Cause Areas
When
It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.Where
6548 Yount St.Yountville, CA 94599
About
"Some people want a million dollars; I just want to learn to read."
Being able to read and write open doors of opportunity, be the one to open the door for an adult learner.
Napa County Library’s Literacy Center offers tutoring in reading and writing to adult learners. Prior experience in not required. Tutor training provided to cover techniques for teaching adults to read and write, as well as specific strategies for helping learners reach their personal goals. "Tutoring changed a life... mine," says Georgia, a volunteer in the library literacy program for many years. "I met people I would have never met otherwise. I love to be part of those light bulb moments!" Be part of the light to end illiteracy volunteer as an adult tutor.
Skills
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- General Education
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
Good Match For
N/A
Requirements & Commitment
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Twice a week for 1.5 hours
- Six months is typically the minimum commitment for a tutor, but many continue tutoring for years.