| Why
do people choose to become a tutor ? |
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Personal rewards and satisfaction are gained from helping others
with specific needs. Sharing knowledge with a student has a positive
impact on the entire community.
Benefits to the tutor include gaining skills and knowledge that
could influence areas of:
- Career enhancement through documentation of work experience.
- Increased community visibility and work recommendations
- Accomplishment that makes a difference
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| How do I get started ? |
- Call the literacy lab (992-2750) and request and application.
Fill out the application and return it to our office.
- You will be called for an orientation. This is an excellent
time to ask additional questions.
- After the orientation, you will attend the free tutor training
workshop. After you complete the workshop, you are ready to
be matched to a student. It is that simple.
Please call for the time and date of the
next workshop.
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| Who are the volunteer tutors ? |
They are community members just like you. They are professional men
and women, college students, homemakers, retired citizens, people
who wish to help others in the community.
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| Will I need special training ? |
Yes. Free tutor training workshops are held throughout the year. They
provide the tutor with the necessary insights and techniques needed
to become a successful tutor. Other optional trainings are also presented
throughout the year.
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| What type of requirements are there ? |
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Volunteer tutoring takes patience, time and commitment. The following
requirements apply.
- Three hours per week tutoring your student in two, one and one-half
hour sessions.
- A six month commitment to the student.
- One year of college or approved experience teaching someone
something at some time.
- Attendance and completion of the free 12 hour workshop. It meets
four evenings for three hours per session.
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