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5 people are interested
Tutor for Children/Teens
ORGANIZATION: Winnebago Area Literacy Council
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5 people are interested
Thanks to our partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh (BCGO), we are in need of volunteer tutors who are interested in tutoring children/teen BGCO members one time a week for one hour. This type of tutoring is different than tutoring adults in that tutoring high school and middle school students is all about making a connection and finding positive ways to experience the printed word. You will not need to tutor geometry or chemistry, you will simply help your learner with organization, show your learner how to use the library's resources for projects they may have, and focus on your learner's interests and help them discover more about those interests using the printed word.
Interested volunteers would need to attend our workshop "Working with Adolescents", in addition to the new Volunteer Orientation, to learn more about adolescents and how their brain works. If you would like to be a positive role model in the life of a young learner, this is the opportunity for you! Please contact Marisa Wegener, Volunteer & Service Coordinator, at (920) 236-5219 ext. 4802 or at wegener@winlit.org if interested.
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About Winnebago Area Literacy Council
Location:
106 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54901, US
Mission Statement
The Winnebago Area Literacy Council (WALC) strengthens our diverse community by developing and delivering free learner-centered literacy programs for adults and their families.
Description
Since 1989, the Winnebago Area Literacy Council (WALC) has offered free one-to-one tutoring and support services to adults reading at low to intermediate literacy levels. WALC is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization not affiliated with the Winnebago County government. It is supported by grants, generous donations and the passion of volunteers.
Adult literacy is the single greatest factor affecting our economy. Those who cannot read and write have difficulty in meeting their needs and becoming self sufficient.
There is no cost for learners to attend these classes or to work with a private tutor. All curriculum and supplemental materials are offered free of charge.
Classes are held in variety of locations; however, private tutoring generally takes place at the Oshkosh Public Library, where the WALC is located.
Programs Provided by the WALC
- One-to-One Tutoring
- Family Literacy
- English as a Second Language Classes
- Health Literacy
- Road to Work for Refugees
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Homework Help
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
106 Washington Ave.3rd FloorOshkosh, WI 54901
DATE POSTED
October 3, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour, once a week.
- 18 years old; high school diploma; maintain confidentiality