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Become a Tutor ![]() Here are the answers to a few common tutoring questions: What do I need to do to become a literacy volunteer?
If you are interested in becoming a literacy volunteer, please contact our office. Volunteers complete a certification training program through Literacy Volunteers of America. How much of my time do I need to give to be a literacy volunteer? Tutors are asked to work with his/her student at least once per week for a period of one hour. The actual amount of time spent per week may total about 2 hours once you account for travel time and lesson planning. Tutors report volunteer hours quarterly to the literacy volunteer office. Is there any additional training I am required to have after I complete my initial certification training? Tutors usually complete at least one additional training session per year. This is typically in the form of an in-service training session or at a conference. What happens if I don't get along with the student that I am partnered with? What happens when the student has reached his/her goals? It is important for both the tutor and the student to be agreeable to their pairing. In the unlikely even that this pairing is not productive, a new tutor will be assigned to the student. Likewise, once a student reaches his/her educational objectives, the tutor is reassigned to a new student. What type of support is available to me as a tutor? There are many types of support available to you as a tutor. These include: Have more questions? Just contact our office and we'll be happy to help! |
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