Become a Volunteer Tutor for Partners in Reading!!

Do you enjoy reading and helping others? If so, you should consider becoming a volunteer tutor for the adult literacy program, Partners in Reading. The experience is not only exciting, but rewarding. You will be working with an English-speaking adult who is 18 years or older. One-on-one tutoring will take place within branches of the San Jose Public Library and other public sites of San Jose.


QUALIFICATIONS...
the basic requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Attend 14-hours of tutor training workshops
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Cultural sensitivity
• Sense of humor
• Two hours tutoring per week for a minimum of six months (twice a week is best)
• Enthusiasm!

Tutor Training 2008

Orientation: Wed., Jan. 16^th
Training: 1^st Sat., Jan. 19^th
Training: 2^nd Sat., Jan. 26^th

Pre-registration is required.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95122


For more information, please contract Partner in Reading (408) 808-2361.

For further volunteer opportunities, contact Volunteer Services at (408) 808-2181.