Volunteers
Linda Herrington, Volunteer Tutor, and one of her students.
The Literacy Council is a volunteer-based organization. We offer tutoring through one-on one or small group sessions (No more than 6 students per tutor). Volunteers and students are matched depending on preferences, language skill levels, and schedules.
Tutors do not need to speak another language and do not need teaching experience. For the most part, the basis for success is the relationship that develops between tutor and student(s).
The Literacy Council only serves adult learners.
At the time of writing, the student population is composed of 98% Latinos. Through their lesson planning, tutors address the needs and goals of the students. We do not use a set curriculum. Many resources can be found at the office and staff is always eager to help. There is also a plethora of useful material to be found on the internet.
Tutors and students meet a minimum of two times per week, 1.5 hours each time, for a total of 3 hours per week, always in a public place (like our office or the Public Library).
Volunteer Requirements:
- Registration
- Submit two references
- Pass a state patrol check
- Attend an orientation and a training (total of 9.5 hours of training:1 hour orientation, 7 hour face-to-face training, and 1.5 hours of on-line
training (minimum). Training videos can be found at: http://www.newamericanhorizons.org/training-videos
- Communicate with their students or the office if they are going to be late or absent
- Remit a monthly time sheet
What our volunteers have to say:
“I am gaining friendship and a meaningful task for myself.” - Karlyn, tutor
“Their enthusiasm is inspiring… I come home from every session energized and wishing it wasn’t over so quickly!” - Patsy, tutor
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Tutors do not need to speak another language and do not need teaching experience. For the most part, the basis for success is the relationship that develops between tutor and student(s).
The Literacy Council only serves adult learners.
At the time of writing, the student population is composed of 98% Latinos. Through their lesson planning, tutors address the needs and goals of the students. We do not use a set curriculum. Many resources can be found at the office and staff is always eager to help. There is also a plethora of useful material to be found on the internet.
Tutors and students meet a minimum of two times per week, 1.5 hours each time, for a total of 3 hours per week, always in a public place (like our office or the Public Library).
Volunteer Requirements:
- Registration
- Submit two references
- Pass a state patrol check
- Attend an orientation and a training (total of 9.5 hours of training:1 hour orientation, 7 hour face-to-face training, and 1.5 hours of on-line
training (minimum). Training videos can be found at: http://www.newamericanhorizons.org/training-videos
- Communicate with their students or the office if they are going to be late or absent
- Remit a monthly time sheet
What our volunteers have to say:
“I am gaining friendship and a meaningful task for myself.” - Karlyn, tutor
“Their enthusiasm is inspiring… I come home from every session energized and wishing it wasn’t over so quickly!” - Patsy, tutor
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Students
Literacy Council Students in class
Literacy Council students come from many backgrounds but all desire to improve their English reading, writing, or speaking skills. We serve students who are native-English speakers struggling with reading and writing and we also serve students who desire to learn English as a Second (or third) Language.
Students attend two - 1.5 hour tutoring sessions per week for a total of three hours of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. At registration they are tested to determine their level of language skills and take a pre-test. After 45 hours of instruction, students are given a post-test to measure gain in proficiency. The Literacy Council uses the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) as its assessment tool. Tutoring is offered through one-on-one or small group sessions (No more than 6 students per tutor).
Students attend two - 1.5 hour tutoring sessions per week for a total of three hours of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. At registration they are tested to determine their level of language skills and take a pre-test. After 45 hours of instruction, students are given a post-test to measure gain in proficiency. The Literacy Council uses the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) as its assessment tool. Tutoring is offered through one-on-one or small group sessions (No more than 6 students per tutor).
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Student Requirements:
- Register and complete an assessment of English language skills - Complete a pre-test and, after each 45 hours of class participation, complete a post-test - Commit to three hours of participation per week (2 - 1.5 hours sessions per week) - Communicate with the tutor or the office in case of tardiness or absence What our students have to say: “Conversation class helps me a lot because I can understand what people say in the streets, my job, my boss.” - Agustin, student "How are your classes helping you? “For me, much! To understand, to know how to express myself.” - Guadalupe, student “It is important for me to learn English to make more opportunities for my life.” - Valente, student. |
Students in Anne Gibbons' class
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Employers
The Literacy Council is open to partnering with you to provide on-site tutoring to your employees. An educated workforce makes good business sense and shows that you care. The Literacy Council can provide instruction directly related to your business needs. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us. We would love to hear from you!
2013 Kyle Mathison Orchard
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2013 Stemilt Miller Street Plant
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2013 Monitor Migrant Camp
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Donors
The mission of the Literacy Council of Chelan and Douglas Counties is to actively promote literacy awareness in our community and provide direct tutoring instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and life skills to motivated adult learners in Chelan and Douglas Counties.
Is this mission aligning with your vision for a better community? To continue to provide free services, we rely on the community’s generosity. By supporting the Literacy Council, you are investing in the future of our community. We are a program of Community Action Council and a recipient of United Way. We are a small program with one full-time staff member and two AmeriCorps volunteers. Most of our funding goes to directly support our students.
In Chelan and Douglas Counties, 16% of adults lack basic literacy skills. The Literacy Council is working to change that. We offer motivated adults free, volunteer-led literacy and English as a Second Language classes.
In Chelan and Douglas Counties, 16% of adults lack basic literacy skills. The Literacy Council is working to change that. We offer motivated adults free, volunteer-led literacy and English as a Second Language classes.