Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteer Tutors work in one of two programs:

1. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program teaches conversation, reading and writing skills to small groups of adults whose first language is not English. At Literacy Advance, we have learners from over 70 countries speaking more than 30 different languages. The classes focus on everyday English skills - such as being able to communicate on visits to the doctor, complete application forms and read instructions - based on the needs and goals of the students in each class. We encourage classes that are lively and fun, use games, word puzzles and role-play, and use real-world materials instead of only textbooks (e.g. newspapers, flyers, food labels).
   
   
2. In the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program, tutors work one-on-one with adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills. With the help of the Literacy Advance staff, tutors will work with their learner to determine that person’s particular literacy needs and goals. A curriculum can then be tailored to the needs of that individual, using a variety of curricula and other resources, and examples of authentic materials (such as application forms, personal letters, etc).
   
   

Volunteer Tutors are asked to commit for a minimum period of 12 weeks (we'd love it if you wanted to stay longer!), usually teaching twice per week for 2 hours at a time (there is also an option to tutor one 3-hour class per week, or to co-tutor an ESL class with another person).

Requirements include attending a class observation, followed by a 5-hour Tutor Training Workshop (registration required, although there is no cost for this training). On-going training and support is provided in the form of Enrichment Labs.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Literacy Advance Of Houston

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) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Contact Person: Kathryn Bauchelle, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all organization contacts

Address:

2424 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 120 Houston, TX 77042 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located on the west side of town, close to the Wilcrest/Westheimer intersection. Driving west on Westheimer (with beltway 8 behind you), turn right (north) into Wilcrest Drive. On your left you will see a shopping center, then a tall 6-storey brown building. We are located in the 2-storey brown building immediately after that. A green sign at the entrance has the number 2424 clearly marked.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Houston