| Last updated on May 9, 2008 |
Tutors assist people in learning to speak English as their second language. Hundreds of people in Fairfield County speak little or no English. We will train you to help them learn to speak English. Our students' eagerness to learn English is amazing. We currently have a waiting list of students in need of tutors. Tutoring times are at your convenience. Tutors must speak English clearly and be clearly understood. Training is free;however,there is a $30 deposit fee for materials which will be refunded upon completion of tutor training. PEOPLE INTERESTED SHOULD ATTEND A VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION TO LEARN WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A TUTOR.Orientations will be in the mornings, Wednesday, June 18, Westport Library, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 19, Stratford Library, 10 AM - 11:30 AM, Wednesday, July 16, Trumbull Library, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 17, Fairfield Library, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. ESOL Training will be Wednesday mornings, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27,Sept. 17, )ct. 15, Literacy Volunteers Bridgeport office, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.To be a certified tutor you need to attend all training sessions.
Potential tutors need to be high school graduates. You do not need to speak another language, English is the only requirement. You will be expected to meet with your students on a weekly basis. If you are interested in attending classes, please call 1-800-345-7323 for information and registration and future classes.
This opportunity is sponsored by: Literacy Volunteers/Southeastern Fairfield County, Inc.
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Older Adults (55+) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Evenings |
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Weekends |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Education & Technology |
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Literacy |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| English Language Instruction |
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Tutoring |
| Reading |
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Contact Person:
Jan Galletly, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
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Directions:
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We are located in the Norwalk Public Library. As you enter the library, the door to the LVA/SFC office is immediately on the right.
I-95 South to Exit 15. Bear right off exit ramp - At the light light take a right onto West Ave. Continue north on West Ave. through six more traffic lights. At the sixth light, take a left hand turn onto Mott Avenue. The Norwalk Library is on the right.
Nearest Bus Stop: Norwalk Wheel Hub, 5 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.LVSFC.org
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