Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Tutors assist native born Americans to read and write English. Many in Fairfield County can only sign their names, and that is the extent of their reading and writing capabilities. Our aim is to help people increase their job skills and gain opportunities to get a better paying position. It is simple to become a Basic Literacy Tutor.Training is free.

PEOPLE INTERESTED ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND A VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSION TO LEARN WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A TUTOR. Orientations are held monthly, the next Orientation will be Monday, Sept. 14, Norwalk Library, from 7 PM - 8 PM,please call 203-853-7437 to register or for more information. There are approximately 20 hours of training. You will be assigned a student after 15 hours of classes. You are expected to meet with your student for two hours a week.If you are interested in attending classes, please call 1-800-345-7323 for information and registration.

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

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Jan Galletly, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1 Belden Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 (See a map)

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