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 student to study for their high school equivalency test, to learn English, or to reach a literacy goal such as being able to read to their children, securing or improving employment, or 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 YCLC, 800 E. King St., York, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Aug. 12, 19 and 26, and Wednesdays, Aug. 14 and 21. Participants must attend all of the training sessions.
After completing the training, tutors 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 their tutoring experience.
Requirements to be a tutor include a high school diploma or equivalent, sensitivity, patience, reliability, and attendance at the training course, pending a preliminary interview.
To register, readers may call 717-845-8719 or email volunteers@yorkliteracy.org. For more information, readers may visit http://www.yorkliteracy.org.
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