Volunteer Tutors Sought for Adult Literacy Program

The Mariposa County Library is looking for people who would like to share their love of reading and make a difference in someone’s life by volunteering as tutors in the Library’s adult literacy program.  Math and computer tutors are also being sought.

A tutor orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room. This will be followed by a training on Wednesday, July 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The orientation is required prior to attending the training.

Tutors must be 18 years old or older, be English speaking, have graduated from high school or earned a GED, and read at a 12th grade level or higher.

Tutors are trained to work with learners on a one-to-one basis. Learners work at their own pace to achieve goals they set for themselves. For example, if a learner wants to write a resume, pass a high school equivalency test, or become a U.S. citizen, instruction is directed toward achieving that goal.  All program materials are provided free of charge to learners. Hours are flexible to fit in with the tutors’ and learners’ individual schedules.

For more information and an application, call the Mariposa Library, (209) 966-2140, email karen.dusek@mariposalibrary.org or stop by the library during normal hours of operation. Leave your name and phone number or e-mail address and the Literacy Coordinator will contact you. The adult literacy program is funded in part by a grant from the California State Library. Other supporters include the Mariposa Rotary Club, Friends of the Mariposa Library and Sierra Telephone.