VOLUNTEER - Literacy Program

Importance Of Position

A volunteer tutor will provide a learner with the knowledge and basic skills to achieve specific goals as they relate to literacy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of the adult literacy program
• Willingness to work with an adult learner
• Be 18 or older and speak, read and write English at a 12th grade level
• Patience, empathy, persistence, compassion

Special Requirements

• Treat clients, staff, volunteers and animals with respect and professionalism
• Avoid activities that disrupt department operations or working relationships
• Adhere to County department dress code
• Adhere to staff decisions
• Follow all department signage instructions
• Immediately report any suspected cases of abuse
• Immediately report any suspicious persons
• Abide by all County and department policies, guidelines and directives
• Not engage in theft or unauthorized personal use of County or department equipment or supplies
• Harassing, abusive, threatening, tortious, or unlawful behavior towards people or animals
• Accepting gifts from the public for personal use
• Using of intoxicants or being under the influence/impaired while volunteering
• Breaching or assisting any person attempting to breach County/Department security
• Acts of cruelty, neglect or mistreatment of people or animals
• Acts of carelessness or negligence while performing volunteer duties
• Altering or falsifying any County or Department document
• Acting discourteous or rude toward volunteers, clients, or staff
• Negligent or intentional damage to County or Department property
• Dishonesty
• Insubordination
• Activities without proper authorization or training