Nonprofit
Published 4 months ago
Become a literacy volunteer!
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Bloomfield, NJ
Details
Start Date:
July 10, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
End Date:
January 10, 2027, 8:00 PM EST
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Cost:
Fee Required
Cause Areas:
Civic Engagement, Education, Immigrants or Refugees, Volunteering
Benefits:
Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Other Requirements:
High School Diploma
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Become a Volunteer Literacy Tutor with Literacy Volunteers of America, Essex and Passaic Counties and help adults improve their English language and literacy skills.
Volunteer tutors work with small groups of 3-5 adult learners for at least 2 hours per week, either in person or online. Tutors complete a 10-hour training course (5 sessions, 2 hours each) before being matched with students.
No teaching experience is necessary. Volunteers come from many different professional and personal backgrounds and support adult learners including immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and U.S. citizens.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1-year commitment
- Available to tutor weekly
- Able to meet locally in Essex or Passaic Counties, NJ
This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community!
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near Bloomfield, NJ
Associated Location
Bloomfield Public Library
90 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, USA
2nd Floor
2nd Floor
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Please email your completed Tutor Package to seckerling@lvaep.org
