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The Reading Program (RP), Santa Clara County Library’s Adult Literacy Program, is looking for tutors to work one-on-one with adult learners who wish to improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills.
We work with dedicated, patient, flexible and sensitive volunteers who create a positive learning environment where adults can thrive and learn without embarrassment.
With improved literacy skills and the confidence that comes with them, adult learners are able to pursue a better life and a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.
To be part of our program, no prior experience is necessary.
Before being matched with a learner, volunteers, who must be over 18 years-old, have to:
Attend a 1-hour orientation and a 3-hour training
Have a live scan/background check done (request done and fees paid by the library)
Be available to tutor 2 hours per week for at least 6 months (virtually or in-person)
Next Tutor Orientations* are scheduled for:
Wednesday, September 2, 10:00-11:00am or 1:00-2:00 pm via Zoom
Wednesday, October 7, 2:00-3:00 pm or 6:00-7:00 pm via Zoom
Next Tutor Trainings* are scheduled for:
Saturday, September 12, 12:30 pm -5:30 pm via Zoom
Saturday, October 17, 12:30 pm -5:30 pm via Zoom
*Registration is required
*For more information on upcoming orientation/training dates and locations, please check out our website: https://sccl.bibliocms.com/reading-program/tutor-orientation-and-tutor-training-schedule-and-locations/
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Santa Clara County Library District - Saratoga Library
Location:
13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070, US
Mission Statement
The Public Library is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and the joys of reading for our diverse community.
Description
Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.
Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Women
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
13650 Saratoga Ave.Saratoga, CA95070
(37.27011,-122.01511)
DATE POSTED
July 10, 2020
SKILLS
Verbal / Written Communication
Literacy / Reading
Adult Education
Reading / Writing
Tutoring
English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Two hours per week for at least six months
All background check fees will be paid for by the Library
