Make 2021 the year you help an adult in need from the safety of your home! Volunteer as a virtual literacy tutor and change someone's life for the better!
Oakland Literacy Council in suburban Detroit is looking for compassionate volunteers to tutor adults for two hours a week. Each volunteer works individually with a student at a time convenient for both of them. Tutors and students meet online using a videoconferencing platform like Zoom or Skype.
Our adult learners are immigrants who want to learn the English language as well as U.S.-born adults who want to become stronger readers. Because of the help provided by our tutors, our learners achieve such goals as better employment and citizenship. They can read their bills, notes from their children's school, memos from their employers, and so much more.
No previous tutoring experience is required. Six hours of training and curriculum is provided. Upcoming training sessions are (choose one):
Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 5, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Learn more during a 30-minute information session for prospective volunteers. Find out dates for upcoming information sessions by clicking on the "I Want to Help" link on this post, going to www.oaklandliteracy.com/tutor-info-sessions or emailing Laurie at laurie.w@oaklandliteracy.com.
43700 Woodward Ave, Suite 20, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, US
Mission Statement
To deliver quality, individualized basic reading and English language instruction to adults so they may become independent learners, develop self-confidence and meet their literacy goals.
Description
The Oakland Literacy Council is a not-for-profit organization whose main purpose is to provide free tutoring to adults who read below the 9th grade level. The services are available to individuals who reside, work or attend school in Oakland County. The services are for basic English or English as a Second Language. The Council relies on volunteer tutors to meet one-on-one with students for two hours a week.
Community
Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
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DATE POSTED
March 31, 2021
SKILLS
Reading Comprehension
Literacy / Reading
Reading / Writing
People Skills
Tutoring
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
2 hours each week for a year (minus vacations and holidays)
ability to tutor remotely with a computer equipped with a microphone, camera and internet connection
