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21 people are interested
Adult Literacy Tutor - Project Read
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties
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21 people are interested
Project Read is a local program of the California Literacy Campaign, a statewide effort by libraries to help adults improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. Students set their own learning goals and the program is carried out in an atmosphere of encouragement and security. Students and tutors meet at times and locations that are mutually convenient and all work is kept confidential.
Purpose: To help an English speaking adult to read and write through one-on-one tutoring.
Training & Support: Tutors are required to attend 12 hours of basic training which provides the skills needed to help someone increase his or her basic reading interests. Staff is available to consult with tutors individually to discuss student's progress, to help with the development of lesson plans and to problem solve when necessary.
Place to Work: Tutors and students usually meet in libraries, recreation centers, homes, or any place where they feel comfortable.
Hours: After the training is complete, the tutor and student usually meet twice a week for 1.5 to 3 hours each time.
Duration: A six-month commitment is requested.
Qualifications: Volunteer must be patient, dependable and prompt, interested in others and able to relate to them; be respectful of individuals and maintain confidentiality; able to read and write; flexible; friendly; optimistic. Sense of humor is helpful. Professional training is unnecessary.
Locations: Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, and South San Francisco. Please specify location preference.
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About RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties
Location:
Mills Peninsula Senior Focus, 1720 El Camino Real, Ste 10, Burlingame, CA 94010, US
Mission Statement
RSVP is a nationwide network of experienced adults who contribute their time and talents to important programs that strengthen their communities. RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties is sponsored by Mills-Peninsula Health Services. RSVP is administered by the Corporation for National & Community Service, the federal agency that supports service and volunteering programs to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement. We serve all of San Mateo County and the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View. Palo Alto, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills in Santa Clara County.
Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
RSVP provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, day care centers, police departments, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, pre-service orientation, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties1720 El Camino Real, Ste 10Burlingame, CA 94010
DATE POSTED
November 30, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- People Skills
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Library Sciences
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training