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  • Volunteer Orientations
    Ready to make a difference as a Washtenaw Literacy volunteer? Attending a one-hour volunteer orientation is the best place to start. You will learn about volunteer opportunities at Washtenaw Literacy as well as our volunteer tutor trainings.

    Friday, June 5, 10-11 am, Ypsilanti District Library (5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197)

    Tuesday, July 14, 7-8 pm, Ypsilanti District Library (5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197)

    Monday, August 10, 7-8 pm, Ypsilanti District Library (5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197)

    Register online >>
    Printable registration form to mail or fax >>

  • One-on-One Tutor Trainings
    Ready to tutor one-on-one? Our hands-on tutor training will give you the tools you need to get started. Each training series includes 15 hours of instruction. New tutors are also encouraged to attend Exploring Tutoring Techniques, an optional 3-hour planning and practice session with a peer mentor.

    To register, complete the registration form handed out at your Volunteer Orientation or call 734-879-1320. A $25 materials fee is requested. (If you do not plan to volunteer with Washtenaw Literacy, you may register for a fee as space allows.)

    • One-on-One Tutor Training
      5 sessions:
      Mondays and Thursdays, 10am-1pm
      June 8, 11, 15, 18, 22
      Location: Washtenaw Intermediate School District
      1819 South Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor

  • ESL Group Tutor Training
    This training for new and continuing English as a second language group tutors offers new techniques and a discussion of lesson planning and group management.
    For more information, contact Alison Austin at austin@washtenawliteracy.org or at (734) 677-5227

    • ESL Group Tutor Training
      1 session:
      Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
      NEW Center (North Conference Room)
      1100 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, 48104
      Call 734-879-1320 to register.

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