After Orientation:
Within weeks of orientation-
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Most tutors are matched with a learner
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Receiving personally curated study materials
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Tutor and learner establish a one-on-one study schedule and pace
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Matches are not guaranteed or circumstances may create a longer wait time - we will communicate accordingly!
Things to Consider:
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The learning process can be slow and challenging
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Consider your volunteer work to be a long term commitment
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Minimum length: 6 months
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However, you don't sign a contract - you won't be shamed if your life changes and you need to move on! We appreciate your time and effort on behalf of HLP!
Empowering individuals and communities with literacy since 1981!
Other ways to support HLP
Not ready or cannot commit to becoming a tutor, but still want to help HLP?
No problem, there are many ways to support us!
Volunteer to help at public events
We often need non-tutoring volunteers for events! Apply here:
Donations
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We accept donations of items to sell at fundraising auctions
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We are always looking for sponsors for our events in exchange for copious glory, publicity and gratitude!
Experienced educators and performers to lead Family Literacy Parties or ESL events
This is paid work. Contact us to discuss details!
Join the Board!
It takes board members and community advisors to help us do what we do, so we're always ready to welcome new faces at our monthly board meeting.
Contact us if you'd like to talk about it!
We (gratefully!) decline most donations of used books, because our learners usually need specialized materials. If you have something you really believe will benefit our learners, go ahead and ask, but we could probably make better use of a gift certificate to New Readers Press or one of our many great local bookstores or office supply stores.
