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ORGANIZATION: LITERACY FOR ADULTS IN BREVARD INC

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Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Literacy for Adults in Brevard (LAB) is seeking dedicated tutors to help individuals with low literacy skills or those for whom English is a second language. By committing just 90 minutes a week at your local library, you can transform lives and empower learners to reach their full potential.What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive Training: LAB provides all necessary training and materials to ensure you feel confident and prepared.
  • Personalized Matching: You will be paired with a learner based on your library location and the specific needs of the individual, allowing for a tailored tutoring experience.
  • Community Impact: Your contribution will help bridge literacy gaps, enabling learners to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills.
This is not just volunteering; it’s an opportunity to create lasting change in someone’s life. Whether you're looking to give back to the community or gain valuable experience, your involvement can make a significant difference. This version emphasizes the impact, training, and personal connection involved in tutoring, making it more appealing to potential volunteers.

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About LITERACY FOR ADULTS IN BREVARD INC

Location:

PO BOX 561201, ROCKLEDGE, FL 32956, US

Mission Statement

Established in 1971, Literacy for Adults in Brevard (LAB) is a 501 (c) (3), all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to teaching literacy skills to the adult residents of Brevard County so that they may reach their full potential in their families, workplace, and community.

Description

When the original organization, Brevard Adult Literacy Volunteers was founded in Titiusville, Flroida, the focus was on teaching reading to the migrants who worked in the fields. The organization has had many distinct outeach efforts over the past 50 years but has remained true to the basic tenet: one-on-one tutoring in the public libraries across the county. After they're assessed, adult learners meet with their tutor once a week for a minimum of 60 - 90 minutes. All materials are provided at no cost.

Covid was difficult for us and we are now recovering from not being able to meet with students. Our county has a population of 615,000, of which 16% cannot read a simple sentence. Our students currently range in age from 20 - 80. They are both students who had an American education as well as individuals from all over the world. Adults have opportunities to attend group classes in English but some prefer and need to have the one-on-one opportunity.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
Employment
Immigrants & Refugees
Education & Literacy, Employment, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Cocoa, FL 32922

(28.359846,-80.73003)
 

DATE POSTED

November 19, 2024

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Adult Education
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Tutors work with their student once a week for 90 minutes at a library closest to the student's home. There are 17 libraries in Brevard County.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others. Strong verbal and written skills.

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