English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) assist people in learning to speak English as their second language. The training takes place over a four week period with one follow up session. After the training a tutor is assigned a group of four students at a mutually convenient time for everyone. There is wait list of students in need of tutors! THE TRAINING IS FREE; HOWEVER, THERE IS A $30 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FEE FOR THE MATERIALS. THE DEPOSIT WILL BE REFUNDED AT THE END OF THE COURSE.

WE DO REQUEST THAT YOU ATTEND A VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION TO LEARN WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A TUTOR. Orientations will be held in the mornings on the following dates: Wednesday, June 18, Westport Library, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM; Thursday, June 19, Stratford Library, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Wednesday, July 16, Trumbull Library, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM; Thursday, July 17, Fairfield Main Library, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. ESOL training will be Wednesdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Literacy Vollunteers Bridgeport office, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Please call 1-800-345-7323 to register. You must attend all sessions to be a certified tutor.
To be an ESOL tutor you do not need to speak a foreign language; English is the only requirement. You will be expected to meet with your students on a weekly basis.Please call 1-800-345-7323 for more information or registration information.

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

Volunteers will work with the following groups

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

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

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

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Literacy

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Teaching Tutoring

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

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Address:

177 State Street, Third Floor Bridgeport, CT 06604 (See a map)

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

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Bridgeport Fairfield Greens Farms Milford Southport Stratford

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