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Education Volunteer Opportunities | Diablo Valley Literacy Council

4000 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521

Eligibility

English speakers age 18+. Must commit to 1-2 hours per week.

Required documents

None

Hours

Answering machine available 24 hours daily.

Languages

English; call for all other languages.

Application process

Call or visit website to register. Must attend a 2-day training workshop.

Service area

Contra Costa County

Description

Offers private, confidential, individualized ADULT ESL (English As Second Language) one-to-one instruction. Private tutors teach reading, writing and speaking English. The lesson starts at whatever level the English learner is at and takes consideration of individual goals. Both tutor and student set meeting times convenient for both. Students who are in need of computers, phones and on-line technology may receive assistance in order to enhance the learning process. All learning is completely confidential. Volunteers participate in a training program, commit to volunteer about 1-2 hours/week, must be able to read, write, and speak English well. Literacy Council Produces a newsletter, distributes brochures and has speakers available.

Providing organization

Diablo Valley Literacy Council

Offers private, confidential, individualized ADULT ESL (English As Second Language) one-to-one instruction. Private tutors teach reading, writing and speaking English. The lesson starts at whatever level the English learner is at and takes consideration of individual goals. Both tutor and student set meeting times convenient for both. Students who are in need of computers, phones and on-line technology may receive assistance in order to enhance the learning process. All learning is completely confidential. Volunteers participate in a training program, commit to volunteer about 1-2 hours/week, must be able to read, write, and speak English well. Literacy Council Produces a newsletter, distributes brochures and has speakers available.