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Become an Adult Literacy Tutor

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ORGANIZATION: Lincoln Public Library - Twelve Bridges Library

  • 71 people are interested
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Want to make a difference in your community? Volunteer as an Adult Literacy Tutor and help someone reach their literacy goals! The Lincoln Public Library Adult Literacy Program would love to have you!

Tutoring is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of adults and their families. Whether it is help in reading, writing, math, or even getting a GED, the goal of the Adult Literacy Program is to create an opportunity for individuals to receive one-on-one tutoring.

  • No experience, diploma, or degree necessary. We provide all the training and resources you need.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English at an eleventh grade level--if you can read a standard newspaper or magazine, you have the language skills you need.
  • Time commitment is 1-2 hours per week, for at least a six-month period.
  • We'll match you with a learner whose learning style and personality compliment yours
  • Must be 18 years or older and clear a Live Scan (fingerprinting/background check)

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About Lincoln Public Library - Twelve Bridges Library

Location:

485 Twelve Bridges Drive, Lincoln, CA 95648, 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. We ask that you be hard-working, observant with an attention to detail, and be willing to commit to volunteering on a regular basis.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Education & Literacy
Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Lincoln Public Library at Twelve Bridges485 Twelve Bridges DriveLincoln, CA 95648

(38.84987,-121.29206)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Adult Education
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 90 minutes once a week for a minimum of 6 months.

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