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Make a difference in someone's life - tutor an adult!
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Council for Josephine County
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1 person is interested
Tutors will work one-on-one with students on the students' particular learning need(s). The one-on-one system significantly enhances the learning experience for both tutor and learner. Typically the team will meet for two one-hour sessions per week at times and days that work for both of them. We provide advice and training to new tutors on an as-need basis and have a wealth of experience in the organization that the tutors can tap into. We match tutors with students based on the learner's needs and preferences of the tutor. No prior teaching experience is required, just dedication and a willingness to help people learn!
We provide help in learning in a number of areas, including basic reading, writing, spelling and math and learning English as a second language. We also help students prepare for the GED, the citizenship test and the written driver's test and assist them in filling out forms. We have a special learning program for adults with dyslexia and similar learning disabilities.
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About Literacy Council for Josephine County
Location:
Office location: 132 NE “B” St., Room 23, Mailing address: 106 NE “F” St. #18, GRANTS PASS, OR 97526, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Literacy Council for Josephine County, an all-volunteer community service organization, is to foster adult literacy by providing tutoring free of charge to adults in the Josephine County area.
Description
We have three main learning programs, English as a Second Language (ESL)/Citizenship, Dyslexia Program and GED program. Our ESL students have come from over 14 different countries. Our Dyslexia program was launched in 2013 using $10,000 in grant money specifically to help adults who suffer from dyslexia and similar learning disabilities. Dyslexia is an inherited disorder affecting up to 1 in 5 people. It makes it difficult for them to learn to read, write and spell.
We help students in a variety of ways: learn to read, write and spell or to improve those skills; learn English; improve basic math skills; prepare for GED; prepare for the citizenship test; prepare for the written driver's test; help with filling out job applications and other forms.
All of our tutoring is done one-on-one, which significantly enhances the learning experience for both the student and the tutor. No prior teaching or tutoring experience is required. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and professions: retired, employed, banking, fine arts, education, law enforcement, journalism, accounting, healthcare, social work, and science, among others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Office location: 132 NE “B” St., Room 23Mailing address: 106 NW “F” St. #18Grants Pass, OR 97526
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- Math / Science Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hrs. per week
- dedication, willingness to help people learn