Grow a Love for Literacy - One-on-One Adult Literacy Tutor

Help an adult in your community build a love for literacy that’ll make them more confident and independent!

The RCLS Adult Literacy program is looking for one-on-one volunteer tutors open to making a difference in an adult learner’s life either in-person at an RCLS library branch or virtually. Whether it’s tackling everyday tasks like reading medicine labels or writing an email, speaking more confidently in English, looking to improve job prospects, or becoming a citizen, your support will allow adult learners to grow and flourish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet with an assigned learner for 1.5-3 hours per week for a minimum of six months.
• Maintain a supportive, patient, and encouraging learning environment.
• Create additional material tailored to an assigned learner’s individual literacy needs, goals, and interests along with usage of program-provided materials.
• Track and report learner progress through monthly reports.
• Attend tutor support meetings, tutor development trainings, and a minimum of one event/activity per year to support the program.

Qualifications:

• Age eighteen or older. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• No teaching experience required! Training and continuous support are provided.

Looking for:

• Patience, flexibility, and a deep respect for diverse cultures and life experiences.
• A minimum six-month commitment.
• Comfort using a computer (emails, Zoom, online forms, etc.).
• Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

Time Commitment:

Onboarding: In-person interview, online Volunteer Orientation plus 6 hours of Volunteer Tutor Training. Find scheduled dates HERE. Onboarding can take 2 months.

Volunteering: A minimum commitment of six months of ongoing weekly sessions. Flexible scheduling based on your and your learner’s mutual availability.