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Make a difference. Be an Adult Literacy Tutor!
ORGANIZATION: City of Beverly Hills COVID-19 Kindness Taskforce
Please visit the new page to apply.
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59 people are interested
Beverly Hills Public Library Literacy Program is looking for a few good men and women who are ready to make a difference and gain the rewarding experience of helping someone learn to read! Click 'I want to help' button above or call 310.288.2207 for more information.
Volunteer literacy tutors for our one-on-one tutoring program are needed to help adult students become more confident and independent by developing and improving their literacy skills, including basic reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
Volunteer tutors must:
- Be 18 years or older. No previous teaching/tutoring experience necessary
- Be courteous, personable and patient
- Complete the 2 hour tutor training workshop
- Commit to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months and to meet with an adult student at least once a week during this period
Based on the tutor and student’s schedule preferences, Literacy staff will help the tutor/student pair set a weekly tutoring schedule. Tutors will be provided with recommended materials and techniques, as well as access to assistance and on-going support from the Literacy Program staff.
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About City of Beverly Hills COVID-19 Kindness Taskforce
Location:
455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, US
Mission Statement
The COVID-19 Kindness Task Force, spearheaded by Mayor John Mirisch and City Council, comprises of all community volunteers coming together to help each other, including our seniors and our most vulnerable, during this time of crisis. We are taking action - virtually and safely - to help the most vulnerable meet their everyday needs and to bring community back to those in isolation brought on by social distancing.
Description
COMMUNITY MEMBERS HELPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Do you know people in the community needing help, or people feeling isolated? Let us know and email us at humanservices@beverlyhills.org, or call 310-285-1078. Also share your ideas how we can help during this challenging time.
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, WE GO FORWARD.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
444 N. Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210
DATE POSTED
October 14, 2016
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- English
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 6 months
- Complete 2 hour in-person training. Meet with student at least once a week.