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“As a volunteer tutor, you get the rewards that come from making a positive difference in the lives of others in your community.”

Job Title: Volunteer Literacy Tutor

Objective: To help an adult improve their literacy skills so they can achieve their personal goals.

Qualifications:  Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent and read, write and speak English. (No prior teaching experience or foreign language knowledge is required.)

Training:  All prospective tutors are required to complete all training sessions.  The training is designed to address the specific strategies and issues relevant to adult learning and the intake process.

Time Commitment: Tutors are asked to meet with their student for 90 minutes or more each week for at least six months.

Scheduling and Tutoring Sites:  The meeting day(s), time(s) and site will be selected at the mutual convenience of both the tutor and student.

Click here for a listing of possible meeting sites.

Take the Eligibility Quiz below if you would like to join a winning team of committed administrative and volunteer staff.

 
     
 

 
 

Tutor Eligibility Quiz
 
1.      Are you at least 18 years old?
2.      Do you live or work in Guilford County?
3.      Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
4.      Do you speak English as your primary language?
5.      Can you meet once a week for 1½ hours?
6.      Do you like working with people?
7.      Are you creative?
8.      Are you flexible?
9.      Are you patient?
10.   Are you “learner-centered?”

If you answered YES to each of these questions, Reading Connections wants you as a tutor. Contact us today by calling  (336) 230-2223 or by filling out the form on our contact page.