Santa Monica Public Library

Position Overview:

This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of adults whose limited literacy is a challenge in their everyday life. Tutors are matched with an adult learner and work with them over an extended series of sessions to help them set and achieve their literacy goals.

Apply today to be considered for our August Tutor Training!

Online orientation: Monday, 7/27 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Training dates: Monday 8/24 10:00a.m.-1:30p.m., Wednesday 8/26 10:00a.m.-2:30p.m., Friday 8/28 10:00 a.m. - 12:30p.m. Potential volunteers must complete an application, attend an orientation, participate in an interview and attend all three training sessions. Lunch will be provided during the Monday and Wednesday trainings.

Responsibilities:

• Tutor an adult learner 1-2 times each week for 1.5-2 hour sessions at a Santa Monica Public Library location
• Create lessons to help adult learners reach their literacy goals
• Submit monthly time logs

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently and clearly
• Possess patience, flexibility, and excellent oral communication skills
• Must check email regularly and have basic computer and word processing skills
• Fingerprint/ live scan clearance is required
• Must be 18 years or older

Training Provided:

• Tutors will receive 12 hours of training
• All materials provided free of charge
• Individual assistance from literacy staff is available

Benefits to Volunteering:

• Satisfaction that you are changing lives
• Knowledge that you are enhancing the Library's position in the community
• Learn to tutor, promote learning, and gain experience

Time Commitment:

• 6 months or more
• The program strives to match tutors with a learner within 3 months of attending the training or provide other opportunities to work on their skills while waiting for a match.

Tutor Training:

Tutors will attend a 12-hour tutor training. Part of the training will be a self-paced online module and part of the training will be a hybrid between zoom and in-person.

Potential volunteers will go through an applicant screening and interview process. We regret that we will not be able to accept all tutor applicants into the program.