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Published 8/14/25 8:00PM
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Adult Literacy Tutor - English Language Learners (ELL) - Ventura County Library Locations

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Ventura, CA
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Approximately one hour per week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Education
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Become a Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor - English Language Learner (ELL)!

    Ventura County Library’s READ Adult Literacy Program helps adults improve their reading and writing skills so that they can perceive a positive impact on their lives in such areas as self-esteem, employment, family life, and community involvement. This is a new program - we are seeking dynamic volunteers to lead small group events or hold one-on-one tutoring sessions with English Language Learners.

    Our locations are throughout Ventura County and are listed here:

    • https://www.vencolibrary.org/locations

    As a tutor, you will be:

    • Trained to provide free one-to-one reading and writing instruction, along with ELL best practices.
    • Paired with an adult learner at a library location convenient for you.
    • Or, lead a small group event focused on practicing conversational English.
    • Expected to meet as a pair, or lead a small group, for about an hour a week.

    Our main goals include:

    • Developing students' receptive English language skills of listening and reading comprehension.
    • Developing students' productive English language skills in speaking and writing.

    The benefits of tutoring include:

    • Helping change someone’s life and positively impacting the community.
    • Building tutoring experience and developing a professional network in adult education.

    We are affiliated with:

    • California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) - libraryliteracy.org
    • ProLiteracy - proliteracy.org

    For more information, please email READ@ventura.org.

    Location

    On-site
    Ventura, California, US

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