Help an Adult Learn to Read - Change a Life! (And it just might be yours!)

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