Literacy Volunteer Coordinator

Bristol Community College
Fall River Adult Basic Education Program

Volunteer Tutor Training

Description: 15-hour training to prepare volunteers to assist learners in the Adult Basic Education Program. Tutors will gain the knowledge necessary to work one-on-one with students or as classroom assistants alongside instructors. The tutor training will cover topics such as effective ways to work with adults, learning styles, and techniques and strategies for addressing learner needs in the areas of reading, writing, math and learning differences.

Tutor requirements: No prior teaching experience is required. Must be eighteen years or older, possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, and have the ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Must pass a CORI review. Tutors must make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to work with a learner one hour each week.

Dates of Training: Saturday, March 3 and March 10, 2012
Times: 8:30am – 1:30 pm
Location: Bristol Community College, Elsbree Street Campus

For more information and/or register for a slot, please contact Peggy O’Neill, Coordinator of Volunteer Tutors, of Adult Basic Education at (508)678-2811 x 2042.
This service is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education