Adult Basic Education Volunteer Tutor

Responsibilities

Instruction is determined by learners. Staff works with students to craft an individualized learning plan. Lessons are learner-driven, but may include any combination of:

• phonemic awareness
• phonics
• grammar
• vocabulary
• reading comprehension
• writing
• editing

Learners range from complete beginners (little to no literacy, kindergarten level) to more intermediate readers (middle - high school levels). Learners may have a variety of needs including comprehension, vocabulary, HiSET preparation, and more.

Requirements

You set a convenient, recurring time to meet and we will pair you with a learner whose schedule matches. Literacy tutors meet with learners about one to three hours per week. We suggest meeting once or twice a week for one hour per session. Tutors are required to commit to meet with their learner for at least three months. Of course, this doesn’t mean that a week cannot be missed; we understand people go out of town and things come up.

Qualifications

All learners are independent adults whose first-language is English.

Skills

None specifically listed, but strong communication skills and patience are essential.

Benefits

Training and ongoing support are provided by NALC staff. The opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life is a significant benefit.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Tutors are required to commit to meet with their learner for at least three months. Meetings can occur in a public place or remotely over computer, phone, or tablet. If meeting virtually, a certain level of knowledge and comfort with the technology you’ll be using is expected, but more detailed training can be provided.