SBLC Volunteer Opportunities
Adult
Literacy Tutors
- work
one-on-one with adults with low reading abilities. The
one-on-one relationship boosts self-confidence for many
learners who recall negative experiences in the
classroom. SBLC provides tutors with a mandatory, free
training session before being paired with a learner.
Tutors work with their learners to determine their needs
and to develop their curriculum. The minimum commitment
is 2 hours per week for one year.
Classroom Assistants
- provide small group
instruction for learners and offer individual tutoring
to learners that need extra help. Classroom Assistants
can participate in the GED, Pre-GED or Adult Basic
Education classes offered in fall, winter or spring
sessions. Training is not required for this position.
The minimum time commitment is 1-2 class sessions per
week for one class cycle.
Drop-In Center
Tutors -
staff SBLC’s drop-in lab, working with
Pre-GED and GED adult learners who are enrolled in SBLC
classes. Drop-In Tutors assist staff and instructors,
working mostly one-on-one with learners, answering
questions and helping learners develop specific skills.
Training is not required for this position. The minimum
time commitment is a 2 hour weekly session for one class
cycle.
Office Assistants
- are vital in providing
administrative support to SBLC staff and instructors.
Office Assistants answer phones, take messages, welcome
visitors, make copies, prepare mailings, file student
materials, distribute fliers in the community, assist
with data-base entry, make phone calls and help with
other office needs. No training or time commitment is
required.
Special Events Assistants
- help run various events
throughout the year, including the Spring Gala (annual
fundraiser) and Learner Recognition Events in the fall
and spring. Volunteers set-up, clean up, sell raffle
tickets, man booths, distribute fliers and assist with
several other activities. Generally, volunteers
contribute 2 hours before, during or after the event.