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Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor

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ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Tutoring Program, Seattle Central College

  • 369 people are interested
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Hello, and thank you for your interest in volunteering as a tutor for adult learners in the Basic and Transitional Studies Tutoring program!


*Requirements in order to be onboarded as a volunteer at Seattle Central College:
- Up to 21 y.o.
- Have an SSN number to complete the background check.
- Basic Technology skills ( use email, Word, PDF, etc.).
*Updated on 4/28/2025

Steps to Get Involved (Summer 2025):

1.Fill Out the Form. Begin by completing the application form: https://forms.office.com/r/aJwSzME8MY?origin=lprLink

*The new Volunteer Tutor Form to start volunteering with us in the Summer of 2025 will be open and published on June 1 .

Please feel free to email our Basic & Transitional Studies Tutoring Office with additional questions at: btstutoring.central@seattlecolleges.edu.

2. Interview Scheduling. A tutoring specialist will reach out to you to schedule an in-person or Zoom interview. During this interview, we will discuss your interests and concerns and share with you our volunteering options. We will discuss specific tutoring times, considering your availability, our schedule, and the needs of the students.
3. Complete Paperwork. Finish the required volunteer onboarding paperwork and a background check.
4. Orientation. Attend an online drop-in orientation session via Zoom. The dates for the New Tutors Orientation will be announced at the end of April 2025.

*The new Quarter will start on July 7th, and the first session will most likely start after July 14th.

FAQs: https://forms.office.com/r/aJwSzME8MY?origin=lprLink

For additional questions about the BTSD Volunteer application, don't hesitate to contact us at: btstutoring.central@seattlecolleges.edu
or call : 206 934 -4378 (Tuesdays -Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

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About Volunteer Tutoring Program, Seattle Central College

Location:

1701 Broadway, BE3124, Seattle, WA 98122, US

Mission Statement

We work with students to develop basic English, reading, writing, and math skills so that they can reach their goals. Students in our division are working towards attaining education by taking classes in English as Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and GED Prep!

Description

The Basic and Transitional Studies Division Tutoring Program at Seattle Central College exists to support and empower ESL, Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED students by providing one-on-one tutors to assist these students as they pursue their goals. Our program serves a diverse group of students who speak many different languages and come from many different parts of the world. Our students also come from a variety of educational backgrounds. For some of our students, this may be their first time in a classroom or their first time learning to read or write while others may be returning to school to complete their GED, prepare for college classes or learn English.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1701 Broadway, Room 3122Seattle, WA 98122

(47.61784,-122.32182)
 

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Adult Education
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Relationship Building
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Critical Thinking

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum 2 hours per week
  • - Up to 21 y.o. - Have an SSN number to complete the background check. - Basic Technology skills ( use email, Word, PDF, etc.). *Updated on 4/28/2025

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