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Adult Literacy Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Adult Literacy Project, Waubonsee Community College
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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132 people are interested
If you like working one on one or in a small group helping someone learn, then this is the opportunity for you!
You can volunteer to do one (or even all!) of the following:
- Meet with a student 1 on 1 as a tutor and help them learn English, Math, or computer skills
- Assist a teacher in a classroom while they teach English to non-native speakers
- Assist a teacher in a classroom while they teach reading, English, or math to native and non-native English speakers who may be working towards earning a GED
- Lead a conversation, computer skills, math, or reading/writing group.
What is the time commitment?
1.5 - 2 hours per week.
What is the schedule?
What are the requirements to be a tutor?
- A high school diploma or GED
- A passion for helping others learn
- Interested in completing free tutor training either online or in-person
- Complete a background check (at no cost to you)
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About Adult Literacy Project, Waubonsee Community College
Location:
18 S. River St Suite 480, Aurora, IL 60506, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Adult Literacy Project at Waubonsee Community College is to empower adults to be responsible citizens through improved literacy skills.
Description
The Adult Literacy Project at Waubonsee Community College began in 1985.
Trained volunteers provide customized English language tutoring in both reading and writing to adults who want to improve their skills or learn English as a second language. Volunteers may work one-on-one with a student, tutor as a volunteer aide in a Waubonsee Adult Education classroom, assist in the Adult Education Learning Center or volunteer in the open classroom.
Volunteer tutors receive 16 hours of professional training and all of the materials they need to teach adults to read, write and/or speak the English language. The training is usually 2 Saturdays (both days required). The free training sessions are offered several times a year. The project also has an online training that is self paced. The Adult Literacy Project is an affiliate of ProLiteracy Worldwide.
Volunteer tutors must be high school graduates who enjoy the English language, have patience and a positive mental attituade. Tutor qualifications also include dependability and a willingness to learn and accept cultural differences.
The students are all adults ranging in age from 16 to 80 who hold many different jobs and have various ethnic backgrounds. All the students served by the Adult Literacy project need assistance in reading, writing, and/or speaking the English language. Many ae native English speakers but some are learning English as their second language.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
18 S. River St.Aurora, IL 60506
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Basic Computer Skills
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hours of training
- Tutor 1.5 hours a week