Last updated on December 22, 2008

Reading prescription labels, helping a child with their homework or filling out a job applications. These are some of the goals of immigrants, refugees and native-born Minnesotans learning how to read and write. Join this important work: tutor an adult in basic reading, writing or math skills. Tutors are also needed to help adult learners prepare for their GED. One-to-one, small group or classroom assistant opportunities are available.

No previous tutoring or teaching experience is necessary. Training is provided. The time commitment for this opportunity is 2-3 hours per week for a six month minimum. Morning, afternoon and evening opportunities are available. Age requirement: 18 or 16 with parent or guardian.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Minnesota Literacy Council

Volunteers will work with the following groups

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

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening X X X X

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

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

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Education & Technology Nonprofit Organization Literacy

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Advocacy Tutoring Reading

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Contact Person:
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Address:

756 Transfer Road Saint Paul, MN 55114 (See a map)

Directions:

From Minneapolis and Suburbs: • Take 94 East • Take the Cretin/Vandalia Exit • At the top of the exit, take a left. • Go to University Avenue, take a right. • Immediately get in the lefthand lane and take a left on Transfer Road. • Pass the Amtrak Station and you will see a row of office buildings. • Pull into the parking lot and look for 756 Minnesota Literacy Council. From St. Paul and Suburbs: • Take 94 West • Take the Cretin/Vandalia Exit • At the top of the exit, take a right. • Go to University Avenue, take a right. • Immediately get in the lefthand lane and take a left on Transfer Road. • Pass the Amtrak Station and you will see a row of office buildings. • Pull into the parking lot and look for 756 Minnesota Literacy Council.

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Statewide:		Available throughout all of Minnesota

Web Site: http://www.theMLC.org

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