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Volunteer Virtual Tutor

Organization: YouthInspirED Foundation
Position Type: Volunteer
Location: Remote in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, or British Columbia
Time Commitment: Flexible (minimum of approximately 1 hour per week is requested from volunteers)

About YouthInspirED Foundation
YouthInspirED Foundation is a Canadian registered charity,run entirely by youth under 30, dedicated to making education accessible to every student. Through our network of youth-led chapters across Canada, we provide free, virtual, academic and English as an additional language tutoring to K-12 students who may otherwise face barriers to academic support. Our volunteers are passionate about creating equitable educational opportunities while developing their own leadership and teaching skills.

Position Overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Volunteer Virtual Tutors to join our team. As a tutor, you will provide free one-on-one virtual tutoring sessions to K-12 students while helping build their confidence and love of learning.
This role is designed to be highly flexible. Tutors choose the subjects they teach, the grade levels they are comfortable supporting, and when they are available each week. Availability can be updated regularly to fit around school, work, or other commitments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging virtual tutoring sessions to assigned students.
• Create a welcoming, encouraging, and supportive learning environment.
• Explain concepts clearly and adapt teaching approaches to individual learning styles.
• Communicate professionally with students and the YouthInspirED team.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold YouthInspirED's safeguarding and volunteer policies.
• Complete required onboarding, training, and background checks before tutoring.

Subjects
Tutors can choose which subjects they wish to teach, including but not limited to:

• Mathematics
• Academic English
• English as an additional language
• Science
• French
• Social Studies
• Other academic subjects based on experience and demand

Grade Levels
Tutors select the grade levels they feel comfortable supporting, from elementary through high school.

Time Commitment

• Recommended minimum commitment of approximately 1 hour per week.
• Tutors set their own availability.
• Availability can be changed from week to week.
• There is no fixed weekly schedule, sessions are matched based on your availability and student needs.

Qualifications
We welcome applications from:

• High school students
• College and university students
• Recent graduates
• Working professionals
• Retired educators and professionals

Successful applicants should:

• Have strong knowledge of the subjects they wish to tutor.
• Be reliable, patient, and enthusiastic about helping students succeed.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have access to a reliable internet connection and a computer or tablet capable of video conferencing.

Previous tutoring or teaching experience is an asset but is not required.

What You'll Gain

• Meaningful volunteer experience supporting students across Canada.
• Opportunities to develop teaching, communication, and leadership skills.
• Flexible scheduling that works around your commitments.
• Professional references (for volunteers who meet program requirements).
• Community service or volunteer hours, where applicable.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a student's educational journey.

Why Join YouthInspirED?
Every hour you volunteer helps remove barriers to education for students who need it most. By sharing your knowledge, you'll not only help students improve academically but you'll also inspire confidence in curiosity for students who may not generally feel these sentiments around school.
Join a growing community of volunteers who believe that every student deserves access to free, high-quality academic support, regardless of their background or circumstances.