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Butte County Library, Literacy - Chico Branch

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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 once or twice a week for an hour to an hour and a half each session.

Qualifications:

  • Desire to help someone else
  • Comfortable reading, writing and speaking in English
  • Flexible, friendly, patient, optimistic and dependable
  • Able to commit six months

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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.

Community
Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1108 Sherman Ave.Butte County Library (All branches)Chico, Biggs, Durham, Gridley, Oroville, ParadiseChico, CA 95926

(39.74383,-121.83411)
 

DATE POSTED

October 21, 2021

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Two to three hours of tutoring per week
  • Please call 538-7198 for Tutor Training dates.

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