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183 people are interested
Change a life... become a volunteer reading tutor for adults!
ORGANIZATION: Burbank Public Library
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183 people are interested
Share your love of reading by helping a neighbor learn to read. Change a life. Become a volunteer.
We'll train you for free and then match you with an adult who struggles with reading. One-to-one tutoring for adults, 18 or older, who speak and understand English and read below an 8th grade level. The two of you will meet for an hour and a half, two times a week based on your availability. You set your schedule together. We request a 6 - 9 month commitment from you.
Our time-tested curriculum is easy to use, and we provide plenty of support materials as well as the training.
No experience is necessary.
The library is currently still closed for in-person tutoring. When we are able to return to the library, Tutors and Learners meet twice a week at mutually convenient times any time the Central branch is open, including evenings and Saturdays: we will match you with someone who can come at the same times you can. All in person tutoring takes place at the Central Library at 110 N. Glenoaks in Burbank; however, with COVID, we have adapted to online tutoring with tutors and learners connecting through our BPL Literacy Zoom account. Meetings are still twice a week and are mutually arranged with your Learner.
Is this for you?
Tutors must attend a three-session training workshop: a two-hour overview, to see if the program is a good match for you, followed by a three hour training class of phonics and phonemic awareness and stay for a session to learn our curriculum and become familiar with tutoring methods and materials. The next workshop will be:
Wednesday May 19th 2021 - 5:30PM - 7:30PM Live ZOOM - Program Overview: Is this for you?
Saturday June 5th 2021 - 10:00AM - 4:00PM Live ZOOM - Marianne Steverson -Phonics and Phonemic Awareness
Then, stay and learn to use our workbook curriculum. Learn about our other teaching materials, different learning styles, lesson plans, and other suggestions for successful tutoring.
Register at burbanklibrary.org/events
Questions?
Call 818-238-5577
Email AdultLiteracy@burbankca.gov
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About Burbank Public Library
Location:
110 N. Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91502, 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
110 N. Glenoaks BlvdBurbank, CA 91502
DATE POSTED
May 18, 2021
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per week, for 9-12 months minimum
- Tutors will be fingerprinted and must pass a background check. Experience with Zoom is helpful.