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3 people are interested
Change Lives: Become an Adult Literacy Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Placer County Library - Kings Beach Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Position Overview: This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of adults whose limited literacy is a challenge in their everyday lives. See how rewarding the experience can be. The goal of the tutoring program is to create an opportunity for individuals to improve their reading, writing, basic math skills, or learn English by working one-on-one with a tutor.
Responsibilities:
- Tutor one learner 1-2 each week for 1.5 hours in the Kings Beach Library
- Submit monthly time logs
- Coordinate with literacy staff
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently and clearly
- Possess patience, flexibility, and excellent oral communication skills
- Fingerprint clearance is required
- Age 18 or older
Training Provided: Tutor training and all materials are provided. Individual assistance from literacy staff is available.
Benefits to Volunteer:
- Satisfaction that you are changing lives
- Knowledge that you are enhancing the library's position in the community
- Learn to tutor, promote learning, and gain experience
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About Placer County Library - Kings Beach Library
Location:
301 Secline Dr., Kings Beach, CA 96143, 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
Kings Beah Library301 Secline St.Kings Beach, CA 96143
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months