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Volunteer English as a Second Language Tutors

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ORGANIZATION: Literacy Council of Southwestern PA

  • 2 people are interested

The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA, in conjunction with Intermediate Unit 1, is seeking individuals interested in helping tutor adults in the community through our English as a Second Lanugage program.

We are currently seeking volunteers for Washington, Greene, Fayette, and Westmoreland Counties. All training is provided.

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About Literacy Council of Southwestern PA

Location:

351 Montgomery Ave, P.O. Box 1584, Washington, PA 15301, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Literacy Council of Southwestern PA (LCSWPA) is to empower adults and families with literacy skills that enable them to lead successful, fulfilled lives as members of our communities.

Description

Founded in 1985, the LCSWPA has transformed the lives of adults and their families throughout Southwestern PA by giving the gift of reading, writing, and language skills to adults, thereby empowering economic opportunity, a sense of community and a higher quality of life. The LCSWPA is a volunteer-based, privately funded nonprofit with a mission to promote economic opportunity, a strong and united community, and a higher quality of life for all people through literacy.
The LCSWPA, in collaboration with Intermediate Unit 1, provides adult tutoring services through their Adult Basic Education, English as Second Language, both TOEFL and Citizenship preparation, and GED Test Preparation programs. It supports the families of the students by offering a Children's Literacy program and the signature Baby Book Bag Program.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

351 Montgomery Ave.Washington, PA 15301

(40.18122,-80.25597)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • We ask for a commitment of 3 hours per week for at least 1 year.
  • New Tutor Workshop Training and Shadowing.

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