Position Title: English Conversation Circle Facilitator

Location: 3660 Midland Avenue, Unit 500, Scarborough, ON M1V 0B8

Terms: 1 hour per week for 6 months (Wednesdays, 2:00pm-3:00pm)

About Polycultural

Polycultural is a not-for-profit, community-based charitable organization dedicated to helping individuals and communities become productive members of Canadian society. We offer a wide range of inclusive, community-led support programs for people of all ages and nationalities. For over 50 years, we have been promoting a healthy, vibrant GTA and Region of Peel by tailoring our services to seniors, youth, women, families, and newcomers to Canada. Polycultural provides accessible programming, and we take pride in offering individualized support that ensures each client has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

Scope

Responsible for leading an English conversation circle once a week, during which the volunteer facilitates discussions on everyday topics of interest to the participants.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare a list of potential topics of conversation each week
• Engage participants in conversational style learnings
• Encourage attendees to practice speaking English
• Manage dialogue and keep conversation flowing
• Facilitate sessions, ensure conversations remain respectful
• Provide participants with insights into Canadian culture
• Give constructive and targeted feedback
• Ensure client confidentiality is maintained
• Track attendance of registered participants
• Report volunteer hours monthly to Program Manager or designate

Qualifications

• Fluent in English. Knowledge of Mandarin is preferred.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural differences
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience interacting with adult learners in a class or conversation circle setting is an asset
• Have access to a computer with a webcam and internet connection
• Proficiency in using Zoom to facilitate an online workshop or group

Other requirements

• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check