Adult Literacy Tutor
Napa County Library - Yountville Library
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15 people are interested
"Some people want a million dollars; I just want to learn to read."
"Tutoring changed a life, mine," says Georgia, a Library Literacy Volunteer. "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 become a volunteer tutor. For just a few hours a week you can make a significant difference in the life of an adult learner who needs help in reading and writing. Prior experience is not necessary tutor training is provided.
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About Napa County Library - Yountville Library
Location:
6548 Yount St., Yountville, CA 94599, 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.
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
6548 Yount St.Yountville, CA 94599
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- General Education
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 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.