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ORGANIZATION: Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts

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Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts (LVSCM) provides free, confidential, flexibly scheduled and individualized tutoring to adults in Basic Literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) through the use of professionally trained and supported volunteer tutors.

Tutoring is a wonderful opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in someone’s life, and it can also change your life in unexpected ways. LVSCM tutors are dedicated, patient, flexible and encouraging volunteers who create a positive learning environment where adults can thrive and learn without embarrassment. Tutors prepare individualized lessons for their students and focus on the goals, skills and everyday materials that are important to their students.

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About Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts

Location:

236 MAIN ST, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550, US

Mission Statement

Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts (LVSCM) believes in the power of literacy to transform lives, economically elevate families, and create more equitable communities. We provide free, confidential and individualized tutoring in basic literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to adults who cannot or will not attend classroom programs for a variety of reasons. These adults are the most in need of instruction, the hardest to reach and the hardest to serve.

Description

Since 1975, Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts (formerly knows as Literacy Volunteers of the Tri-Community) has provided free, confidential, and individualized tutoring services to adults in basic literacy (BL) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Tutoring is provided by professionally trained and supported volunteer tutors. Adult learners and tutors work one-on-one at a time and at a public place that is mutually convenient.

LVSCM is an affiliate of Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts (LVM), the state's leading provider of literacy tutoring for adults, and is one of the network's 12 affiliate programs throughout the state. LVSCM is the only program in the South-Central Massachusetts region to provide these vital services. We primarily serve the towns of Southbridge, Sturbridge, Charlton, Webster, and Dudley, though there is no residency or citizenship requirement to receive services.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Southbridge, MA 01550

(42.07497,-72.03368)
 

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Adult Education
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 Hour Volunteer Information Session; 18 Hour Tutor Training; 2 hours per week of tutoring for a minimum of 9-12 months.
  • • High school diploma or equivalent • Successful completion of 18 hour tutor training and 2 hour orientation • Able to create a flexible, responsive, non-threatening and respectful learning experience for your student

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