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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.

  Wednesday, May 14, 7-8 p.m., Ann Arbor District Library Malletts Creek Branch (3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor)
  
  Wednesday, May 28, 10-11 a.m., Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Road (5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti)
  
  Monday, June 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Nicola's Books (2513 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor)
  
  Wednesday, June 25, 10-11 a.m., Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Road (5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti)
  
  Monday, June 30, 10-11 a.m., Washtenaw Community College ML 130 (4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor)
  
  Wednesday, July 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Nicola's Books (2513 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor)
  
  Thursday, August 7, 7-8 p.m., Nicola's Books (2513 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor)
  
  Monday, August 25, 7-8 p.m., Washtenaw County Library Room A (4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor)
  
  Thursday, September 11, 7-8 p.m., Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Road (5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti)
  
  Monday, September 22, 7-8 p.m., Washtenaw Community College ML 130 (4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor)
  
  Monday, October 13, 7-8 p.m., Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Road (5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti)
  
  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.)

  Tutor Trainings are sponsored by Comcast.

  • One-on-One Tutor Training
    5 sessions:
    Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    July 14, 16, 21, 23 28, 30
    Location: Comcast, 5775 Interface Drive, Ann Arbor 48103
    

  • Exploring Tutoring Techniques Workshop
    1 session:
    Monday, August 4, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
    Location: NEW Center, 1100 N. Main St., Ann Arbor 48104
    

  • One-on-One Tutor Training
    5 sessions:
    Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    October 20, 23, 27, 30 and November 3
    Location: Comcast, 5775 Interface Drive, Ann Arbor 48103
    

  • Exploring Tutoring Techniques Workshop
    1 session:
    Thursday, November 6, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Location: NEW Center, 1100 N. Main St., Ann Arbor 48104
    

• ESL Conversation 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.
  To register, contact Alison Austin at austin@washtenawliteracy.org or at (734) 677-5227
  

  • 1 session:
    Thursday, June 12, 6-9 p.m.
    Location: Washtenaw County Library Room A, 4135 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor
    

  • 1 session:
    Friday, July 11, 12-3 p.m.
    Location: Slauson Middle School, 1019 W. Washington, Ann Arbor
    

  • 1 session:
    Thursday, August 7, 12-3 p.m.
    Location: Parkway Meadows Leasing Center, 2575 Sandalwood Circle, Ann Arbor
    

  • 1 session:
    Monday, August 11, 6-9 p.m.
    Location: Vineyard Church, 2275 Platt Road, Ann Arbor
    

  • 1 session:
    Tuesday, September 23, 6-9 p.m.
    Location: Arrowwood Hills Cooperative Community Center, 2566 Arrowwood Trail, Ann Arbor