Tutoring is a wonderful way to make a real difference in the lives of people who want to improve their lives through learning. Tutors meet students for two hours of instruction each week in the library at a time that’s mutually convenient, and scheduling is flexible. Instruction is individualized to reflect the needs, abilities, and goals of each leaner. Lessons may focus on such topics as reading and completing forms, English needed for a job, writing a letter, or reading to a child. As their skills improve, these adult students gain confidence and are able to take on more challenging jobs, become better role models for their children, and more engaged citizens and members of our communities.

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The first step in becoming a tutor is to attend an orientation. During this meeting you’ll learn more about the program, what a typical tutoring experience is like, and what you’ll learn in the tutor training. Volunteers don’t have to have prior teaching experience, and it’s not necessary for a volunteer to speak a foreign language to help a student learn to speak or read English.

 

All volunteers complete 18 hours of training, held in six sessions of three hours each, over a period of three weeks. You will learn about teaching techniques, materials, and lesson planning. Once you’ve completed the training you’ll be matched with a student. We ask that you make a 6-9 month commitment to the program, giving two hours of tutoring and an hour of prep time each week.

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Volunteers must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or its equivalent.