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386 people are interested
Change an Adult Life Through Literacy: Become a Tutor!
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida (formerly Learn to Read Jacksonville)
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386 people are interested
Join us as a Volunteer Tutor!
The Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida is seeking dedicated volunteer tutors. Tutors are essential to our mission and play a significant role in making a positive impact on our students' lives. Working with an adult learner is a rewarding experience!
Our Tutors:
Must be at least 18 years of age AND pass a background screening
Receive online training, curriculum, materials, and support
Commit to at least 6 months of volunteering, approximately 1 hour a week
Tutor adult students who generally read below a 9th grade level
Work one-on-one, with a small group, or computer-based instruction
Help a student build reading, language, and/or math skills
Help a student work towards earning his/her GED
Work during varied times and locations based on student and tutor preferences
Are part of a team to change adult lives through literacy!
*Tutor sessions may be completed 100% online or a combination of online/in-person. Students may request online or in-person tutoring support. If online, tutors will need a computer, WiFi, and a phone to participate. If in-person, tutoring is conducted in public locations such as libraries, coffee shops, etc.
More opportunities with Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida (formerly Learn to Read Jacksonville)
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About Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida (formerly Learn to Read Jacksonville)
Location:
40 E Adams St, Suite 215, Jacksonville, FL 32202, US
Mission Statement
The Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida’s mission is to increase literacy awareness and improve adult literacy in Jacksonville through formal instruction and volunteer-based tutoring.
Description
The Literacy Alliance offers adults (16 years and older) small group classes, computer-assisted instruction, and one-on-one tutoring to improve reading, writing, and math skills. We also offer workshops/classes in financial literacy, health literacy, and career coaching. All of our classes are 100% free to our students.
This important work would not be possible without the support of the community, volunteers, and donors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
40 E Adams StreetSuite 215Jacksonville, FL 32202
DATE POSTED
August 27, 2024
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- Reading Comprehension
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 1 to 1 1/2 hours/week of instruction with a student for six months.