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10 people are interested
Do you love reading? Become a tutor today!
ORGANIZATION: READ FOR Life
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
What does it take to be a volunteer? We are looking for individuals who are: interested in and able to relate to a wide variety of people, literate (no professional training needed), flexible, friendly, patient and optimistic (a sense of humor is helpful). One to two hours per week instruction is suggested. Volunteers are asked to make a 1 year commitment to the program.
More opportunities with READ FOR Life
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About READ FOR Life
Location:
206 Broadway, FINDLAY, OH 45840, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Read for Life is to provide opportunities for adult residents of Hancock County to learn to read and develop related skills.
Description
Read for Life will be offering a tutor training class on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Lindamood Room at Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Potential adult volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and are asked to commit to one year or more of volunteering. Volunteers must be literate, however, no professional training or education is required. Read for Life is looking for volunteers to teach reading, writing, English, life skills and subject areas of the High School Equivalency including math, social studies, and science. Registration is required by calling or e-mailing readforlife@findlaylibrary.org.
Read for Life is designed to improve literacy in Hancock County through volunteers trained to act as tutors on a one-on-one basis with adult non-readers. Read for Life estimates that approximately 8-10% of Hancock County adults cannot read well enough to function in today’s society. RFL is an adult literacy program which provides free reading and math instruction to adults with low literacy skills, English as a Second Language or who are working toward the High School Equivalency. Anyone 18 years or older and living or working in Hancock County can receive free help by calling 419-422-3755. Read for Life is a program of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
206 BroadwayFindlay, OH 45840
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training