**Currently looking for someone to help a student increase his reading skills so he can get into the Mechanic program at BTC***
Tutor an Adult Learner - Change a Life!
Interested in volunteering your time to support literacy? Become a 1-to-1 tutor for an adult who needs help with reading, writing, and/or math.
The Whatcom Literacy Council offers free tutoring services to adult learners who would like to build skills to help them reach their goals as parents, in the workplace, and in the community. Tutor training provided. No second language or teaching experience is required. Please visit our website to find our application and for more information about how to become a tutor.
https://www.whatcomliteracy.org/one-to-one-tutor
Where:
Online or in person
When:
At times that fit your schedule
Minimum Commitment:
3-4 hours per week 9+ months
Contact:
Ashley Meyer
alp@whatcomliteracy.org
360-306-1612
Qualifications
- Able to work independently as a 1-to-1 tutor
- Dependable, supportive, patient, and flexible. Able to relate to culturally and/or economically diverse individuals
- Willing to learn new information and skills
Requirements
- Related Experience
- Must pass the interview process
- Must complete training assignments prior to volunteering
The Whatcom Literacy Council is a member of ProLiteracy America and a United Way partner agency. We provide free one-to-one tutoring and small classes. Our tutors can work with learners throughout Whatcom County at a public meeting place and at times that fit our learners' busy schedules.
