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VOLUNTEER TUTORS FOR ADULTS LEARNING ENGLISH
ORGANIZATION: LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY INC
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This is a volunteer opportunity to help an adult change their life by learning to understand, speak, read, and write English. We have over 75 adults waiting for tutors in North Port as well as a growing number in Venice.
After attending training, new tutors will have the opportunity to select an adult student. Some pairs meet only once per week for one hour. Others meet longer and/or more often. It depends on the tutor and the student's availability. Training materials are available for tutors to check out.
Our Literacy Office in the North Port Library at 13800 S. Tamiami Trail is staffed by a part-time Coordinator who is the first contact for new volunteers and students. Contact Karen at north.port.literacy@gmail.com to register for tutor training or call on Tues. - Thurs. afternoons 941-861-1320.
Tutor training is provided. North Port has a large number of Ukrainian immigrants which is growing due to the war in their country. This area has a diverse population, and typically we have adult students each year from as many as 50 different countries.
Literacy Volunteers also has an office in the William H. Jervey Venice Public Library at 300 Nokomis Ave. S. that is staffed by a part-time Coordinator. Contact Peter at venice.literacy@gmail.com, 941-861-1352. We have fewer student requests for service in Venice, and often more volunteers. Many Venice volunteers tutor North Port students because of the high demand for tutors there.
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About LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY INC
Location:
300 NOKOMIS AVE., VENICE, FL 34285, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to change the lives of adults with low literacy skills by providing tutoring, educational technology, and classes that effectively increase their English reading, writing, and speaking skills at no cost to the adult learners.
Description
Literacy Volunteers trains volunteers, interviews adults who request services, matches tutors with adult students, provides textbooks and other training materials, and offers ongoing support for tutors and students. Tutoring services are free to adult learners.
If you can read, write, speak English, and have the ability to be flexible and patient with an adult learner, YOU can become a trained tutor. Prior teaching experience or knowledge of another language is NOT required.
Our training prepares volunteers to help foreign-born adults learn English as a Second Language (ESL) and help English-speaking adults improve their reading skills (Basic Adult Literacy).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
13800 S. Tamiami TrailNorth Port, FL 34287
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2023
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We are transitioning from Zoom training to two 6-hour days of in-person tutor training. Tutoring dates and times are set up by tutors and adult students. Some pairs meet one hour a week, and others meet longer and/or multiple times per week.
- If you can read, write, speak English, and have the ability to be flexible and patient with an adult learner, YOU can become a trained tutor. Prior teaching experience or knowledge of another language is NOT required.