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Help an Adult Learn to Read - Change a Life! (And it just might be yours!)

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ORGANIZATION: Butte County Library, Literacy - Durham Branch

  • 22 people are interested
Learning and laughing! What a pair!
Learning together, laughing together - what a pair!

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 meeting.

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 - Durham Branch

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About Butte County Library, Literacy - Durham Branch

Location:

2545 Durham Dayton Hwy, Durham, CA 95938, 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.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Community, Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2545 Durham-Dayton HwyDurham, CA 95938

DATE POSTED

March 14, 2025

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Adult Education
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Two to three hours of tutoring per week
  • Please call 530-552-5650 for Tutor Training dates.

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