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147 people are interested
Help a Neighbor Improve Reading Skills - Is adult literacy volunteer for you?
ORGANIZATION: Burbank Public Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
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147 people are interested
Adults are eager to learn! YOU can make a difference! No experience is required. Attend our free training.
Attend this orientation on Zoom and learn more about becoming an adult literacy tutor for the Library.
Change a life. Become a volunteer.
One-to-one tutoring for adults, 18 or older, who speak and understand English and read below an 8th grade level. You meet twice-a-week, 1.5 hours per session for a minimum commitment of 6 - 9 months.
The library is currently not open for in-person tutoring yet. 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.
Tutors must attend a three-session training workshop to be a volunteer: 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 plus a session to learn our curriculum and become familiar with tutoring methods and materials. The next workshop will be:
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 5:30 - 7:30PM - Live ZOOM - Program Overview: Is this for you?
Saturday, June 5, 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
March 16, 2022
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 a week for 6 to 9 months minimum after training
- Tutors will need to pass both an online and a fingerprint background check. Experience with Zoom is helpful.