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110 people are interested
One-on-one Tutoring in basic literacy or English as a second language
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Council of Norristown
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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110 people are interested
A 90 minute orientation is required before attending any of our free twelve-hour tutor training workshops that are provided throughout the year designed to train volunteer tutors. We include sensitivity to students, teaching the adult learner, as well as specific materials that may be used. Volunteer opportunities are currently available to tutor adults in reading, writing, math, GED preparation and ESL (English as a second language). Training location is 113 E. Airy Street in Norristown. Tutoring can be done at any public meeting place convenient to the tutor and the student. Visit our website www.lcnlit.org for workshop and orientation schedules.
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About Literacy Council of Norristown
Location:
113 E. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401, US
Mission Statement
LCN's mission is to empower adults to improve literacy skills or learn English as a foreign language. Trained volunteers and teachers provide tutoring and classes to adult learners at little or no cost. We collaborate with multiple local organizations to deliver such services. We provide this service without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Description
The Literacy Council of Norristown (LCN) was founded in 1984 by a group of dedicated Montgomery County citizens to address the problem of low English literacy in the Norristown area.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life of those we serve: at home, in the workplace, and in the community Through our programs our students increase their ability to read, write and speak English; increase their employment opportunities; increase their educational opportunities; increase their parenting abilities; and increase their social skills. We serve over 300 adults each year.
Our programs include:
One-on-One Tutoring Program: We provide Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction through one-on-one tutoring. Most tutors meet with their student(s) approximately three hours per week. Prior to becoming a volunteer, our tutors attend a mandatory 13.5-hour Tutor Training Program.
English for Speakers of Other Languages Classes: Through our ESOL classes we enable students to improve their basic skills of reading, writing and speaking English We have 3 ESOL class levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Classes were offered twice weekly during morning and evening hours. They were offered September through May.
Community Programs: In the past we have offered various community-based programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
113 E. Airy StreetNorristown, PA 19401
DATE POSTED
September 28, 2015
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- General Education
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1.5 hours twice weekly
- Preparation and travel time