The York County Literacy Council (YCLC) is seeking volunteers to tutor English as a Second Language (ESL) and native-born adult students. YCLC provides free and confidential literacy services to adults in York County.
Tutors may help their students to study for their high school equivalency test or to reach a literacy goal such as being able to read to their children, securing or improving employment, and working toward entry into an institution for higher learning.
Volunteer tutors do not need a background in education to help someone to accomplish their literacy goals. The next training will be held at the York County Literacy Council, 800 E. King St., York, in the United Way building, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, March 16 and 23. Participants must attend both of the training sessions. The parking lot entrance is located on Sherman Street.
After completing the training, volunteers will meet with their student once per week for one and a half to two hours in a public location arranged by YCLC. YCLC coordinators will help tutors with selection of materials and lesson planning throughout the tutoring experience.
Requirements to be a tutor include a high school diploma or equivalent, sensitivity, patience, reliability, and attendance at the course, pending a preliminary interview. To register for the training, readers may call 717-845-8719 or email volunteers@yorkliteracy.org. For additional information, including a complete training schedule, readers may contact Rita at 717-845-8719 or cr.mgr@yorkliteracy.org or visit http://www.yorkliteracy.org.
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