Volunteer Tutor Training: August 2008
Adult Literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tutors begin their service with a comprehensive training designed to provide a toolkit of reading/writing and language learning strategies to apply with Durham Literacy Center students.
There are two steps involved in becoming a volunteer tutor.
- First, attend one of our brief orientation sessions to learn about our different programs and which one is the best fit for you.
- Second, attend a comprehensive 12-hour training in the program that you choose. Tutors need not have prior experience in teaching to become involved in this work.
Orientations:
For all three programs please attend ONE orientation from 6-7pm:
DATES:
AUGUST 2008
Monday August 4, 2008
Wednesday August 6, 2008
Monday August 11, 2008
Location:
(2100 Chapel Hill Rd.) / Entrance from side door off of Bivins St.
Training:
Tutor Training Dates:
Adult Literacy: (required to attend all three dates)
AUGUST 2008
Monday August 18, 2008 6-9pm
Wednesday August 20, 2008 6-9pm
Saturday August 23, 2008 9am-3pm
Location:
(2100 Chapel Hill Rd.) / Entrance from side door off of Bivins St.NEXT TT: JANUARY 2009
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ESOL: (required to attend all three dates)
AUGUST 2008
Monday August 18, 2008 6-9pm
Wednesday August 20, 2008 6-9pm
Saturday August 23, 2008 9am-3pm
Location:
(2100 Chapel Hill Rd.) / Entrance from side door off of Bivins St.
NEXT TT: JANUARY 2009
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TCA:
Training is "on the job".
You will work closely with the instructors while you tutor.
Contact: Steve Miller
steve@durhamliteracy.org
After completing the training program, tutors will be equipped to help someone improve his/her reading skills, speak English more easily, or begin to prepare for GED exams. Tutors are provided with resource materials, as well as support and advice as they develop their skills as a literacy tutor. A two-hour weekly commitment by a tutor can make a significant impact.
How do I get started?
Durham's adult learners need volunteer tutors! The first step towards becoming a tutor is to sign up for an orientation session. Call the Durham Literacy Center at 489-8383, ext. 27 or email volunteer@durhamliteracy.org to express your interest today!
