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Updates: Literacy Volunteers would like to extend a special thank you to the Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission for their in-kind support of our run-to-read races! 
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Director:
Kim Cummings
President:
Evelyn Wise
Vice President:
Rebecca Nichols
Secretary:
Andrea Francis
Treasurer:
Donna Loss
Assistant:
Janie Woolfitt
Run to Read:
Jim Woolfitt
Web Site Administrator:
Jamie Miller
Board Members:
Sharon Browning
Jim Cummings
Mark Cunningham
Beth Richendollar
Chris Ruberto
Become a Tutor
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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:
Adult Basic Education and paid staff are available to answer questions that may arise.
Recommended materials and software are available for you to use with students.
The Literacy Volunteers office regularly distributes newsletters.
Tutors have full use of the literacy tutoring room during sessions.
Tutor trainers are available for questions.
Have more questions? Just contact our office and we'll be happy to help!
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!
