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Phone: (919) 489-8383
Fax: (919) 489-7637
info@durhamliteracy.org

Mailing Address:
Durham Literacy Center
P.O. Box 52209
Durham, NC 27717

Classroom Locations:
We have several classroom sites. Please click here and scroll down for addresses, hours, and contact info for each site.

Office Location:
SunTrust Bank Building
Suite 102
4235 University Dr.
Durham, NC 27707





      

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Volunteer Tutor Training


Adult Literacy & ESOL

Teen Career Academy

Overview

Adult Literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Tutors begin their service with a comprehensive training designed to provide a toolkit of reading/writing and language learning strategies to apply with Durham Literacy Center students.

Training is "on the job."

You will work closely with the instructors while you tutor your student (or students)in any of the following subjects: reading, writing, math, science, or social studies.

Signing up

There are two steps involved in becoming a volunteer tutor in our Adult Literacy and ESOL programs.

1. Attend one of our brief orientation sessions to learn about our different programs.

2. Attend a comprehensive 12-hour training in the program that you choose. Tutors need not have prior teaching experience.

Contact malcom@durhamliteracy.org for more information or to sign up as a tutor.

Orientation & Training Schedule

Please attend one orientation session:

The next orientation series will begin in August 2012. Check back for dates and locations.

You must attend all 3 training sessions (location info provided at orientations):

    August 20, 2012 (6-9pm)
    August 22, 2012 (6-9pm)
    August 25, 2012 (9am-3pm)
   

August 20, 22, & 25: Tutor Training

What’s next?

To sign up for the next orientation and training series or to learn about interim volunteer opportunities, email us or call us at 489-8383, ext. 27.

(Between trainings, we sometimes need volunteers to help adult learners in our computer lab; to provide math tutoring; to work one-on-one with adult GED students; or to work with students on specific life skills projects. Email us to learn more.)


How do I get started?

The first step toward becoming a tutor is to call the Durham Literacy Center at 489-8383, ext. 27 or email volunteer(at)durhamliteracy.org to express your interest today!

After completing the training program, tutors will be equipped to help someone improve his/her reading skills, speak English more easily, or begin to prepare for GED exams. Tutors are provided with resource materials, as well as support and advice as they develop their skills as a literacy tutor. A weekly commitment of several hours can make a significant impact.