Share
your love of reading
with a local adult
who struggles to
read well and comprehend
everything from a
job application to
prescription medicine
instructions. Volunteers
are also needed to
help area immigrants
or refugees adjust
to the language and
culture of this country.
With a growing waiting
list for our programs,
every volunteer can
make a difference.
All
it takes is a time
commitment of three
to four hours a week
for a 12-month period.
Tutoring
takes place in public,
supervised locations
such as libraries,
churches and office
buildings
at times and dates
that are convenient
with your schedule.
Join our team of
more
than
200 volunteers who come from a wide variety of social, economic, occupational, and cultural backgrounds and
have experienced
the rewards
of giving the
gift of reading.
Frequently
Asked Questions:
- What
does it take
to become a tutor? Good
verbal communication
skills, cultural
sensitivity to
people of diverse
backgrounds,
a genuine concern
for people, and
a minimum high
school diploma
or GED and transportation. Tutors
should also have
a willingness
to commit to
two hours a week
for one full
year, including
training by Literacy
Center staff.
- Are
there other volunteer
opportunities
besides tutoring? The
Literacy Center
offers a variety
of volunteer
opportunities,
including office
work, event coordination,
and support for
annual donor,
staff, and fundraising
events, etc.,
and other needs.
- How
does a person
become a volunteer? Please
call us at 616.459.5151
or click
here.
If
you would like to learn more information about becoming a volunteer for our program, please contact Angela Steele, Director of Adult Tutoring Program at 616.459.5151
ext.15 or e-mail at asteele@literacycenterwm.org |
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Prospective
Tutors:
For
the calendar of upcoming trainings and orientations, click
here.
For
more information
about these
resources or
the Adult Tutoring
Program please
call 616.459.5151. |
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