Literacy Tutor

Join us and be part of this inspiring Literacy Tutor program

where your time and talents can

change lives!

YWCA Kalamazoo, in partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC).

Experience the joy of helping others reach their goals. As a KLC Literacy Tutor, you will help YWCA clients build confidence, improve literacy, and develop practical skills, such as preparing for the GED, creating a resume, and interview skills, to pursue education and job opportunities.

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Volunteer Position: YWCA/KLC Tutor

Tutoring Location: YWCA - 353 E. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI

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YWCA Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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Qualifications:

• Good reading and writing skills
• Be conscientious, flexible, patient, and positive
• Ability to respond to others in a warm, realistic, and nonjudgmental manner
• Have access to transportation
• Be willing to have a background check performed
• Openness to work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to complete YWCA and KLC application forms

Responsibilities:

• Meet once or twice weekly for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Prepare for each lesson.
• Keep a record of student progress, your preparation time, and teaching time.
• Inform the program coordinator of any problems or changes in tutoring status.
• Provide encouragement and support to the student.
• Set goals with your student and monitor the student’s changing needs and goals.

Training: Location for training will be provided

• Extensive training will be provided by KLC
• Volunteers will use the KLC “YWCA Satellite Site” 2-3 times a week for 3 hours each evening for training.
• Must be available for all class times: 6 pm to 9 pm.
• Classes could run as long as 6+ weeks.

Volunteers are required to complete both YWCA and KLC applications.

YWCA Background checks are required.