All
that's required is a desire to help, completion of a 12 hour
training course and about 3 hours a week. Students and tutors
generally meet twice a week for 1.5 hours at a time and public
places convenient to both. We have periodic orientations to
help you decide if tutoring is for you. Tutor trainings are
also offered at a variety of times to accomodate any schedule.
After
you complete your training you will be able to start tutoring
a student in either our Adult basic Literacy Program, (teaching
reading and writing to someone whose native language is English
or in our English as a Second language (ESL) Program).
Blue
Ridge Literacy Council provides volunteers and students with
free materials and support as you work. Most of the books
we use have excellent Teachers Manuals that take you step
by step through each lesson. We encourage you to take advantage
of periodic in-service trainings in special topics and to
participate in monthly Tutor Network meetings where you have
an opportunity to share your challenges and triumphs with
other tutors.
For more information about tutoring, call us at 828-696-3811 or attend a Volunteer Orientation Session. |
