Position Overview and Impact:

The Adult Literacy tutoring program is currently offered at Hugh Embry Library, Land O'Lakes Library, New River Library, Regency Park Library, Starkey Ranch Library, and Wesley Chapel Library. Tutors will receive a training session, support materials, and staff support. This extremely important service will help members of our community to improve their literacy skills. Tutors can meet with learners in a group or in one-to-one sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend a training session
• Participate in organizing, setting up, and running Conversation Corner sessions
• Participate in one-to-one tutoring sessions
• Commit to one year of service with a flexible schedule

Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Be a self starter and work without close supervision

• Interact and communicate successfully with others

• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to advocate on behalf of the library

Training and support provided:

• Orientation, training session, and support materials

Time Commitment:

• Varies based on your availability and learner needs

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Improve the literacy rate in our community

• Earn recognition for your efforts on behalf of the Library

• Meet new people and make new friends

• Earn volunteer hours