Adult Education Volunteer

Responsibilities

Tutors will assist adult learners in achieving their educational goals through one-on-one tutoring sessions. Specific responsibilities include:

• Attending orientation and three session training.
• Be available to tutor 1-2 hours a week.
• Support learners in developing learning plans.
• Attend virtual or in-person training sessions as required.

Requirements

Volunteers must meet the following requirements:

• Attend in-person training or be added to a future training session list.
• Attend orientation on September 8th, 2026.
• Attend training sessions on September 9/17, 9/22 and 9/24, November 11/12, 11/17 and 11/19, February 2/11, 2/16 and 2/18, and April 4/8, 4/13 and 4/15.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a solid command of English and be able to be easily understood.
• Have the ability to communicate clearly.

Qualifications

Volunteers should have:

• A strong commitment to adult education and helping others achieve their educational goals.
• Patience and empathy towards adult learners.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by adult learners and the importance of personalized learning plans.

Skills

Volunteers should possess:

• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• An understanding of adult learning principles and strategies.

Benefits

Volunteers will receive:

• Training provided by the Literacy Council of Norristown.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Volunteers are expected to commit to a few hours per week, typically during weekdays and weekends.