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Adult Basic Literacy tutors needed!
ORGANIZATION: RIO ARRIBA ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM
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7 people are interested
Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Become an adult literacy tutor! Basic Literacy tutors help an English-speaking adult improve their reading and writing skills. Some tutors also help adult students with basic math or basic computer literacy skills. Tutors make a minimum commitment of two hours per week for at least six months. Incoming tutors must attend a free, full-day tutor training session provided by the New Mexico Coalition for Literacy. After training, tutors are matched with an adult student. The student-tutor team maps out specific short- and long-term goals set by the student; student goals might include attaining a High School Equivalency certification or passing a Driver's Licence exam; understanding prescription medication labels, filling out medical paperwork, or other health-related literacy goals; reading to children or grandchildren; registering to vote, etc. The Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program (RAALP) provides, books and learning materials, and on-going support for tutors and tutor-student pairs. We currently have student-tutor pairs meeting in the greater Espanola area, in Abiquiu, and in Los Alamos/White Rock.
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About RIO ARRIBA ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM
Location:
Espanola Public Library at the Lucero Center, 313 N. Paseo de Onate, Espanola, NM 87532, US
Mission Statement
The Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program (RAALP) envisions a community where all adults have the literacy skills that enable them to achieve their personal and professional goals. RAALP's mission is to help community members transform their lives through enhanced literacy.
Description
The Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program (RAALP) provides free, student-centered, one-to-one tutoring to adults in both Basic Literacy (native English speakers reading at or below the 6th grade level) and English-as-a-Second-Language. Volunteer tutors must take a free training provided by the New Mexico Coalition for Literacy. After training in either BL or ESL tutoring techniques, tutors are matched with an adult student. RAALP provides learning materials for adult students and on-going support. Tutor training is in the Espanola area; one-to-one tutoring sessions can be scheduled in any public place, at times convenient to the student-tutor pair. Volunteer commitment is two hours per week, for a minimum of six months.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Espanola Public Library at the Lucero Center313 N. Paseo de OnateEspanola, NM 87532
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Relationship Building
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Two hours per week minimum; 6-month commitment
- Free, full-day tutor training required; study materials & support provided