Volunteer Opportunity Details:

As a volunteer tutor, your role would be one-to-one tutoring with a Literacy Volunteers student for at least two (2) hours per week, for one (1) year. We train you how to teach adult students and then match you with a student who lives near you and has the same schedule availability so that it's convenient to meet at a local library or other public place. The focus of the training is to show you what to expect when working with an adult and how to draw up a lesson plan and curriculum. These trainings are generally held every month and last 12 or 15 hours, usually split into 3 or 4 sessions; see our Tutor Training workshop schedule at www.literacybuffalo.org for dates and times. Once matched, the tutor and student work toward the student's individual goal - the lessons are based on what the student wants or needs to learn.

Tutors should be over 18-years old, and have a high-school diploma or GED. Tutors must agree to attend all 3 or 4 sessions of our tutor workshop training and agreed to meet with a student at least 2-hours a week for a one year commitment. We have additional volunteering opportunities if this commitment cannot be completed.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo & Erie County, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Women Men Young Adults (18-25) Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Large Group (11+) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Education & Technology Literacy We are looking for volunteers with the following skills English Language Instruction Tutoring Reading Writing / Editing

Contact Person: Cheryl Lueke, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1313 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14209 (See a map)

Directions:

Literacy Volunteers is located in between W. Utica and Bryant Streets.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Best,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: Riley, 1 minute walk