Basic Literacy Tutor

Last updated on September 5, 2008

Literacy Volunteers of Southeastern Fairfield County (LVSFC) teaches native born American 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.

After the fourth training session, the volunteer is matched with a learner to meet on a day and time that is convenient for both the tutor and learner. Tutors and learners work together for two hours per week. We currently have a waiting list of students eager to learn.THERE IS A $30.00 DEPOSIT FOR MATERIALS THAT WILL BE REFUNDED UPON THE COMPLETION OF TUTOR TRAINING.

PEOPLE INTERESTED SHOULD ATTEND A VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION TO LEARN WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A TUTOR. The next Orientations are Tuesday, September 23, Morning, Norwalk Library, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM OR Night, St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. The next Basic Literacy Tutor Training starts Tuesday nights, Oct. 7, and continues Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, and Jan. 6, from 6:00PM - 9:00 PM. Attendance is required at all classes to be certified. Tutors need to be high school graduates. Please call 1-800-345-7323 to register or for more information.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Literacy Volunteers of Southeastern Fairfield County

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

Evenings Weekly

Weekdays

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

Education & Technology Literacy

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Reading Writing / Editing

Tutoring

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

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Address:

177 State Street, Third Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Directions:

From 95 South - Exit 27 bear right at "Y", toward Lafayette Street. Continue straight on Lafaette to State Street. Take a right on State Street. LVA/SFC is about 300 yards on right. From 95 North - Exit 27 continue straight off ramp. Take a left on Broad Steet. Take a right on State St. Parking is avaialble on Broad St. or Main St.
  Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Bridgeport Train Station,
  Walk distance (in minutes): 5
  Nearest Bus Stop: State and Broad Street/ State and Main Street, 2 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.fswinc.org/Our_Services/literacy.htm

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