Volunteer Opportunity - Adult Basic Education Tutoring

Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on June 5, 2012

Tutors volunteer weekly in Adult Basic Education classes focused on reading/writing/math or English for Speakers of Other Languages. Tutoring takes place one-to-one, in small groups, or as a classroom assistant. We match you with a class that meets your schedule and interests, and training is provided.

Our tutors really enjoy this opportunity, and have made comments like:
"...a wholly rewarding experience. I have taken pride in watching the my student's progress."
"I was a little nervous at first that I would not be effective, but I have surprised myself."
"It was worth it to hear my student who passed the GED say "I wouldn't have made it without you." Also,she was asked to do a math task at work and realized she could now do it.

Volunteers should be patient, enjoy working with people and learning about other cultures. Knowledge of other languages (especially Spanish) is helpful but not at all required. We provide training and support.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Holyoke Tutor/Mentor Program

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Older Adults Individual Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Mornings Frequency Available Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Education & Literacy Immigrants & Refugees

Contact Person: Emily Fox, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all organization contacts

Address:

206 Maple St., Room 310 Holyoke, MA 01040 (See a map)

Directions:

Take Rte 91 to exit 17 (Holyoke). Turn onto Easthampton Rd. towards Holyoke, and continue on to Dwight St. Turn left onto Chestnut St., then take your first right onto Hampden St. Take your first right onto Maple St. We are in the Picknelly Adult & Family Education Center.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Holyoke