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How To Get Involved
Volunteers make it happen at Washtenaw Literacy! The first
step to getting involved is to attend a volunteer orientation.
Attending an orientation will give you a good sense of how
our program and the tutoring process works.
One-on-one tutors help adults develop reading and
writing or English as a second language skills. The commitment is 2+ hours each week
(a two-hour tutoring session plus preparation time) for a year.
Short-term tutoring opportunities are sometimes available (see Special Services below).
Tutor-Learner pairs meet at mutually convenient times and places. A comprehensive 15-hour training is provided.
Some trained tutors may choose to facilitate a group tutoring session instead of tutoring one-on-one.
Special services are provided in collaboration with other agencies and/or educational sites.
Tutors work one-on-one with learners or tutor small groups. Services are tailored to the needs of the
program and often have a specific focus such as Pre GED or support within a reading lab. Volunteers participate in our comprehensive 15-hour tutor training.
The commitment varies by site, from a 4-session class series to a semester or longer.
ESL Conversation Group Tutors help adults who are learning English practice their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
Tutors may bring their own lesson plans and materials or use use those brought by the group coordinator. The time commitment is flexible.
Volunteers are encouraged to attend a group on a regular basis to help support learners' progress
Click here for training dates.>>
Office and events volunteers work behind
the scenes to support our tutoring programs. Activities and
schedules are arranged on an individual basis. Examples of
volunteer opportunities include data entry, bulk mailings
and event set-up.
Do you have other ideas? Sometimes what
you have to offer doesn't fit into a volunteer category. If
you have skills you'd like to share that aren't mentioned
here, please contact us.
Volunteer Orientation Schedule
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Register for an Orientation
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