Become a Tutor
Give Back to Your Community
Reading Program tutors can give back to their community by helping an adult improve their reading and writing skills to achieve their lifelong goals.
What are the requirements to volunteer?
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- Adults (age 18 and up)
- Be patient, adaptable, and dedicated
- Be able to read and write in English at a high school level
- Attend orientation and training
- Clear online background check (fees covered by SCCLD)
- Dedicate at least 2 hours a week to your learner for at least 6 months (choose your own schedule)
- Prepare learner-centered lessons (tutoring materials and resources will be provided)
Tutor Orientation and Training Events
All interested volunteers for the Reading Program must attend tutor orientation before attending tutor training.
If you have any questions about becoming a tutor, please contact us at readingprogram@lib.sccgov.org
Tutor Orientation
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Volunteer to Teach an Adult How to Read: Reading Program…
Sep 3rd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tutor Training
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Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training with SCCLD's The…
Jun 27th | 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Important Notes:
- If you are unable to attend any of the orientations listed above, please contact us at readingprogram@lib.sccgov.org
What other volunteer opportunities are available through the Library?
Testimonials
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