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Partner with an adult to build reading, writing, and technology skills by becoming a volunteer adult literacy tutor. Work with adults to meet their goals. You can also become a small class instructor.
Benefits
Gain professional development and training that can be applied in multiple job fields
Meet great people from different cultures and places
Develop a passion for lifelong learning and teaching others
Have a positive impact on your community
Requirements
Be 18 or over
Have a high school diploma or a GED
Have an email address
Commit to three hours a week for six months or more of tutoring an individual or 2 months or more for 1 hour a week to teach a small class
Skills Needed
Ability to speak, read, and write English well
Have critical thinking and problem solving skills
Comfortable with email and basic computer skills
Ability to complete tutor reports
Willingness to learn new skills and partner with your learner to design lessons
Flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor
Next Steps
Attend an orientation
Attend training
Pass a fingerprint clearance
Show proof of vaccination for COVID-19, and if appropriate, a booster
Learn more and register for tutor orientation at www.sjpl.org/par-tutor if this opportunity is right for you, and then attend two Saturday trainings. The orientation will be on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The trainings will be on July 16 and July 23. The first two sessions will be at the Alum Rock Library and the final session will be at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.
San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.
Description
The Library Volunteer Program is committed to encouraging community participation and the comprehensive coordination of volunteers to enhance Library services.
Commit to at least 6 months for 1-1 tutoring and 2 months for small class instruction. After training 1-1 tutors meet twice a week online or in a public place for 90 minutes or more, and small class instructors meet once a week on Zoom for an hour.
Pass a fingerprint clearance and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Register at www.sjpl.org/par-tutor.
