volunteer
“The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others”
- Ghandi
Volunteer tutors make an enormous difference in the lives of adult learners in our communities.
To get started, read the Welcome Letter [PDF], then fill out the Tutor Volunteer Information Sheet [PDF]. The Information sheet can be mailed to or dropped off at the Literacy Council office.If you have any questions, or would like to talk to a Literacy Council staff member first, please call (805) 541-4219 local or (800) 549-4219 toll-free or email [email protected].
Top Ten Reason to Volunteer
- The joy of helping adults to learn and become full partners in our community.
- The reward of mentoring someone’s personal growth.
- The pleasure of sharing your own knowledge and experience.
- The involvement in someone’s achievement of goals.
- The opportunity to learn about tutoring techniques.
- The appreciation of diversity.
- The camaraderie with fellow tutors.
- The sense of contribution to the community.
- The opportunity for expanding horizons.
- The engagement in promoting literacy awareness.
