Become a Volunteer ESOL Tutor!
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester
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Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester is seeking volunteer tutors! Since 1973, LVGW has provided free English language education to over 12,500 adult learners from 120+ countries! Volunteer tutors work one-on-one to help an adults gain language proficiency.
Want to make a difference in your community? Join our team! Prior to being matched with a student, volunteer tutors attend an information session and complete an 18-hour tutor training. Please contact us for tutor training dates and more information: info@lvgw.org
You will:
- Be matched with a student based on your availability
- Volunteer 2 hours each week for 9-12 months after training completion
- Help an adult learner reach goals through English language proficiency
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About Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester
Location:
Worcester Public Library, Salem Square-Suite 322, Worcester, MA 01608, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide social and economic empowerment through culturally compassionate English language education.
Description
With the help of our volunteer tutors, LVGW has served over 12,000 adult learners since 1973. We provide free and comprehensive training to our volunteers so they are fully equipped to plan lessons that meet the needs of a variety of adult learners.
Tutoring and increased English proficiency helps our students:
- develop greater self-esteem
- exercise rights and responsibilities for themselves and their families
- access job information and pursue career advancement
- participate meaningfully in the community
- become lifelong learners
Our volunteers must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
- demonstrate oral and written fluency in the English language
- demonstrate good character and a desire to help others learn
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Room 332Worcester, MA 01608
DATE POSTED
April 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- English
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours/week for 9-12 months