Think you want to be a tutor? Our volunteers come from all walks of life, have different interests, and vary in age. Your patience and a couple hours each week can lead to a rewarding volunteer experience!
Take Our Tutor Training
Tutor training offers a foundation of skills and insights for working in and experiencing the value of adult literacy. Training is offered in two formats so you can pick the one that best suits your learning style and schedule. If you would like to participate in our tutor training, please call Cheryl at 715-834-0429 .
Classroom Format
You’ll meet with LVCV staff for 5 sessions across 15 days. You’ll hear stories and examples of pair work, participate in discussions, and do activities each session. Reading is assigned between meetings. Concepts and strategies integrate. This format appeals to those who want hands-on experience and time to reflect.
Online/Classroom Format
You’ll meet with LVCV staff for 1 evening and 1 Saturday over 12 days, and complete six free online mini-courses. Sessions include limited discussion and activities. Certain mini-courses are requested prior to the first meeting while remaining ones are due by the second meeting. This format appeals to those who like independent work, enjoy learning on a computer, or whose schedule limits meeting. Pace will “move along”.
What New Tutors Have Said About Training:
"Good combination of listening and doing."
"I am excited about the program. I think it will be very gratifying for tutor and learner."
"The instructors for these sessions were knowledgeable and personable. As such they were great models!"
"(Training was) engaging and I think this experience will be very rewarding! Tutoring can help the tutor learn as well as the learner. Thank you!"
Requirements For Becoming a Tutor:
Volunteer tutors are required to have a high school diploma (or its equivalent) as well as a desire to help another individual meet his/her literacy goals. Tutors must pass a background check, complete the required tutor training sessions, and be willing to volunteer 2 hours each week in one of our programs. It is hoped that tutors will remain in the program for a year or more!
Current Training Dates and Locations:
Option 1 - Five mornings in Eau Claire (see Classroom Format above)
- Meets: January 27, 31, February 3, 7 and 10 from 9am - 12:15pm
- Location: Banbury Place - 800 Wisconsin St, Bldg D2, 3rd floor (follow hallway signs)
- Registration Deadline: January 20, 2012
- Meets: in February (check back soon for specifics
- Location: Menomonie Public Library - LVCV office - 600 Wolske Bay Rd.
- Registration Deadline: To Be Determined
- Details for online training are sent shortly after your registration.
To Register For A Training:
Provide your name and mailing address to Cheryl at (715) 834-0429 or <a href="mailto:csutter@lvcv.org">Email the information</a> . If you are interested in the Online/Classroom Format, access to the mini-courses will be sent to you after your registration is received.