Showing posts with label Volunteers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Volunteers. Show all posts

Sunday, April 17, 2022

Redlands Library – Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation and Training

Redlands Library – Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation and Training

April 20 and 27
6 pm – 8 pm

Redlands Library – Adult Literacy Program

Our mission is to provide free, professional, and confidential tutoring in reading and writing to help adult learners in the Redlands community reach their literacy goals.

Volunteer Tutor Information

Volunteers are from our community and must be at least 18 years old.  No previous teaching experience is required. Tutor qualifications are: the ability to speak, read, and write English; compassion and sensitivity to the needs of adult learners; and the willingness to be trained to assist the learner in meeting the learner’s goals.

Please contact the literacy program to sign up for the tutor orientation and training classes: 909-798-7565.  READ MORE ➤➤

Grade Level: 9
Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 13-15 yrs. old
(Eighth and Ninth graders)

 

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Corona Library – Literacy Tutor Orientation

Corona Library – Literacy Tutor Orientation

Monday, April 18, 2022
6:30 pm

Adult Reading Assistance – Tutor

"Tutoring an Adult Learner gives me the feeling of being a contribution to my community and our community is our home."  - Tutor Margaret F.

You don't need any special skills, college degrees, or certificates - just interest, caring and patience.   If you do have experience with teaching, tutoring and/or working with people with special needs, we can definitely make use of those skills. Instructional books and materials are available for checkout at the library, and consumable workbooks and teacher's guides can be yours to keep.

Scheduling is flexible - meet any time the library is open. Free study rooms and a learning lab are available for your use, along with software specifically for the adult beginning reader.  Please call 951-279-3721.  READ MORE ➤➤

More Orientation Dates

May 16, 2022
June 27, 2022

Grade Level: 11
Reading Level: difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. old
(Tenth to Eleventh graders)

 

Friday, April 15, 2022

Orange County Library - READ OC -- New Tutor Training

READ OC – New Tutor Training - Virtual

April 18 – READ OC Orientation OnLine
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

April 25 and 28 – Training 1 and 2 OnLine
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Interested in becoming a tutor?

An estimated 400,000 adults in Orange County do not read or write well enough to meet their needs as workers, family members, and members of the community. OC Read relies on volunteers like you to support these adult learners. 

Tutor Eligibility

Literacy tutors come from all walks of life. No experience is needed—OC Read will provide all the necessary training.

OC Read tutors are :

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Willing to try new things and think outside the box 
  • Able to commit a minimum of two hours a week to tutoring time, plus lesson prep time, on a regular basis 
  • Must check email regularly and have, or be willing to learn, basic computer skills
  • Have completed our New Tutor Orientation and Training 

To inquire about becoming a tutor, click the button below to complete an interest form. If you have additional questions, contact OC Read at (714) 566-3070, or readoc@occr.ocgov.com.  READ MORE ➤➤


Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 20
Reading Level: very difficult to read.
Reader's Age: College graduate

 

Monday, April 11, 2022

Huntington Beach Library – Literacy Volunteers

Literacy Volunteers — HBPL

Adult Learner Orientation
April 12
6 pm – 8 pm
Are you an adult looking to improve your English reading and writing skills?

Your first step is to join Learner Orientation at Literacy Volunteers — HBPL to begin your journey.

Call the Literacy office at 714.375.5102


Literacy Tutor Training
April 18, 20, 25 and May 23
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Completion of online Tutor Orientation prior to enrollment is required.

If you can read and write fluently, you can help an adult to read, write or speak English better. Literacy Volunteers - HBPL has tutor training workshops throughout the year. The 15-hour class teaches Literacy Volunteers of America methods for helping adults improve their skills. After taking the class, you are matched with one adult student. You meet two hours a week, morning, afternoon, evening or weekend. The Huntington Beach Library Adult Literacy Program has a collection of teaching materials, a computer lab and space in the library for tutor pairs to meet.

Becoming a Literacy tutor at either Central or Oak View starts with the successful completion of Tutor Orientation. Learn all about our program, adults who come to us, and much more. There will be three (3) places to submit answers. Once we receive notice you have completed orientation, we will contact you with the next training dates.

If you have questions, please email literacy@surfcity-hb.org, or call the Central office at 714.375.5102, or Oak View at 714.375.5104.

Thanks for your interest in adult literacy. We look forward to having you join us!


Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 11
Reading Level: difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. old
(Tenth to Eleventh graders)

 

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Newport Beach Library – Tutor & Adult Learner Orientations

Project Adult Literacy – Tutors & Learners

Adult Literacy Learner Orientation
April 12 @ 10 am


Project Adult Literacy offers one-on-one tutoring and small group classes free of charge.

Contact the Literacy Office at (949) 717-3874; email us at literacy@newportbeachca.gov or stop by for an application.

Every potential adult learner must attend a new learner orientation. Space is limited so a reservation is a must!!!

Once you have attended the orientation, you will be asked to take a skills evaluation. The evaluation will help us determine the best tutor to match you with.

Tutor Training
April 28 and May 5
9:15 am – 12:30 pm

Project Adult Literacy Tutors are required to complete online Orientation and attend Tutor Training sessions*.

Online Orientation and application must be completed before attending the training sessions and registration is required.

Online Orientation can be found at: http://bit.ly/NMPLVolunteerOrientation

Application can be found at the end of the online orientation.

Completion of two (2) three-hour Tutor Training sessions are required for certification.  READ MORE ➤➤

Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 10
Reading Level: standard / average.
Reader's Age: 14-15 yrs. old
(Ninth to Tenth graders)

 

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Ventura Co Library ▬ New Year, New Team !

New Year, New Team ! 

Ventura County Library
READ Program
Ventura County READER: Winter 2022

VCL’s READ Adult Literacy program is welcoming 2022 with a team of new tutors who are ready to partner with adults wanting to improve reading and writing skills. READ’s dedicated staff will work to connect you to the right resource that’s perfect for your needs. If you, or someone in your community, wants to practice reading and writing, call (805) 677-7160 and share your literacy goals. Tutoring is free, fun, and totally online.

Did you know that you can finish high school for free though VCL’s Career Online High School (COHS)? COHS offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online. A limited number of scholarships are available to qualified adults looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education — apply online today: vencolibrary.org /adults/career-online-high-school.

READ is welcoming a new manager in 2022. Antonio Apodaca is now heading the program as Education, Outreach, and Literacy Manager. He is taking over for Carol Chapman, who retired after 17 years of providing excellent educational services to the community. Antonio looks forward to continuing to share the love of reading—contact him anytime by email Antonio.Apodaca@ventura.org or phone (805) 218-3821. READ MORE ➤➤


Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 11
Reading Level: difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. old
(Tenth to Eleventh graders)
 

 

Sunday, April 3, 2022

San Diego Public Library ▬ Volunteer Literacy Tutors Needed Now !

Volunteer Literacy Tutors Needed Now !

At any given time, there are up to 150 people on a waiting list to take advantage of this free literacy program. Helping someone learn to read is giving them the gift of knowledge with the power to change their entire world! Your volunteerism can help change lives!


If you want to make a difference, please take a look at our Volunteer Opportunities and contact READ/San Diego at readstaff@sandiego.gov today!

Watch short video interviews of real adult learners at: www.libraryliteracy.org.

2022 Tutor Training Schedule

April 9 and 16
10 am – 4:30

Central Library
@ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common
330 Park Boulevard
 
To register for training or more information, call 619-238-6603

 
Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 12
Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old
(Twelfth graders)
 


Saturday, May 29, 2021

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ▬ June 2021

 
SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
June 2021
 

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Visit the

 
Huntington Beach Library Literacy VIRTUAL


Jun 02  Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Santa Monica Library VIRTUAL 6p
Jun 05  Adult Literacy Tutor Training Burbank Library VIRTUAL 10a

Jun 19+ Walk Run READ Huntington Beach Library Literacy VIRTUAL

Jun 21  Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library VIRTUAL 7p
Jun 23  Adult Learner Orientation Newport Beach Library VIRTUAL 10a


Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module
Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a
LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction
Placentia Library online orientations
Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course


Local Tutor Workshops Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ▬ May 2021

 
SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar May 2021
 

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Visit the

 

May 01      Arts & Literacy Festival Santa Monica Library VIRTUAL


May 01      Arts & Literacy Festival Santa Monica Library VIRTUAL 10a
May 17      Adult Literacy Orientation Corona Library VIRTUAL 7p
May 19      Adult Literacy Orientation Burbank Library VIRTUAL 5:30p
May 20      Literacy Recognition Celebration Placentia Library VIRTUAL 6p


Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module
Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a
LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction
Placentia Library online orientations
Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course

Local Tutor Workshops Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Sunday, March 28, 2021

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ▬ April 2021

 
SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar April 2021
 

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Visit the

Apr 08   An Evening With Tara Westover VIRTUAL 5p
Carlsbad Library

Apr 24   Happy Hour Marla Jo Fisher VIRTUAL 5p
Newport Beach Library Literacy



Apr. 07      Adult Literacy Tutor Training Newport Beach Library VIRTUAL 10a
Apr. 08      An Evening With Tara Westover Carlsbad Library VIRTUAL 5p
Apr. 14      Adult Literacy Tutor Training Riverside Co Library VIRTUAL 3p
Apr. 19      Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library VIRTUAL 7p
Apr. 24      Happy Hour Marla Jo Fisher Newport Beach Library VIRTUAL 5p

Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module
Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a
LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction
Placentia Library online orientations
Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course

Local Tutor Workshops Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Monday, March 8, 2021

Huntington Beach Library Literacy ▬ Free Virtual Author Fundraiser Abbi Waxman

 
HBPL Literacy Volunteers Presents
Abbi Waxman
VIRTUAL Author Event
March 12
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 

We’re getting exciiiited!

Literacy Volunteers HBPL is proud to host best-selling author Abbi Waxman for our very first virtual author event! On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 7pm.

=Abbi Waxman will be reading from her latest book, “I Was Told It Would Get Easier” followed with a Q&A. Submit your questions ahead of time to literacy@surfcity-hb.org, or ask during the event.

 

Register at Constant Contact Events

This is a FREE event, donations are GREATLY appreciated.

Open to all so share this link with your family and friends, and get ready for a wonderful evening at home on March 12!

Pick up a little something to enjoy during the reading from Hi-Time Wine Cellars.

Clink glasses through the screen with us with a 10% discount from Hi-Time Wine Cellars! Purchase your wine/spirits while shopping in the store or by calling (949) 650-8463 to place an order and pick up curbside.

Be sure to enter the HB LIbrary Literacy phone #: 714-375-5102, at checkout to receive your savings. This discount is for this event only and will expire on March 13, 2021. Please note that some Hi-Time Wine Cellars’ items do not discount.


Saturday, February 27, 2021

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ▬ March 2021

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
March 2021

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Visit the

Read Aloud Month

National Reading Month


Mar. 04      VIRTUAL    Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy 7p

Mar. 15      VIRTUAL    Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p

Mar. 24      VIRTUAL    Adult Literacy Learner Orientation Newport Beach Library 10a

 

Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module

Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Placentia Library online orientations
Contact vmeza@placentialibrary.org, 714-528-1906 x 234

Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course

 

Local Tutor Workshops Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Friday, February 26, 2021

Join VALUEUSA's Board ▬ Leadership Opportunity For Adult Learners & Practitioners

New Leadership Opportunity For Adult Learners & Practitioners !

VALUEUSA: 2021

Are you an adult learner who wants to learn leadership skills?

Are you a tutor or community member who believes in VALUE USA’s mission?

VALUEUSA wants current or former adult learners and tutors to join its team.

Click Here to Apply for the Board

Click Here to Apply for Committee

 
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MARCH 30, 2021
 

BENEFITS

Join Board or committees:

➤ to help low literate adults change their lives and communities

 to learn skills to use at work, at home, and in life

 to improve adult education and help adult learners reach their goals

WHO CAN APPLY ?

For the Board of Directors:

 Current or former students in adult basic education or English literacy classes

For committees:

 Teachers, tutors, administrators, staff, and others in the field

 Community members who care about VALUE USA’s mission

 Anyone willing to share their skills and talents

VALUE USA is the only national organization run by current and former adult learners.

WHAT SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO DO THE JOB WELL ?

Understanding the needs of adult learners:

 why’s and how’s of adult learner leadership

 why is it important

 how leadership can be improved for U.S. adult learners?

Understanding the adult education field:

 who it helps

 how it is structured and supported

 gaps in the system

Special skills or talents in one or more area

READ MORE ➤➤

 

Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 11
Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. old
(Tenth to Eleventh graders)


Tuesday, February 2, 2021

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ▬ February 2021

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar February 2021


For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
visit the




Feb. 20      VIRTUAL Happy Hour with Lily King Newport Beach Library Literacy 5p
Feb. 22      VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p
Feb. 27      VIRTUAL Great Trivia Challenge 29 Glendora Library 5p


Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module
Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a
LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction
Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course

Local Tutor Workshops Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ▬ January 2021

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
January 2021

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Southern California Library Literacy Network
Calendar 

National Reading Day

Jan. 07      VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy 7p 
Jan. 13      VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Learner Orientation Newport Beach Library 10a
Jan. 13      VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Tutor Training Riverside Co Library 3p
Jan. 20      VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Tutor Training Newport Beach Library 10a
Jan. 25      VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p

Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module
Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a
LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction
Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course

Local Tutor Workshops Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Friday, December 18, 2020

Newport Beach Library ▬ GreatNonprofits: Newport Mesa ProLiteracy Reviews & Ratings

GreatNonprofits: Newport Mesa ProLiteracy Reviews & Ratings

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

Newport Literacy: 12.17.2020

What a wonderful way to look back at the year!
Thanks to our fans, we have won a 2020 Top-Rated Award from Great Nonprofits!
Read some of the cool stories that folks shared on the site!

Afsi: 10/01/2020

I enrolled for this program about two and a half years ago as a learner. At first, I felt lonely and separated from the community and people around me but step by step I found myself more involved, more active, and more confident. It happened with the help of selfless people who worked tirelessly, with dedication and obligation to prepare an encouraging ambiance for learners like me. They are wonderful volunteer tutors, instructors, and professional staff.

Pedrojlinaresb: 09/29/2020

I’m writing to share a bit of my personal story and experience at the Literacy Program of the Newport Beach Central Library.

In 2017, I arrived to the US from Venezuela to reunite with my family. Even though I was 62 years old, this was a new beginning for me. My first limitation was that I spoke little English, so I enrolled in some of the Literacy Program classes: News You Can Use, Idioms, Grammar and others of the Newport Beach Central Library.

At the same time i was continuing my studies, so recently i receive my GED Certificate

PMcLaughlin: 09/28/2020

I love being a tutor for the Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy program. I have had the privilege of working with several learners over the last seven years. The students are hard-working, enthusiastic, and dedicated to advancing. Each week the time spent with the learner flies by. We have such a good time. Even doing the lesson by FaceTime has not lessened the joy it brings.  READ MORE ➤➤


Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

The Mission of Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy is to develop the literacy skills of adults to empower them to achieve greater success in their lives - at home, at work and in the community.

Since its inception in 1986, Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy has offered free, one-on-one tutoring and small group classes in basic literacy, to adults who live or work in the Newport Beach area.  The program is open to adults, over 18 years-of-age, who are either native English speakers with low literacy skills or those who learned English as a second language.

New Learner Orientation - Online

January 13
10:00 am - 11:00 am

For those interested in joining the Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy program as a learner, the first step is to attend one of our quarterly orientations. Pre-registration is required and no one will be admitted without a reservation.

Tutor Orientation and Training

Tutors are required to complete online orientation and attend tutor training. Orientation must be completed before attending the training sessions. Online orientations can be taken at any time.

Please be aware that when you take the Online Tutor Orientation (approximately 20 minutes), you must complete and submit the online application at the end of the orientation in order to be scheduled for one of our Tutor Training sessions.

Online Tutor Training Dates
Wednesday, January 20 & 27
10:00am - 12:30pm
949 . 717 . 3874

 

Readability Consensus
Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 8
Reading Level: standard / average.
Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. old
(Seventh and Eighth graders)