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57 people are interested
GIVE THE GIFT OF READING - Become an Adult Literacy Tutor!
ORGANIZATION: Santa Fe Springs City Library - Literacy Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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57 people are interested
Did you know that 1 in 5 American adults (20%) are functionally illiterate? Make a difference that lasts a lifetime! Help adults read and write better. Volunteers needed to work 1 -2 days a week for an hour or two each visit. Training and materials provided. Tutoring takes place in the Literacy Office of the Santa Fe Springs City Library.
Training consists of a short online course along with a 1-2 hour in person one-on-one session.
We ask all tutors for at the very least a 3 month commitment to the program.
Call/e-mail to register for class: 562/868-7738 x7820
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About Santa Fe Springs City Library - Literacy Services
Location:
11700 Telegraph Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, 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
WHEN
WHERE
11700 Telegraph RoadSanta Fe Springs, CA 90670
DATE POSTED
April 3, 2019
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- Reading Comprehension
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2 - 3 hours a week depending on meeting schedule
- reader, patient, willing to learn as well as teach, positive attitude