Learning PartnerAt — Alameda County Library, Education and Literacy Services
Alameda County Library’s Education and Literacy Services provides community members with free 1-on-1 support to help them achieve their reading and writing goals, as well as their listening and speaking goals. Our services are available to both youth (7-16) and adults (17+), each of whom are matched with a volunteer Learning Partner who works with them on an individual basis. Our volunteer Learning Partners are kind individuals with open minds who value patience, empathy, flexibility, and working collaboratively with our learners. They meet our learners where they are and aim to create a learning environment that is relevant to learners’ lives, goals, and needs. They understand that learning takes time, can be difficult, and that everyone learns differently. If this sounds like YOU, we invite you to join us!
Posted by 08/19/24
Students will practice skills in areas of collaboration, active listening, assessment of reading, writing and English learning fundamentals, lesson planning, curriculum development, community engagement, problem solving, librarianship, cultivating learning environments Students will learn about community issues such as equity in education, recidivism, and justice, equity, diversity, inclusivity-based services implementation.
Students will be trained in literacy and English language learning theories, how to set a positive environment in a learning session with either adults, youth, or adult English language learners, and how to plan activities and lessons for one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Safety procedures are provided during Orientation at locations for incarcerated tutees. Library branch-specific safety guidelines are given during tutor onboarding.
Students are required to attend Orientation and two training sessions. Students will complete a background check before being matched with a learner. For Juvenile Justice Center and Santa Rita Jail, additional training is required.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 3 | hours per week |