Becoming a Tutor
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Volunteer Tutor Requirements & Commitment:
Be at least 18 years of age- Be able to speak, read, write and understand English
- Be a high school graduate or its equivalent
- Attend orientation session prior to training
- Attend a training workshop consisting of a minimum of 18 hours
- Commit an average of one hour a week of instructional time with a student for one year in a designated public place in Somerset County
- Demonstrate and maintain behavior which shows sensitivity and respect for the student, including use of appropriate language, refraining from attending literacy functions under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and refraining from harassing or threatening behavior
- Comply with LVSC's policy that neither students nor tutors shall transport each other in their own vehicles
- Comply with our policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status or disability
Training - When, Where and For How Long? Orientation information is presented on this website. Training consists of 15 hours extended over 5 sessions over the course of a few weeks. Training is held at the PeopleCare Center in Bridgewater. Attendance is mandatory at all sessions in order for you to receive LVSC certification in Basic Literacy & English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). There is a $50 registration fee - payable at the first session - to offset the cost of the materials and resources you will receive during the training. The registration fee may be paid online, click here to pay.
What Else Do I Need to Know? You will begin tutoring an adult learner knowing that there is a network of experienced tutors and advisors, your own classmates, and office staff whom you can call on at any time. You will be invited periodically to attend special tutor events and get-togethers with other members of LVSC, and you will be kept informed through our newsletters.
Help Wanted
Tutor Trainers: The more new tutors we train, the more people in our community we can help. LVSC conducts trainings thoughout the year. Check the Calendar of Events for the next training session.
Librarians: LVSC is looking for volunteer librarians to help keep track of the materials in our resource centers at the Somerville and Bridgewater libraries. It's not a big-time commitment, and you'll always know what's available for tutors and students.
Conversation Group Leaders: The Hillsborough Library would like to sponsor a conversation group with LVSC. We are looking for someone willing to lead a group on a weekly basis. It’s informal, and it’s fun.
If you would like to be a volunteer, call the office at 908-725-5430 or email us at info@literacysomerset.org.
