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Literacy Volunteers of Central CT Tutor Training
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Volunteers of Central CT
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20 people are interested
Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut (LVCC) is seeking volunteers! Become a tutor and help our adult students achieve their work, family, and community goals. We serve 15 towns in the greater New Britain and Middletown areas.
All prospective tutors must be age 18 and over with a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and good writing skills. Observations, support, and training will be provided.
We have an upcoming Tutor Training this June for people interested in working with adult students who need help learning to read, write and speak English. This English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) tutor training* will be an in-person training. There will be 4 sessions: June 7, 10, 14, 17; each session is 10am -12 noon. All 4 sessions must be attended in order to successfully complete this training. All 4 session will be offered at the New Britain Public Library, the site of our main office.
*If you have a background as an educator you may qualify to waive this tutor training. Please email Lynne for more information: Lynne@literacycentral.org.
Preregistration is required. Call (860) 229-7323 or email Lynne@literacycentral.org, for more information. Feel free to visit us on the web at http://literacycentral.org/.
Literacy Volunteers of Central CT provides small group and one-on-one literacy tutoring to over 350 low literate adults through student centered learning and mentoring, from volunteer tutors who receive high quality training and ongoing support.
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About Literacy Volunteers of Central CT
Location:
20 High Street, 3rd Floor, New Britain, CT 06051, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission
Volunteers helping people improve their lives through English literacy.
Position Statement
Literacy Volunteers of Central CT provides instruction, assistance and encouragement to those adult members of our community who want to improve their skills in reading, writing, or speaking English so that they can achieve their work, family, and community goals.
We recruit and train volunteers who tutor and also act as mentors for students that may need help with cultural or societal issues as well as language difficulties.Description
Volunteers are trained to help adults reach their community, work, family, and education goals through English literacy. We serve over 360 students per year from New Britain/Middletown and surrounding towns.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
20 High StreetNew Britain, CT 06051
DATE POSTED
May 4, 2022
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours of tutoring per week plus time for lesson planning, once the training is complete.
- At least a one year commitment to our program