Volunteer Opportunity
Organization: Fight for Justice – Education Initiative
Position: Volunteer Liaison
No. Of Positions: 2
Start Date: TBA
Fight for Justice is currently seeking two volunteers to work within our Education Initiative. The Education Initiative is a ground breaking grass roots program that seeks to assist Black students in grades 3 to 8 who are not meeting the grade standards.  Currently Fight for Justice has secured a partnership with Warden Avenue Public School, where we will launch our Educational Initiative in September 2010. The volunteers will work alongside a team of tutors, coordinators, teachers and parents to help students reach their academic potential.
Role and Responsibilities
·         Assist parents in understanding report cards
·         Assist parents in navigation of the school system
·         Assist parents in communicating concerns to teachers and administration team
·         Communicate the benefits to parents of attending parent- teacher meeting.
·         Liaison between teachers and parents, and tutors and parents
·         Progress meeting with parents once/ month
 
Qualifications
·         Minimum high school diploma required
·         Must have great communication skills
·         Candidate must be patient
·         Able to communicate with school administration team
·         Able to advocate on behave of parents
·         Able to understand the complexity of single parent household and adjust communication strategy
·         Willing to do home visits in the Teesdale, Catarachi area
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Send resume and one paragraph letter explaining why you are applying for position to kcooke5@sympatico.ca. If you have any questions call 416 988 7604
v Interested candidates should respond by March 31, 2010