of volunteer tutors provide one-to-one support to adult literacy learners, as they develop their reading, writing, basic math, and computer skills. Tutors and learners also work together to build confidence, self-awareness, and independence.

We accept volunteer applications all year round. PPR offers a Virtual Tutor Training Program in partnership with other community-based programs located in West Toronto:

Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood & Community Health Centre
LAMP-CHC
West Neighbourhood House

The focus of the training is to:

Frame teaching and learning through an anti-oppression lens using a learner-centred approach to teaching
Provide framework and tools for building non judgement, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed Tutor- Learner Partnerships
Help identify some socio-political barriers to learning
Build your skills in self-awareness, empathy, active listening and sensitivity to inequality as well as power & privilege outside and inside classrooms
All training sessions are online

How to apply: