Each volunteer is asked to tutor two hours a week, for at least one year, usually at a local library. Trained tutors are also offered the opportunity to attend additional training seminars designed to further improve and upgrade their skills. Tutor support groups , newsletters and regional staff provide support, assistance, and information to the tutors in the LVA program. Volunteer tutors develop their skills by attending a required 24- hour workshop, held at various local libraries throughout Suffolk County. Attendance at all sessions of the workshop is required.
Training workshops utilize video tapes and live demonstrations.
Trainees practice teaching techniques by participating in informal role-playing sessions. Ongoing support and materials are offered to trained tutors. Any adult who has a high school diploma is eligible to become a volunteer. If you or somebody that you know is interested in becoming an adult student, please contact your local library or an LVA-SC office for an application. The Riverhead LVA office serves the towns of Riverhead, Southold, Southampton, East Hampton, and Shelter Island.