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Submit your
tutor/volunteer hours
here:
Volunteer!!
Questions to ask yourself if
you are thinking about becoming
a tutor:
- Are you interested in helping others
acquire new skills and achieve goals they hadn’t thought
possible?
- Are you interested in enabling people to solve the
problems of daily living and to be more confident in themselves?
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 Are you interested in other cultures?
Other
ways you can help . . .
- Are you interested in
assisting with special
events?
- Are you interested in
assisting with office tasks
such as typing, filing,
etc.?
- Are you interested in
assisting with publicity,
fundraising or recruitment?
If your answer is “YES”, then consider
becoming a volunteer for the Clay County Literacy Coalition.
How to Volunteer
- You can help teach an Adult to read, write or speak more
fluently (tutor training
provided by the Coalition).
- Support early literacy; read to children, listen to them
read.
- Assist the Coalition; clerical, public speaking,
fundraising, recruitment, donations, etc..
- Refer students ; advocate for literacy.
To volunteer or for more information, call
(904) 272-5988
Volunteer FAQ
The following are the most frequently asked
questions about becoming a tutor:
1. Whom will I tutor?
Either someone for whom
English is not his or her
first language, or an
English speaker who may want
to improve his or her
literacy skills. Your
selection will be based on
your interest, the needs of
the coalition, and the
availability of the
students.
2. Do I need to speak a language other
than English to tutor a non-native student?
No. All textbooks and materials are in
English. Remember that the students want to learn English, not
improve their native language skills.
3. Where will I get the training and
teaching materials?
A free 5 ˝ hour training
workshop is provided by the
Clay County Literacy
Coalition. Additional
training and skill
development is made
available throughout the
year, at no cost to you, to
enrich your skills.
4. How much time will tutoring take per
week?
Since many students who want help with
Reading, Writing or Conversing have a low skill level, it is
suggested that a new tutor be able to meet a student at least
once a week for 90 minutes per session; however twice a week for
90 minutes is preferred. Maintaining this time commitment is
important in helping a student acquire his/her skills as quickly
as possible.
5. How soon will I meet my student?
Whenever your schedule will permit. Tutors
advise the Tutor-Coordinator as to their availability and then
are matched with a student with similar availability.
6. Where will I meet my student?
Students and tutors meet in
public facilities which we
have relationships with,
such as libraries, community
centers, schools, churches
and business places that
have been approved by CCLC.
7. What age range are the students?
All students are at least 18 years of age.
8. I am in and out of town sometimes.
Will this be a problem?
No. Normal periodic absences of a week or
two are not a problem. However, if you intend to be away a
longer period of time, your student may need to have another
tutor.
9. How do I get started?
By stopping by the Clay County Literacy
office at the Orange Park High School, 2306 Kingsley Ave. Wing
A, Adult Education, Orange Park, FL 32078, by phoning
904-272-5988 or by e-mail at
clayliteracy@aol.com.
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