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13 people are interested
Volunteer Tutors across Brevard County
ORGANIZATION: LITERACY FOR ADULTS IN BREVARD INC
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13 people are interested
Once a week for 90 minutes, Literacy for Adults in Brevard volunteer tutors meet with their adult learners at a library closest to the student's home. So while the listing says Cocoa, our work is throughout Brevard County and we utilize the 17 libraries in the county when there are students near that location. We are currently tutoring in 9 libraries. All students have had an assessment, and you will be matched with a student based on your particular interest, whether it is basic education(reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing) or working with a student who wants to learn or improve their English as a second language.
You do not have to be a teacher to apply.
There will be a 3 hour ZOOM Tutor Training which is offers twice a month, followed by our local LAB introduction, which may be in person or on ZOOM.
All materials are provided.
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About LITERACY FOR ADULTS IN BREVARD INC
Location:
PO BOX 561201, ROCKLEDGE, FL 32956, US
Mission Statement
Established in 1971, Literacy for Adults in Brevard (LAB) is a 501 (c) (3), all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to teaching literacy skills to the adult residents of Brevard County so that they may reach their full potential in their families, workplace, and community.
Description
When the original organization, Brevard Adult Literacy Volunteers was founded in Titiusville, Flroida, the focus was on teaching reading to the migrants who worked in the fields. The organization has had many distinct outeach efforts over the past 50 years but has remained true to the basic tenet: one-on-one tutoring in the public libraries across the county. After they're assessed, adult learners meet with their tutor once a week for a minimum of 60 - 90 minutes. All materials are provided at no cost.
Covid was difficult for us and we are now recovering from not being able to meet with students. Our county has a population of 615,000, of which 16% cannot read a simple sentence. Our students currently range in age from 20 - 80. They are both students who had an American education as well as individuals from all over the world. Adults have opportunities to attend group classes in English but some prefer and need to have the one-on-one opportunity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Cocoa, FL 32922
DATE POSTED
June 12, 2022
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Tutors work with their student once a week for 60 - 90 minutes at a library closest to the student's home. There are 17 libraries in Brevard County.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others. Strong verbal and written skills.