Community Development Services - Volunteer Tutor

Title: Volunteer Tutor- Pathways to Education

Program: Integrated Youth Services

Department: Community Development Services

Location: 1365 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2B 6R7

Reports to: Supervisor, Youth Programs

Term: School year 2026-2027 (September 2026 to June 2027)

Hours: 2.5- 7.5 hours/week

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3:30- 6 pm

This position is an existing unpaid volunteer vacancy.

Who We Are

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Volunteers

At PQCHC, volunteers and staff are considered partners and work in collaboration to uphold the Centre’s principles, values, and mission. They contribute unique knowledge; experiences and skills that help PQCHC to better connect with Ottawa’s west end community, reflect its diversity and serve its specific needs.

Volunteer recruitment is a continuous process at PQ. We thank you for the amazing engagement we receive in all volunteer applications. However, due to the volume of applications, not all applicants will be contacted. If you are selected to be screened, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to discuss this posting.

Pathways to Education

Pathways to Education is a program offered by Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre. It is a national program which supports young people living in low-income communities to complete high school and move on to post-secondary education or into the workforce. The program provides academic, social, financial, and one-on-one support.

Volunteer Summary

The Tutor will work one-on-one in-person with youth to help them in a core subject set out by the Ontario Secondary School curriculum. Tutors support students in grades 9-12 in both French and/or English in mainly the following subjects: math, physics, chemistry, English, French, science, biology, history, and/or social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Tutoring students in-person with a focus on core subject areas set out by the Ontario Secondary School curriculum
• Collaborating with fellow tutors to seek support and exchange effective tutoring strategies
• Helping students access tutoring supports in a meaningful way
• Providing basic mentorship through sharing own academic and career experiences
• Engaging and getting to know the student
• Creating a friendly, welcoming and inclusive environment
• Working with PQCHC staff and other volunteers
• Sharing important information with staff about students if there are concerns

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with youth
• Experience working with culturally diverse youth as an asset
• Good communication skills in English and/or French
• Knowledge of high school curriculum material for specific subject areas
• English essential, Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred. Arabic and other languages an asset

All volunteers must go through screening, onboarding, and training through Human Resources (HR). A Vulnerable Sector Check (level 3) is required for volunteering as a tutor with PQCHC. HR will provide a letter to support your request for a check.