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4 people are interested
Adult Literacy Tutor (RSVP Polk - 55+)
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Polk
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4 people are interested
Are you ready to change someone's life? You can by becoming and adult literacy tutor! Working one-on-one for an hour or two a week you can help an adult learn to read or improve their reading skills.
"Every important social issue is impacted by low literacy. When individuals learn how to read, write, do basic math, and use computers, they have the power to lift themselves out of poverty, lower health care costs, find and keep sustainable employment, and ultimately change their lives." ( www.proliteracy.org)
Sign up today! Read Lakeland is looking for tutors in Bartow, Lakeland and Mulberry. They provide the training and materials - you provide the enthusiasm for reading.
RSVP covers the cost of background screening for our volunteers.
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About Volunteer Polk
Location:
1290 Golfview Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, US
Mission Statement
Volunteer Polk’s Mission: We mobilize volunteers and resources to improve the quality of life for people throughout Polk County.
Description
Polk County volunteers are seeking to:
- Make A Difference,
- Meet Others, and/or to
- Maximize their Career Skills - while assisting various agencies in County government.
Assignments are targeted to make a difference in the areas of:
- Education -STEM
- Environment
- Economic Development & Community
- Health & Nutrition
- Public Safety
You may choose to volunteer once-a-week or once-in-a-while!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various LocationsBartow / Lakeland / Mulberry Public Library, FL 33830
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- 1-2 hours per week
- A 4 hour Literacy Tutor Training