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7 people are interested
Become an Adult Literacy Tutor - Share the Gift of Reading and Writing (East Palo Alto).
ORGANIZATION: San Mateo County READS
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
Do you have 2 hours a week to help someone improve his/her reading & writing skills?
San Mateo County READS is seeking VOLUNTEER TUTORS to work one-on-one with adult learners. Location: East Palo Alto library.
NEXT TRAINING: SATURDAY August 30, 2014 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Our tutors:
- Help people achieve their educational, career, and personal life goals
- Meet with their student 2 or 3 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months
- Share their love of reading, writing, and other life skills
- Are patient, flexible, thoughtful and have a good sense of humor
- And most importantly, they feel great about what they do!
As a volunteer tutor you will receive FREE TRAINING and ON-GOING SUPPORT. No previous experience is needed. The volunteer must be 18 or older. Positions are available at the East Palo Alto Library and Half moon Bay . Training location: East Palo Alto
Sign up for a new and rewarding experience!
(650) 323-0362 ext 224 or jacksonn@smcl.org
More opportunities with San Mateo County READS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About San Mateo County READS
Location:
2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, US
Mission Statement
San Mateo County Library READS helps adults and their families improve their reading and writing skills so they are able to achieve their educational, career, and personal life goals.
Description
San Mateo County READS is an adult literacy program that provides free one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction to adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills. READS works with anyone who is 16 years or older, is functionally proficient in English, and who is not enrolled in a formal educational setting. Adult learners meet with their trained volunteer tutor 2-3 hours a week in a reliable, safe and caring learning environment.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2415 University AveEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
DATE POSTED
August 19, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week - for 6 months
- 8 hours free tutor training