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Change an Adult Life Through Literacy: Become a Tutor! (in person or *online)

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ORGANIZATION: Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida (formerly Learn to Read Jacksonville)

  • 315 people are interested
Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida
Where Opportunities Take Flight

Working with an adult learner is a rewarding experience! Our tutors:

  • Tutor adult students who generally read below a 9th grade level
  • Work one-on-one, with a small group, or computer-based instruction
  • Help a student build reading, language, and/or math skills
  • Help a student earn a GED via language arts, math, social studies and science tutoring
  • Receive training, curriculum, materials, and support
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a background screening
  • Commit to at least 6 months of volunteering, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours a week
  • Work during varied times and locations across Duval County
  • Are part a team to change adult lives through literacy!

**Tutor Training may be completed 100% online or a combination of online/in-person. Students may request online or in-person tutoring support. If online, tutors will need a computer, wifi, and a phone to participate.

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About Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida (formerly Learn to Read Jacksonville)

Location:

40 E Adams St, Suite LL30, Jacksonville, FL 32202, US

Mission Statement

The Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida’s mission is to increase literacy awareness and improve adult literacy in Jacksonville through formal instruction and volunteer-based tutoring.

Description

The Literacy Alliance offers adults (16 years and older) small group classes, computer-assisted instruction, and one-on-one tutoring to improve reading, writing, and math skills. We also offer workshops/classes in financial literacy, health literacy, and career coaching. All of our classes are 100% free to our students.

This important work would not be possible without the support of the community, volunteers, and donors.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

40 E Adams Street LL 30.Jacksonville, FL 32202

(30.32717,-81.65676)
 

DATE POSTED

May 13, 2022

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Adult Education
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum 1 to 1 1/2 hours/week of instruction with a student for six months.
  • Monthly progress reports, continuing education.

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