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 Read and Succeed adult literacy program in Mariposa, El Portal and North County.  Math tutors are also being sought.

Tutors must be 18 years old or older; be English speaking; have graduated from high school or earned a GED; and read at a 12^th 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, help children with homework, or pass a driver’s test, 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.

Prospective tutors must attend an hour-long orientation followed by a full-day training session. Orientations are scheduled for Wednesday, August 20 at 10 a.m. at the Red Cloud Library in Greeley Hill; Thursday, August 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the El Portal Library; and Wednesday, September 3 at 6 p.m. at the Mariposa Library. A training session will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Merced Library. Carpooling may be available.

This program is provided in conjunction with the Merced Library Read and Succeed adult literacy program.

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.