Why Volunteer?

Volunteer

 

There are many ways you can help us make a difference in another adult's life:

  • Become a volunteer tutor
  • Assist students in the computer lab
  • Help with events, such as volunteer appreciation or our spelling bee fundraiser
  • Lead an English conversation group
  • Answer the office phone for a few hours
  • Share a unique talent to help fulfill our mission

Read the Volunteer Tutor Job Description.

 

Tutor FAQ

   
  
  

Upcoming Volunteer Training

Each One Teach One

If you can read, you can teach someone to read.
If you can speak English, you can teach someone to speak English.

Literacy Council 101

Take the first step to becoming a volunteer by attending Literacy Council 101, an orientation to our program, the services we provide, and how you can help!  Computer lab volunteers, computer lab support, office helpers, and other volunteers are all encouraged to attend. 

Register for one of the upcoming sessions.  Each session is 6pm-8pm.:

  • Wednesday, May 15th
  • Wednesday, June 19th
  • Tuesday, August 13th

Tutor Training

To continue the journey to becoming a fully trained tutor, you can sign up to come back at a later date for our 10-hr Tutor Training (see 2013 training dates).  Completion of Literacy Council 101 and Tutor Training are required to be matched with a student. 

Participants are trained on the Laubach Method (our foundational curriculum), adult learning theory, small group instruction, using authentic materials, and program-specific procedures.

Training Costs

  • We appreciate a $20 donation from training participants (assistance available).
  • After initial training, books, materials, and professional development activities are free to participants who are matched with a student.

Note to churches and other organizations:  As training space allows, we continue to welcome volunteers seeking certification for your programs or other purposes and request a $50 donation per participant.

Sign up: email info@literacyunion.org or call 704-226-1425