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Literacy Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Hunterdon Helpline
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23 people are interested
Hunterdon Helpline Literacy Services of Hunterdon County provides tutor training, one on one and group training in basic skills, English as a second language, GED and citizen preparation. Our trained Literacy Volunteers are matched with adult learners throughout Hunterdon County. Literacy Volunteers provide tutoring services to residents who are looking to improve their literacy skills
Become a Literacy Tutor and help an adult learner learn English as a Second Language or Basic Literacy. Volunteer for an hour or two a week and make a huge difference in a person's life. We provide 15 hours of training to get you started. Call 908-782-4357 or email us at literacy@helplinehc.org. We work with your schedule and location. All volunteering takes place in Hunterdon County.
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About Hunterdon Helpline
Location:
PO BOX 246, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Hunterdon Helpline is to provide a live 7 day a week initial assistance call center that receives and responds to, follows up and documents requests for assistance, provides information, referrals, advocacy and care managment which address the needs within the communities we serve. Hunterdon Helpline also sends volunteers in to Hunterdon County to be literacy instructors to ESL, GED and English Literacy students as well as friendly visitors to visit homebound seniors in Hunterdon County.
Description
Hunterdon Helpline provides Hunterdon County residents a 24/7 hotline that residents can call to find out information and referrals to community programs. We provide employment resources, emergency shelter, suicide prevention, compassionate listening, support for seniors, children, persons with disabilities and basic human needs resources. Hunterdon Helpline also makes telephone reassurance calls to homebound seniors to make sure they are ok, give medication reminders and for conversation. Hunterdon Helpline also sends volunteers into Hunterdon County as literacy instructors to ESL, GED and English Literacy students as well as friendly visitors to visit homebound seniors in Hunterdon County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations in Hunterdon CountyFlemington, NJ 08822
DATE POSTED
June 28, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours of tutoring a week after training*
- *15 hours of training over 5 weeks and $40 fee to pay for course materials