By: Sam McKhail

My experience with the Jumpstart Literacy Group is as a Volunteer Teacher’s Assistant. I attend the group on a weekly basis and have been volunteering with the literacy class for almost a year and a half that started in April 2016.

I love my volunteer work very much and really enjoy helping out with the program. The group has also helped me learn lots of brand new things that I find     interesting and important. I’ve learned leadership skills and how to create an atmosphere that suits all the  participants and volunteers. We learn based on what’s best for each student, advising and improving on skills that participants find really challenging.

I like meeting new people and helping out and working with the Teachers, Volunteer Assistants. Also, the working with the students help me become a better person too.  I enjoy attending Community Living Toronto’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Evening as well! It is my favorite event and always a lot of fun!

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