Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Teach someone to read! You'll be amazed what you learn! Tutor a child or adult in reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

Training

Training is five sessions, 2 sessions per week from 6 to 9 pm at the Redwood City Public Library. Call for exact dates.

Importance

Break the cycle of illiteracy and promote education and a lifelong love of learning.

Qualifications

Understand the importance of reading in our lives. Desire to help someone learn to read.

Availability

Meet with student once or twice a week, one - two hour sessions

Comments

We are a learner-centered program. Learning materials, meeting times and dates are individualized for tutor-learnier pair.

Benefits to Volunteer

Rewards are immeasurable, both for you and the community

Before being matched with a student, volunteers tutors complete 15 hours of tutor training. Tutor training and one semester of tutoring is an accredited college level course. The tutor training and all materials are free. Tutor training sessions are offered throughout the year. Call for dates (650)780-7077.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Project Read - Redwood City

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Wendy Mallegni, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1044 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063-1868 (See a map)

Directions:

Project READ Redwood City is located on the second floor of the Redwood City Public Library. The library is located on the corner of Jefferson and Middlefield Road in Redwood City. Two blocks east of El Camino   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Sequoia Station Caltrain,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 min   Nearest Bus Stop: Jefferson and El Camino, 2 min minute walk

Web Site: http://www.projectread-redwoodcty.org

Last updated on December 17, 2009