Help an Adult Learn to Read - Change a Life! (And it just might be yours!)
Butte County Library, Literacy - Chico Branch
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156 people are interested
To read the newspaper, understand a medicine label, write a letter, fill out an application, or read to a child - these are examples of common goals set by adult learners. Become a volunteer tutor and help someone realize their literacy goals and potential. No previous experience necessary. After completing training provided by Literacy Services, tutors are paired with an adult learner. Pairs typically meet at the local library once or twice a week for an hour to an hour and a half each meeting. The results are positively life-changing for an adult who has struggled. And above and beyond, you’ll be amazed what you learn along the way!
Qualifications:
- Desire to help someone else
- Comfortable reading, writing and speaking in English
- Flexible, friendly, patient, optimistic and dependable
- Able to commit six months
More opportunities with Butte County Library, Literacy - Chico Branch
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About Butte County Library, Literacy - Chico Branch
Location:
1108 Sherman Ave., Chico, CA 95926, 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.
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1108 Sherman Ave.Butte County Library (All branches)Chico, Biggs, Durham, Gridley, Oroville, ParadiseChico, CA 95926
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Two to three hours of tutoring per week
- Please call 538-7198 for Tutor Training dates.