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17 people are interested
Teach an adult to read. You'll be amazed at what you learn!
ORGANIZATION: Read Santa Clara, Adult and Family Literacy Program, Santa Clara City Library
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17 people are interested
Read Santa Clara, the adult literacy program of the Santa Clara City Library, needs volunteer literacy tutors. Volunteer tutors work with adult learners to improve their basic reading, writing and/or math skills. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, proficient at speaking, reading and writing English at a high school level or above and need to commit to tutor for 2 hours a week for a minimum period of six months. No teaching experience needed! Orientation and tutor training provided. Volunteers need to get fingerprint clearance and comply with other requirements. Volunteers need to participate in 10 hours of free tutor training over Zoom (along with 1-2 hours of self-study.)
Volunteers tutor adult learners 1:1 or in small groups, in-person or virtually.
Please go to https://tinyurl.com/rscvolunteerorientation2024 to sign up for one of the orientation sessions over Zoom. Or you can contact Read Santa Clara at (408) 615-2956 or email readsantaclara@santaclaraca.gov to learn more. Orientation is being offered over Zoom on the following dates:
- Monday, 1/8/2023, 9:30-10:30 am
-Thursday, 1/11/2023, 9:30-10:30 am
Tutor Training will be held on Monday and Thursday mornings, 9:30 am- 12 noon (over Zoom) on 2/22, 2/26, 2/29 and 3/25.
More opportunities with Read Santa Clara, Adult and Family Literacy Program, Santa Clara City Library
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About Read Santa Clara, Adult and Family Literacy Program, Santa Clara City Library
Location:
2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051, US
Mission Statement
Read Santa Clara trains and supports community volunteers to provide free one-on-one and small group tutoring to adults who can speak English but need help with basic reading, writing and /or math skills.
Description
Read Santa Clara's trained volunteer tutors serve over 100 adult learners in a year, helping them achieve their goals as family members, workers, community members and lifelong learners. Tutoring takes place at one of three Santa Clara City Library branches and in other public places within the City of Santa Clara.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Santa Clara City Library2635 Homestead RoadSanta ClaraSanta Clara, CA 95051
DATE POSTED
December 30, 2023
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week for a minimum period of six months
- Read and write at a high school level or above; speak English well; be patient, flexible and kind; be willing to tutor for 2 hours for 6 months or more; complete a volunteer application ; get fingerprint clearance; complete tutor training