We are always in need of adult education tutors. We provide one-on-one tutoring to adults in reading, writing, math, and basic computer literacy. All tutors are volunteers and instruction is free of charge. Sessions are usually an hour and a half long for one day each week. We are open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 am until 8 pm. All tutoring is done here at the center and tutors select the day and time. For more information, please view our website: sienaliteracy.org

http://www.sienaliteracy.org

Twice a year we conduct a tutor training workshop that certifies tutors in the Laubach method of reading. One may begin tutoring without attending the workshop, but we do expect attendance at a workshop at some time. A staff member will prepare the tutor for a specific student before they meet with their student for the first time.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Siena Literacy Center

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adults (26-54)

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+)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Education & Technology Mentoring Services

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Language Translation / Interpretation. Teaching Math / Science Tutoring Reading Writing / Editing

Contact Person:
Mary Hemmen, Director, (313) 532-8404, (email)

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Address:

16161 Winston Street Detroit, MI 48219 (See a map)

Directions:

The Center is located west of Telegraph Road, south of 6 Mile Road.

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

Miscellaneous Information

Is this opportunity appropriate for kids 6-11 years old?
	No
Is this opportunity appropriate for youth 12-17 years old?
	No
Does this opportunity accept volunteers who are mandated to do community service?
	Yes

Overall Experience   
Rewarding

I've been tutoring a Polish speaking student for over 10 months now (once a week, hour and a half sessions). The Siena Literacy Center provides all of the tools, lession plans, etc. that I need to help my student learn English. This experience has been very rewarding and I plan on continuing to tutor my student for as long as she needs me. posted by Danee47 on February 16, 2006

Overall Experience   
Great experience, I've learned quite a few teaching skills from tutoring.

I meet with an adult and tutor him in reading and writing. We meet once a week for about an hour and half. I've learned different teaching approaches and I better understand the difficulty in learning the rules of grammar. This experience has been very valuable and fun. posted by Midgee110977 on September 23, 2003