Literacy Council Supplemental Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer tutor for the Literacy Council! We are grateful that you would like to tutor motivated adults who want to improve their language and literacy skills.

Gathering some additional information from you will help us determine if this is a good fit and will help us match you with students.

If you have questions while completing this application, feel free to reach out to the program director at (509) 662-6156 or literacycouncil@cdcac.org.

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Time Preferences

Most of our tutors hold class twice per week, 1.5 hours each time, and initially spend about two hours per week preparing for class (5 hours per week total). Does this time commitment work for you?
We try to schedule classes at the following times. Which times would be preferable to you? Check all that apply. Times can be flexible if tutoring online.
We try to schedule classes at the following times. Which times would be preferable to you? Check all that apply. Times can be flexible if tutoring online.
  Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Students need to attend 40 hours of class with our program, which usually takes about four months. Does this time commitment work for you?

Student Preferences

How many students would you like? Check all that apply.
What level of students would you prefer? Check all that apply.

Location Preferences

Where would you be willing to tutor?
We encourage tutors to use Zoom if they are going to tutor online, since we can provide student support on this platform. Does this work for you?

We have some classroom space at the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council in Wenatchee. You are also welcome to find other locations besides private homes that would work well for you, such as your workplace, a coffee shop, the public library, or even holding class outdoors.

Experience & Motivation

Volunteer Tutor Position Description

Objective  To help adult learners improve basic reading, writing, and speaking skills so they are better able to meet personal and professional goals and participate more fully in our community.

Qualifications

  • Speak, read, and write English fluently.
  • Can commit to tutoring for four months (40 hours of class).
  • Work well with individuals from different cultures.
  • Flexible, reliable, patient.
  • No language other than English or teaching experience required.
  • Age 18 or older.

Responsibilities

  • Tutor adult students at regularly scheduled times, twice per week, 1.5 hours each time, so that students reach 40 hours of class time.
  • Use provided curriculum or plan lessons related to students’ goals.
  • Research questions students ask about English.
  • Speak slowly and clearly, providing simple and concise explanations.
  • Encourage and motivate students.
  • While tutoring, refrain from proselytization, solicitation of business, one-on-one contact that could put you or students in a compromising situation, or dwelling on personal experiences.
  • Communicate progress and concerns to the Literacy Council staff.
  • Track volunteer time and student attendance, and submit monthly.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information, including but not limited to names and personal information of students.

Benefits

  • Enjoy the satisfaction of empowering others.
  • Achieve a broader cultural and social understanding.
  • Develop tutoring skills and deeper knowledge of the English language.
  • Gain experience for future employment in the teaching field.
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References

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