Walk-In Adult Literacy Tutor

Be a learning ally and help an adult in your community! Provide free one-on-one walk-in tutoring to adults at the Western County Literacy Center in Jurupa Valley for at least 3 months to assist them in achieving their literacy goals. From reading and writing to digital literacy, citizenship preparation, ESL, and more, you don’t just teach; you bridge the gap to a life of opportunities by facilitating access to the tools they need to build a better life.

No teaching experience required! Training and continuous support are provided.

Responsibilities:

• Meet one-on-one with adult learners in 30-minute to 1-hour long sessions at the Western County Literacy Center on scheduled walk-in programming dates at least three times a month for a minimum of three months
• Provide assistance for at least 1.5 hours per programming date
• Implement tutoring sessions tailored to the individual literacy needs, goals, and interests of the learner(s)
• Submit monthly reports on tutoring time spent, goals worked on, challenges faced, and milestones achieved by the monthly deadline
• Notify RCLS literacy staff regarding learner needs, challenges, concerns, questions, or situations that could affect tutoring for either you or the learner
• Attend monthly tutor support meetings, tutor development trainings, and a minimum of one event/activity per year to support the program
• Share information with learners about library services, programs, and the use of resources, and encourage them to participate in literacy opportunities

Qualifications:

• Age eighteen or older. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Patient, flexible, dependable, caring, inclusive, and culturally sensitive attitude.
• Able to maintain a minimum three-month commitment to meeting with adult learners weekly.
• Comfortable using a computer, email, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite programs preferred.
• Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

Time Commitment:

In-person interview, online Volunteer Orientation plus 6 hours of Volunteer Tutor Training, LiveScan, and an additional Walk-In Tutor training, then ongoing sessions for a minimum of three months. Find scheduled dates HERE.

Contact Person:

Ursula Garcia, Senior Literacy Associate - Literacy@rivlib.net | 951-685-6901