Volunteer Positions

Contact: Stephanie Rubenzahl, (860)233-3853, stephanie.rubenzahl@lvgh.org.

Position: Small Group Literacy Tutor

• Teach small groups (4 - 6 students) in English for Speakers of Other Languages or Basic Literacy.
  
• A training workshop which includes classroom and practical experience is required. Workshop will cover issues such as characteristics of the adult learner, student-centered teaching, lesson planning and collaborative learning.
  
• Training workshops are held several times throughout the year on a variety of schedules.
  
• Time commitment is 2 hours per week for at least one year. Placements are available during morning or evening hours.

Position: Special Projects Volunteer

• Help publish our annual student newsletter.

• Offer your expertise on one on our special project committees, e.g. marketing, fundraising, special events.
  
• Assist with mailings and other administrative tasks at various times during the year.
  

Position: Computer Lab Tutor

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students studying to
  improve their English literacy skills.
  
• Teach basic to intermediate computer skills or help students
  use various adult literacy software programs.
  
• Brief orientation and training (1 -2 hours) and basic computer
  skills required.
  
• Time commitment is 1 - 2 hours per week for at least one
  term.