Volunteer Tutor in Roseburg, OR -Reading, Basic Math, GED Test Prep

Goal:

To plan and implement tutoring sessions for adult learners who want to improve their literacy skills so that they can function more effectively as workers, family, and community members.

Qualifications:

§Good interpersonal skills

§A sense of humor

§Ability to encourage people and inspire trust

§Awareness of cultural differences

§Be able to speak, read, and write in English fluently

§Respect for client as an adult peer

§Enthusiasm for learning

§Patience, flexibility, perseverance

§Interest in working with people who live with disabilities

§Basic math and computer skills; able to navigate the web

Responsibilities:

§Give individual attention to the learner’s needs

§Establish good rapport

§Plan lessons and activities for learning basic math and/or reading skills

§Keep detailed records

§Provide detailed reports about learner’s progress

§Maintain contact with the Program Coordinator

§Refer the learner to the client’s ILS for needs other than tutoring

Benefits:

§Opportunity to help increase a person’s quality of life

§Build communication and leadership skills

§Giving back to your community

§Acquire Case Management Skills

§Learn lesson planning

§Satisfaction gained by helping others

§Work experience and job recommendations

§Be part of a friendly team environment

Hours:

Tutoring schedules vary according to your availability and how much time you want to invest on a weekly basis.Our office hours are Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 4:00pm; closed for lunch 12p-1p.One tutor may work 1 or 2 hours a day per week or 8-10 hours per week on various days.Others just want to be on-call for when a tutor calls in sick.We strive to be flexible.