Volunteer with Yukon Learn

Our volunteers are dedicated, enthusiastic individuals who share a genuine interest in helping adults strengthen their literacy skills and achieve their personal goals. Our learners may be seeking support with reading, writing, math, or computer skills. Some have very basic learning needs, while others are looking for more advanced support.

Because our learners’ goals are diverse, we welcome volunteer tutors from all educational and professional backgrounds. By offering one to two hours of one-to-one tutoring per week, you can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteer Tutors (English, Math, Computers)
• Career Mentors
• Instructors for ESL classes
• Facilitator for our French Language Exchange
• Nursing Mentors for internationally educated nurses

New to Yukon Learn: Mentorship Programs

We are growing our mentorship programs to support individuals who are exploring a specific career path or who are already employed and looking to further develop role-specific skills.

If you are passionate about your career or enjoy supporting others in developing workplace skills, we would love to hear from you. Our mentors come from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds, from archaeologists to small business advisors.

Mentors typically meet with their mentees for one to two hours per week. Sessions focus on conversations and activities that support mentees in working toward their literacy or career-related goals.

In addition to supporting others, volunteering with Yukon Learn offers you the opportunity to build new skills, meet new people, add variety to your work experience, and contribute positively to your community.

Let's Talk About Nursing: Nursing Mentors Wanted!

Are you an experienced or retired nurse who wants to make a difference in someone else's career? Yukon Learn Society is looking for nursing mentors to help internationally educated nurses build confidence, develop their skills, and work toward nursing careers in the Yukon.

Through our Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Employment Pathways program, we help internationally educated healthcare professionals navigate the process of having their credentials recognized and pursue professional opportunities in the Yukon.

What Does a Nursing Mentor Do?

As a nursing mentor, you will share your knowledge and experience to help internationally educated nurses navigate the Canadian healthcare system and prepare for their professional journey. This may include:

• Sharing your nursing experience and practical workplace advice.
• Helping mentees build confidence with nursing terminology and professional communication.
• Discussing Canadian healthcare workplace culture and expectations.
• Providing guidance with exam preparation, interviews, and licensing steps where applicable.
• Encouraging professional development, learning, and connection.

What's Involved?

• Flexible hours: Sessions are arranged around mutual availability.
• Session length: Approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
• Honorarium: $50 per mentoring session.
• Meeting format: In person and/or virtual, depending on the arrangement.
• Program duration: The pilot program runs until December 2027, with a commitment of at least three months preferred.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome experienced and retired nurses interested in sharing their knowledge and helping others succeed. Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are encouraged to apply. Experience in Canadian or Yukon healthcare is preferred, and previous teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or coaching experience is an asset.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Interested in becoming a nursing mentor? Contact Yukon Learn Society to learn more about the program and how you can get involved.

Call: 867-668-6280
Email: learn@yukonlearn.com

Calling Child Care Professionals!

We are also looking for child care and early learning professionals who are interested in taking part in our peer-to-peer mentorship program, either as mentors or as mentees. This program is designed to support professional growth, knowledge-sharing, and connection within the early learning and child care sector.

Whether you are looking to share your experience or hoping to learn from colleagues, this program offers a supportive space to build skills, confidence, and professional networks.

Get Involved!

Interested in volunteering with Yukon Learn? Whether you want to tutor, share your professional experience, or become a nursing mentor, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact us at 867-668-6280 or email admin@yukonlearn.com.