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13 people are interested
Change Lives: Help an Adult Improve Their English Skills
ORGANIZATION: Placer County Library - Rocklin Library
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13 people are interested
Position Overview: This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of adults whose limited English literacy is a challenge in their everyday life. See how rewarding the experience can be. The goal of the tutoring program is to create an opportunity for individuals to improve their reading, writing, and speaking of English by working one-on-one with a tutor.
Responsibilities:
Tutor one learner 1-2 times each week for 1.5 hour sessions in Placer County Library
Submit monthly time logs
Coordinate with literacy staff
Qualifications:
Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently and clearly
Possess patience, flexibility, and excellent oral communication skills
Fingerprint clearance is required
Age 18 or older
Bilingual is a plus, but not required
Training Provided:
Tutor Training- 3 hours
All materials provided free of charge
Individual assistance from literacy staff is available
Benefits to Volunteer:
Satisfaction that you are changing lives
Knowledge that you are enhancing the Library’s position in the community
Learn to tutor, promote learning, and gain experience
Time Commitment: 6 months
Contact Person: Angela Perron, Library Literacy Specialist
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About Placer County Library - Rocklin Library
Location:
4890 Granite Drive, Rocklin, CA 95677, US
Mission Statement
The Public Library is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and the joys of reading for our diverse community.
Description
Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Kings Beach Library301 Secline StreetKings Beach, CA 96143
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2016
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Tutoring
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- General Education
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours weekly for a minimum of 6 months