Volunteering is a great way to stay involved in the community, meet new people and learn different skills. Without the hard work and time of volunteers, The Learning Centre would not be half as successful as it currently is. Volunteers have contributed their time to us in many ways from attending board meetings to working one-to-one with adult learners.
There are a variety of ways that you can volunteer with us. We have modified a number of our volunteer positions so that they can be done in-person or remotely. Please read more about the available volunteer positions below.
Source: Volunteer Canada
We accept volunteer applications on a rolling basis. No prior experience is needed to volunteer with us. We train our volunteers in the necessary skills needed for the position and believe in creating an environment where everyone can learn safely. We welcome everyone to apply regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender and ability. We believe that there is strength in diversity.
Source: 2023 TLCLA Annual Report
About The Learning Centre Literacy Association
Mission
The Learning Centre Literacy Association (TLCLA) engages people in community-based learning and literacy development that further enables them to make positive changes for themselves and their communities.
Vision Statement
TLCLA is a vibrant, diverse community confidently exploring and using literacy. TLCLA offers free reading, writing, math and other literacy skills programs for adults in Edmonton. Programs focus on individual adult learning goals such as improving literacy and numeracy skills to enhance the quality of individual lives, improving job prospects, furthering education and skills training, strengthening families, and helping to increase involvement in community activities and organizations.
Board of Governors
Our Board is a volunteer-based governance Board.
The role of the Board is to:
Board Member
A member on the TLCLA Board will:
Board Members Term
Board Members are elected at the spring Annual General Meeting (AGM).
A Board Member is elected for a two (2) year term with the option for re-election.
Board Composition
The Board is currently seeking up to three (3) volunteer board members representing the community.
Community Board Member Qualifications
Successful applicants will have:
Note: Previous experience with TLCLA, or past work on a board, is not required.
Volunteer Time Commitment
Board Members attend Board meetings which are held approximately every 6 weeks to be decided by Board Members at the first meeting following the AGM. Typically, meetings are held on weekday evenings. Meetings are mostly held virtually with the exception of the Annual General Meeting and other occasional special events. Additional committee meetings will occur as each committee decides the dates & times of those meetings. It is expected that each Board Member sit on at least one committee.
Recruitment Process
The Nominations Committee will conduct interviews for vacant Board positions during the month of April, 2026. Short-listed candidates will be voted in at the AGM on May 7th, 2026. All successful candidates will require a Police Information Check with a vulnerable sector search.
Board Application Package
Please include the following in your application:
Please submit your application package by April 13, 2026 to: Denis Lapierre, C/O The Learning Centre Literacy Association at denis@tlcla.org
APPEL AUX MEMBRES COMMUNAUTAIRES DU CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION
À propos le Learning Centre Literacy Association (TLCLA)
Mission :
Le Learning Centre (TLCLA) engage les gens dans l’apprentissage communautaire et le développement de l’alphabétisation afin de leur permettre d’apporter des changements positifs pour eux-mêmes et leurs communautés.
Vision :
TLCLA est une communauté dynamique et diversifiée qui explore et utilise l’alphabétisation avec confiance. TLCLA offre gratuitement aux adultes d’Edmonton des programmes de lecture, d’écriture, de mathématiques et d’autres compétences en littératie. Les programmes mettent l’accent sur les objectifs d’apprentissage individuels des adultes, tels que l’amélioration des compétences en littératie et en numératie afin d’améliorer la qualité de vie, l’amélioration des perspectives d’emploi, la poursuite des études et de la formation professionnelle, le renforcement des familles et l’aide à accroître la participation aux activités et aux organisations communautaires.
Conseil des gouverneurs
Notre conseil d’administration est un conseil de gouvernance bénévole.
Le rôle du conseil d’administration est de :
Membre du conseil d’administration
Un membre du conseil d’administration de TLCLA devra:
Mandat des membres du conseil d’administration
Les membres du conseil d’administration sont élus lors de l’assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) au printemps.
Un membre du conseil d’administration est élu pour un mandat de deux (2) ans avec possibilité de réélection.
Composition du conseil d’administration
Le conseil d’administration est actuellement à la recherche d’un maximum de trois (3) membres bénévoles du conseil d’administration représentant la communauté.
Qualifications des membres communautaires du conseil d’administration
Les candidats retenus devront:
Note : Aucune expérience préalable avec TLCLA n’est requise.
Engagement de temps bénévole
Les membres du conseil d’administration assistent aux réunions du conseil d’administration qui ont lieu environ toutes les 6 semaines, les dates étant décidées par les membres du conseil lors de la première réunion suivant l’AGA. Les réunions ont généralement lieu les soirs de semaine. Les réunions se tiennent principalement de manière virtuelle, à l’exception de l’assemblée générale annuelle et d’autres événements spéciaux occasionnels. Des réunions de comité supplémentaires auront lieu au fur et à mesure que chaque comité décidera des dates et heures de ces réunions. Il est prévu que chaque membre du conseil d’administration siège à au moins un comité.
Processus de recrutement
Le comité des candidatures mènera des entrevues pour les postes vacants au sein du conseil d’administration au cours du mois d’avril 2026. Les candidats présélectionnés seront élus lors de l’AGA le 7 mai 2026. Tous les candidats retenus devront fournir une vérification des antécédents policiers avec une recherche de secteur vulnérable.
Dossier de candidature au conseil d’administration
Veuillez inclure les éléments suivants dans votre demande:
Veuillez soumettre votre dossier de candidature d’ici le 13 avril 2026 à :
Denis Lapierre,The Learning Centre Literacy Association à denis@tlcla.org
About The Learning Centre Literacy Association
Mission
The Learning Centre Literacy Association (TLCLA) engages people in community-based learning and literacy development for adults to make positive changes for themselves and their communities.
Vision
TLCLA is a community exploring and learning literacy. TLCLA offers free reading, writing, math and other literacy skills programs for adults in Edmonton. Programs focus on individual adult learning goals such as improving literacy and numeracy skills to enhance the quality of individual lives, improving job prospects, furthering education and skills training, strengthening families, and helping to increase involvement in community activities and organizations.
Board of Governors
Our Board is a volunteer-based governance Board.
The role of the Board is to:
Board Member
A member on the TLCLA Board will:
Board Members Term
Board Members are elected at the spring Annual General Meeting (AGM).
A Board Member is elected for a two (2) year term with the option for re-election.
Board Composition
The Board is currently seeking up to ONE (1) volunteer board member to represent students.
Student Representative Board Member Qualifications
A successful applicant will have:
Note: Previous experience on a board is not required.
Volunteer Time Commitment
Board Members attend Board meetings which are held about every 6 weeks. Meetings are held on weekday evenings. Meetings are mostly held on Zoom with the exception of the Annual General Meeting and other special events. Additional committee meetings will occur as each committee decides the dates & times of those meetings. It is expected that each Board Member sit on at least one committee.
Recruitment Process
The Nominations Committee will conduct interviews for vacant Board positions during the month of April, 2026. Short-listed candidates will be voted in at the AGM on May 7th, 2026. All successful candidates will require a Police Information Check with a vulnerable sector search.
Board Application Package
Please include the following in your application:
Please submit your application package by April 13th, 2026 to: Denis Lapierre, C/O The Learning Centre Literacy Association at denis@tlcla.org
Tutors have the opportunity to assist students through one-to-one tutoring either at our physical location or online. Previous teaching experience is not required.
Time commitment: 2-4 hours a week
Remote work available: Yes
Responsibilities:
Requirements: