One-on-one Adult Literacy Tutor
Our volunteer literacy tutors support English speaking adults who lack the essential literacy skills necessary for daily life. This vital volunteer program helps to bridge the gap left by an incomplete or unsuccessful time at school and helps ensure that the students do not become isolated or excluded from participating in the community.
Requirements for the role
- Good skills in reading, writing, spelling and use of technology
- Education level preferably to at least year 12
- Good communication skills
- Ability to step away from the authoritative ‘teacher’ role towards an active facilitation role
- Evidence of value and respect of difference (e.g. culture, lifestyle, expectations)
- Flexibility when discussing strategies, timeframes, meeting points etc.
Locations for tutoring (after training completed)
- Mount Druitt Library, Mount Druitt
- Max Webber Library, Blacktown
- Dennis Johnson Library, Stanhope Gardens
- Riverstone Library, Riverstone
- Lalor Park Library, Lalor Park
Free training
Our training and resources are based on guidelines provided by The Reading Writing Hotline and are offered to all successful applicants.
