Volunteer FAQs

  • Adult Literacy

    Our tutors and learners generally meet once or twice a week, for about 1 ½ hours each session, at a library or other community location.

    No, we offer a 6 hour tutor training that provides our tutors with the knowledge and skills they need before they are paired with a student. These skills will help tutors feel prepared and comfortable to build a positive learner-tutor relationship and to structure weekly lessons in order to support the learner in meeting his or her goals.

    We highly value both personal and professional diversity in our tutors because we believe that every individual contributes something unique to their student and to the literacy program. We only require that tutors be 18 years or older, get fingerprinted and attend a 6 hour orientation & training. We are looking for volunteers who have:

    • Confidence in reading and writing skills
    • Empathy, flexibility, and patience
    • A willingness to learn reading and writing strategies
    • A collaborative spirit
    • A good sense of humor

  • Youth Services Book Club

    The book club is once or twice a week for 1.5-2.5 hours. Each book club lasts a month so the minimum commitment is 4 weeks.

    The Book Club meets with the boys unit on Thursdays: 6-7 pm (Time commitment 5:45-7:15 pm) plus flexible planning time

    The book club meets with the girl units on Sundays at two different times:  6-7pm Youth Facility and 7-8 pm (Time Commitment 5:45 pm -8:15 pm) plus flexible planning time

    Want to learn more or get started? Contact us.

    We highly value both personal and professional diversity in our volunteers because we believe that every individual contributes something unique. We require that Book Club Leaders be 21 years or older, get fingerprinted and attend a two hour orientation. We are looking for volunteers who have:

    • Empathy, flexibility, and patience
    • A collaborative spirit
    • A good sense of humor