Volunteer with us.
Make a positive impact. Gain valuable experience. Connect with others. Give back.
How you can help.
Tutor Opportunities
Spending at least three (3) hours a week where you would like to help someone improve their abilities in:
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Math
Science
Computer Skills (Basic & Applications)
We provide you with the proper training, resources and ongoing support to become a tutor. Our volunteer tutors find the experience personally rewarding. Just a few hours a week can make a big difference in someone's life!
Becoming a volunteer tutor is easy. Simply fill out a tutor registration form, mail or drop it off, and we'll quickly contact you. You can also pick up a tutor registration form at our head office (409 Glendale Drive, Lower Sackville).
Volunteer Certification
Volunteers with the BSLN are eligible for free tuition in the Literacy Nova Scotia Practitioner Training Program. This is a ten-course program with a cost of $478 per course for those who must pay for the certification program.
Our Volunteers
“Becoming involved with BSLN as an adult tutor has been one of the most gainful volunteering experiences I’ve had to date. This opportunity has enhanced my life in ways I had never expected. Having the chance to work with driven adults who are looking to improve skillsets or upgrade credentials has given me a unique perspective on lifelong learning and has furthered my own personal learning and teaching styles. The people I’ve met through BSLN have inspired me greatly. The tenacity and determination they show is a testament to their commitment to continued self-improvement. I couldn’t be more proud of the tireless work the tutor group and coordinators put in and I am extremely proud to be part of the team.”
Kathleen L., Tutor
“Since 2019, I have been tutoring Bedford-Sackville Learning Network students remotely in GED Mathematics. Mathematics is all about problem-solving. My 30+ year career in High Tech and Software has allowed me to exercise problem-solving skills. Tutoring has provided me with a natural extension and continued honing of these skills. Coaching and imparting mathematical acumen and its practical application in daily life has been most rewarding. MATH is just a four letter word for FUN.”
Carl C., Tutor
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.”
— Japanese Proverb
Volunteer Request Form
BSLN looks forward to welcoming new volunteers to our team. We ask our volunteers to commit a minimum of three (3) hours per week for a period of six (6) months to ensure smooth program delivery. We invite all potential volunteers 19 years of age and older to complete our on-line information request form below.