Volunteer: Adult Literacy Tutors Needed!Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs. The Adult Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with adult students to improve literacy. Although English is their native language, Adult Literacy students are non-readers who struggle with recognizing individual written words and comprehending a sentence or longer passage. They comprise a diverse group in terms of educational background, socio-economic status, personal goals, and learning styles. Many are challenged by learning disabilities such as dyslexia. They come to us because they want to improve their job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a GED program, or just feel better about themselves and their ability to cope in today’s world. Check out this video to hear from several Adult Literacy Students. Time Commitment: 2 hours/week for one year minimumRequirements: GED or High School diploma Participate in online training Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractionsTraining: Volunteers must undergo one of the training tracks Basic Training which takes approximately 10 hours GED Program Training which takes approximately 5 to 6 hoursIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with next steps. You can expect a follow up from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after respondingHands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs. The Adult Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with adult students to improve literacy. Although English is their native language, Adult Literacy students are non-readers who struggle with recognizing individual written words and comprehending a sentence or longer passage. They comprise a diverse group in terms of educational background, socio-economic status, personal goals, and learning styles. Many are challenged by learning disabilities such as dyslexia. They come to us because they want to improve their job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a GED program, or just feel better about themselves and their ability to cope in today’s world. Check out this video to hear from several Adult Literacy Students. Time Commitment: 2 hours/week for one year minimumRequirements: GED or High School diploma Participate in online training Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractionsTraining: Volunteers must undergo one of the training tracks Basic Training which takes approximately 10 hours GED Program Training which takes approximately 5 to 6 hoursIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with next steps. You can expect a follow up from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after respondingHands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Youth Literacy Tutors Needed!Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs. The Youth Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with students K-5 twice a week for 50 minutes, between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The Youth Literacy Program works with two after-school programs that primarily serve youth of color. The two locations are in Asheville. Youth Literacy tutors work with children from low-income families who read, write, and/or spell below their grade level. Tutors in this program complete an initial orientation and a 16-20 hours training, which includes some pre-course work and/or homework (short articles to read, short videos to watch). They then receive follow-up support and the option to attend in-service training throughout their tutoring commitment. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year. Time Commitment: Twice a week for 50-minute sessions between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year.Requirements: GED or High School diploma Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractions Complete a background checkTraining: Tutors must complete 16-20 hours of training prior to being assigned a studentIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with next step instructions. You can expect a follow up email with additional details and next steps from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after responding.Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs. The Youth Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with students K-5 twice a week for 50 minutes, between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The Youth Literacy Program works with two after-school programs that primarily serve youth of color. The two locations are in Asheville. Youth Literacy tutors work with children from low-income families who read, write, and/or spell below their grade level. Tutors in this program complete an initial orientation and a 16-20 hours training, which includes some pre-course work and/or homework (short articles to read, short videos to watch). They then receive follow-up support and the option to attend in-service training throughout their tutoring commitment. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year. Time Commitment: Twice a week for 50-minute sessions between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year.Requirements: GED or High School diploma Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractions Complete a background checkTraining: Tutors must complete 16-20 hours of training prior to being assigned a studentIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with next step instructions. You can expect a follow up email with additional details and next steps from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after responding.Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual and In-person Tutors Needed for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs. The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is seeking virtual and in-person tutors to meet with students two hours a week to improve literacy. The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program teaches oral English, reading, and writing to adults who have immigrated to the U.S. from around the world. ESOL is the largest program at Literacy Together, serving approximately 250 students annually. Our students’ most common goals in learning English are to improve their employment prospects, help their children in school, and pass the U.S. Naturalization exam. Each student works with a trained volunteer tutor, either individually or in a small group of up to ten people. Time Commitment: 2 hours/week for one year minimumRequirements: GED or High School diploma Participate in online training Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractionsTraining: ESOL Training Program takes approximately 8 hours to completeHealth and Safety: All training and tutoring sessions are virtualIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with the next steps. You can expect a follow up from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after responding.Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs. The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is seeking virtual and in-person tutors to meet with students two hours a week to improve literacy. The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program teaches oral English, reading, and writing to adults who have immigrated to the U.S. from around the world. ESOL is the largest program at Literacy Together, serving approximately 250 students annually. Our students’ most common goals in learning English are to improve their employment prospects, help their children in school, and pass the U.S. Naturalization exam. Each student works with a trained volunteer tutor, either individually or in a small group of up to ten people. Time Commitment: 2 hours/week for one year minimumRequirements: GED or High School diploma Participate in online training Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractionsTraining: ESOL Training Program takes approximately 8 hours to completeHealth and Safety: All training and tutoring sessions are virtualIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with the next steps. You can expect a follow up from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after responding.Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: GED volunteer tutors (Math and Language Arts)Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.
Our Adult Literacy Program needs GED volunteer tutors asap! Although English is their native language, Adult Literacy students are non-readers who struggle with recognizing individual written words and comprehending a sentence or longer passage. They comprise a diverse group in terms of educational background, socio-economic status, personal goals, and learning styles. Many are challenged by learning disabilities such as dyslexia. They come to us because they want to improve their job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a GED program, or just feel better about themselves and their ability to cope in today’s world. Check out this video to hear from several Adult Literacy Students. Time Commitment: 2 hours/week for six months minimumRequirements: GED or High School diploma Participate in online training Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractionsTraining: Volunteers must undergo one of the training tracks Basic Training which takes approximately 10 hours GED Program Training which takes approximately 5 to 6 hoursIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with next steps. You can expect a follow up from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after respondingWhy does this matter? We have to limit the number of people attending each project. This helps everyone stay safe by following COVID-19 specific safety measures. Please understand that if you show up on-site without registering first, you may be turned away so that the agency can maintain safety procedures. Safety is our top priority and we want to be sure needs are met while also being safe. Click HERE for current NC safety guidelines. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.
Our Adult Literacy Program needs GED volunteer tutors asap! Although English is their native language, Adult Literacy students are non-readers who struggle with recognizing individual written words and comprehending a sentence or longer passage. They comprise a diverse group in terms of educational background, socio-economic status, personal goals, and learning styles. Many are challenged by learning disabilities such as dyslexia. They come to us because they want to improve their job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a GED program, or just feel better about themselves and their ability to cope in today’s world. Check out this video to hear from several Adult Literacy Students. Time Commitment: 2 hours/week for six months minimumRequirements: GED or High School diploma Participate in online training Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractionsTraining: Volunteers must undergo one of the training tracks Basic Training which takes approximately 10 hours GED Program Training which takes approximately 5 to 6 hoursIn order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with next steps. You can expect a follow up from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after respondingWhy does this matter? We have to limit the number of people attending each project. This helps everyone stay safe by following COVID-19 specific safety measures. Please understand that if you show up on-site without registering first, you may be turned away so that the agency can maintain safety procedures. Safety is our top priority and we want to be sure needs are met while also being safe. Click HERE for current NC safety guidelines. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form. Organization: Literacy Together Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |