Volunteer to teach someone to read Volunteer tutors receive 6 hours of initial training before being assigned an adult student. After approximately 2 months of tutoring, tutors receive an additional 3 hours of training. Inservice training and continual support are provided.
All materials are free to both tutor and student.
A special tutor resource section is maintained in the literacy office. Training is provided at no charge. Periodic evaluations check progress for both student and tutor. Average tutoring sessions last one and one-half hours, twice a week. Requested volunteer commitment is a minimum of 6 months.