Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on August 21, 2009

Tutors assist people in learning to speak English as their second language. Hundreds of people in Fairfield County speak little or no English. We will train you to help them learn to speak English. Our students' eagerness to learn English is amazing. We currently have a waiting list of students in need of tutors. Tutoring times are at your convenience. Tutors must speak English clearly and be clearly understood. Training is free.

PEOPLE INTERESTED SHOULD ATTEND A VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION TO LEARN WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A TUTOR. The next Orientation will be Monday, September 14, Norwalk Library from 7 PM - 8 PM. ESOL tutor training will start in September,Please call 203-853-7437 or 203-579-2208 to register or for more information. Potential tutors need to be high school graduates. You do not need to speak another language, English is the only requirement. You will be expected to meet with your students on a weekly basis.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Literacy Volunteers/Southeastern Fairfield County, Inc.

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends

Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual

Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

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Contact Person:
Jan Galletly, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

1 Belden Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
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Directions:

We are located in the Norwalk Public Library. As you enter the library, the door to the LVA/SFC office is immediately on the right. I-95 South to Exit 15. Bear right off exit ramp - At the light light take a right onto West Ave. Continue north on West Ave. through six more traffic lights. At the sixth light, take a left hand turn onto Mott Avenue. The Norwalk Library is on the right.
Nearest Bus Stop: Norwalk Wheel Hub, 5 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.LVSFC.org

Last updated on August 21, 2009

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