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ORGANIZATION: Alameda County Library - Adult Education and Literacy

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VOLUNTEER TUTORS FOR ADULT LEARNERS -

Thank you for your interest. Currently we do not have any volunteer tutor openings until later in the spring. Please contact us again by May, 2014.


Description of tutoring opportunities:

  • The Write to Read Adult Literacy program opportunities for interested volunteers to coach adult learners to improve their reading, writing, spelling, comprehension skills, and computer skills.

  • Become a tutor by leading a small group (reading & conversation groups) or providing individual adult tutoring at the Alameda County Library branches in Newark, Union City, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and Dublin as well as in the Ashland area of unincorparated Alameda County (Eden Township Area).

  • Come to a tutor orientation to find out more. All prospective tutors participate in tutor trainings, roundtable discussions, and In-service workshops to support your tutoring skills and develop a community of practice. If you know computers and the internet, you can tutor at one of several computer labs how to set-up email accounts, do internet searches, use spelling and writing software, and access library on-line resources. Many learners are waiting for your help.

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About Alameda County Library - Adult Education and Literacy

Location:

2450 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, US

Mission Statement

By creating a supportive and vibrant learning community, The Adult Education and Literacy Services provides a safe environment for reading and writing practice where individuals take risks and grow toward leadership to make positive changes in their lives and communities. Students build strong literacy skills for work, family and lifelong learning.

Description

Free Adult Tutoring

The Adult Education and Literacy Services offers small learning group instruction, including reading clubs, beginning English classes, citizenship classes, Job Seeking clinics, basic computer skills labs, high school diploma completion and individual tutoring at the Alameda County Library branches in Fremont, Newark, Union City, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Ashland Area, Dublin, and Albany, and at several community locations such as housing apartment complexes, community centers, and non-profits organizations. Call us at (510) 745-1480. All services are free.

CAUSE AREAS

Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Employment
Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy, Employment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2450 Stevenson Blvd.(Also in Union City, Newark, Castro Valley,Dublin, San Lorenzo, and Albany)Fremont, CA 94538

(37.550617,-121.97219)
 

DATE POSTED

February 3, 2014

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Six months minimum
  • Participate in tutor training and roundtables

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