Passionate about English? Volunteer to help an English Learner today!

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Create an impact in YOUR community by joining our team of volunteers as an ESL tutor! Help non-native speakers gain the necessary English language skills to advocate for themselves and their loved ones in their day to day lives.

Volunteers will:

• Meet weekly (Virtually or In Person) with an Adult Learner or a small group of Adult Learners to help them learn English.
• Work with Adult Learner(s) to identify their goals as English Learner(s).
• Work with Yolo Reads and Library Staff to find materials to assist in the tutoring process.
• Assist in tracking student needs and progress by completing monthly reports
• Attend volunteer trainings and meetings

• No experience required. We welcome both experienced and novice tutors.
• Age minimum of 18
• Good organization skills
• Use creative and interactive instruction methods
• Good use of technology and video conference apps
• Motivated to help learners achieve their goals
• MUST BE A RESIDENT OF YOLO COUNTY OR IMMEDIATE SURROUNDING COUNTIES (SACRAMENTO, SOLANO, etc.)

• Fluency or bilingualism in another language (especially Arabic, Russian and Spanish)