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

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+)

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