Literacy Volunteers of America began in 1962 as a small, grassroots effort to wipe out illiteracy in Syracuse, New York. We are currently coordinating a number of activities relating to literacy education, these include:
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Free one-to-one tutoring in Basic Literacy or English as a Second Language for adults in Erie County
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Afterschool tutoring programs for City of Buffalo youth
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Neighborhood Literacy Drop-In Centers
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Neighborhood Literacy Drop-In-Centers
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Peer-to-Peer Tutoring Programs (trained teenagers tutoring youth in the community)
Type
of Volunteer Needed
Tutors. Can be from any background but must have strong desire to work with a student consistently for at least one year.
Volunteer
Skills Needed
At least 18 years of age.
• Be able to speak, read, and write the English language well enough to communicate clearly.
• Have at least a high school diploma
Volunteer
Responsibilities
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Attend all initial workshop training sessions, totaling 12 hours of training. See details below.
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Pay a $30 fee that will be used towards your materials and resources during training. This fee will be payable during your Orientation module by cash, check or credit card.
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Agree to meet your learner in a public place.
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Commit to at least 100 hours of tutoring (about 2 hours per week for 1 year).
