Looking for Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor in San Luis Obispo County, CA

Job title: Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor
Company: County of San Luis Obispo
Job description: Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life? San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join TLC: The Literacy Connection team to provide hope and practical help to residents who struggle daily because of limited literacy skills.

As a volunteer tutor with TLC, you will be trained to work with English-speaking adults and play a crucial role in empowering learners improve their literacy skills and achieve their desired goals.

Teaching experience welcome but not necessary; only a desire to help and the ability to commit to this opportunity are required. Must be 18 or older to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions to improve learner's reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment to help learners build confidence in their literacy skills.
• Regularly assess learners' progress and provide feedback to help them track their achievements.

Qualifications:

• Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire adult learners in their literacy journey.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the unique challenges faced by adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliability and commitment to volunteering.
• Willingness to undergo a background check and any necessary training provided by TLC.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

Volunteers will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at .
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Location: San Luis Obispo County, CA

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