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Published 10/10/25 4:40PM
Help an Adult Learn to Read - Change a Life! (And it just might be yours!)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Oroville, CA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
2 - 3 hours tutoring per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
12
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Education, Immigrants or Refugees
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Other Requirements:
Please call 530-552-5650 for Tutor Training dates.
Description
To read the newspaper, understand a medicine label, write a letter, fill out an application, or read to a child - these are examples of common goals set by adult learners. Become a volunteer tutor and help someone realize their literacy goals and potential. No previous experience necessary. After completing training provided by Literacy Services, tutors are paired with an adult learner. Pairs typically meet once or twice a week for an hour to an hour and a half each meeting.
Qualifications:
- Desire to help someone else
- Comfortable reading, writing and speaking in English
- Flexible, friendly, patient, optimistic and dependable
- Able to commit six months
Location
On-site
Butte County Library, Oroville Branch
1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, California, US
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