Do you want to help others learn to read and write in English? Volunteers needed in #Lowell for ESOL Tutor Training. Program orientation this Thursday, Feb. 27th at 6 PM

Literacy Volunteers of the Pollard Memorial Library has scheduled a training for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Tutors. This 18 hour training is free for anyone who is interested in volunteering to work with non-native English speakers seeking to improve their English. Our program offers free, confidential, flexibly scheduled tutoring on a one-to-one or small group basis to adults in the Greater Lowell area.

You do not need any prior teaching experience or knowledge of another language to become a tutor. All you need is an open mind, the desire to help an adult who needs you, and the ability to meet with your student for eight hours each month. We provide an initial program orientation and tutor training in order to prepare you to work with your student. We also provide support after you are matched with a student. Attendance at the orientation and all training sessions is mandatory if you wish to become a tutor.

Program Orientation (Attendance is required)
Thursday, February 27, 2014,  6PM
This orientation provides an overview of the Literacy Volunteers of the Pollard Memorial Library Program and the expectations we have for our tutors and students. Please register by contacting the program Director, Julie Iatron, at 978-674-1541 or jiatron@mvlc.org. Once you have completed the New Tutor Orientation, you may register for the ESOL Tutor Training. Attendance at the orientation session is mandatory if you wish to attend the ESOL Tutor Training.

ESOL Tutor Training Schedule (Attendance at all sessions is required)

• Thursday, March 13, 2014,  6 PM to 9 PM
• Monday, March 17, 2014,  6 PM to 9 PM
• Thursday, March 20, 2014,  6 PM to 9 PM
• Monday, March 24, 2014,  6 PM to 9 PM
• Thursday, March 27, 2014,  6 PM to 9 PM
• Monday, March 31, 2014 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• (SNOW DATE) Thursday, April 3, 2014,  6 PM to 9 PM