Volunteer Tutor for English for Speakers of Other Languages Program
ORGANIZATION: Franklin Public Library
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The Franklin Public Library offers free English language tutoring for those new to the English language, as well as English speakers who would like to improve their basic reading and writing skills.
Volunteer Requirements- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Speak English clearly
- Have patience
- No teaching experience necessary
- Volunteers do not need to be Franklin residents
- One orientation session
- Meet with your student 1 hour per week for one year
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About Franklin Public Library
Location:
118 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038, US
Mission Statement
The Franklin Public Library offers free English language tutoring for those new to the English language, as well as English speakers who would like to improve their basic reading and writing skills.
Description
The Franklin Public Library is considered America's first public library. In 1778, when the town was incorporated, the designated name Exeter was changed to Franklin in honor of Dr. Benjamin Franklin. In return Franklin was asked to donate a bell for the town's church steeple. Acknowledging that "sense" was preferable to "sound", Dr. Franklin responded with an offer of books for the use of the town's residents. When the volumes arrived, a great controversy arose over who should be allowed to use them. On November 20th, 1790, those attending Franklin's town meeting voted to lend the books to all Franklin inhabitants free of charge. This vote established the Franklin collection as the first public library in the United States. The original Franklin collection is still housed in a book case in the library's Reading Gallery.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Education & Literacy,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
Sat Mar 01, 2025 - Thu May 29, 2025
WHERE
118 Main StreetFranklin, MA 02038
(42.08542 ,-71.40003 )
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2025
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 1 hour per week