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Tutor an Adult in Basic Reading, Writing, and Spelling

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    90 min lessons, 2x/wk, plus travel and prep, 1+ yr
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    8
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Education, Immigrants or Refugees
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Comfortable with your own reading, writing, and spelling skills. No teaching experience required. First step is to complete a Tutor Orientation to learn more. Please visit ccclib.org/psc or call 925-691-3960 for details.

    Description

    Tutor an Adult in Basic Reading, Writing, and Spelling

    We will train you to tutor an adult in your community who wants to learn basic reading, writing, and spelling. Get to know someone new as you help a Contra Costa County neighbor build literacy skills and achieve personal goals, like earning their driver’s license, reading to a child, or passing the citizenship exam.

    Project Second Chance (PSC) learners reflect the diversity of our multicultural County. We encourage potential volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds to join us.

    PSC Tutors:

    • are kind, empathetic people. No experience needed - we’ll provide all necessary training and materials.
    • can read, write, and communicate in English
    • have 4 to 6 hours per week to volunteer (3 hours tutoring plus prep/travel)
    • can meet with a learner twice a week at a time that works for both, either virtually or at a public place (usually the local library)
    • are 21 years of age or older

    Could this be a fit for you? Want to learn more? Complete an online Prospective Tutor Orientation, then sign up for tutor training. https://ccclib.org/psc-prospective-tutor/

    We will train you to tutor an adult in your community who wants to learn basic reading, writing, and spelling. Get to know someone new as you help a Contra Costa County neighbor build literacy skills and achieve personal goals, like earning their driver’s license, reading to a child, or passing the citizenship exam.

    Project Second Chance (PSC) learners reflect the diversity of our multicultural County. We encourage potential volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds to join us.

    PSC Tutors:

    • are kind, empathetic people. No experience needed - we’ll provide all necessary training and materials.
    • can read, write, and communicate in English
    • have 4 to 6 hours per week to volunteer (3 hours tutoring plus prep/travel)
    • can meet with a learner twice a week at a time that works for both, either virtually or at a public place (usually the local library)
    • are 21 years of age or older

    Could this be a fit for you? Want to learn more? Complete an online Prospective Tutor Orientation, then sign up…

    Location

    On-site
    Various Contra Costa County Libraries, Antioch, California, US

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