Last updated on September 9, 2008

Tutors assist native born Americans to read and write English. Many in Fairfield County can only sign their names, and that is the extent of their reading and writing capabilities. Our aim is to help people increase their job skills and gain opportunities to get a better paying position. It is simple to become a Basic Literacy Tutor.Training is free;however, there is a $30 deposit for materials that will be refunded upon completion of tutor training.

PEOPLE INTERESTED ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND A VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION TO LEARN WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A TUTOR. The next Orientations are Tuesday morning, Sept. 23, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Norwalk Library, and Tuesday night, Sept. 23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. The next step is to take the BL Tutor Training Course which starts Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, St. Joesph's Manor, Trumbull. The classes continue through Nov. 4th with two additional on Dec. 2 and Jan. 9. You need to attend all classes to be certified.There are approximately 20 hours of training. You will be assigned a student after 15 hours of classes. You are expected to meet with your student for two hours a week.If you are interested in attending classes, please call 1-800-345-7323 for information and registration.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Literacy Volunteers/Southeastern Fairfield County, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Men Women Minorities Young Adults (18-25)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Literacy

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

English Language Instruction Tutoring Reading

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Contact Person:
Jan Galletly, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

1 Belden Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 (See a map)

Directions:

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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