Change a Life - Give the Gift of Reading

How to be a PAR tutor:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Speak English well
• Read and write English well
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have patience, flexibility, cultural sensitivity, enthusiasm and a sense of humor

As a tutor you will be expected to:

• Attend 14 hours of initial tutor training
• Tutor 3 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
• Submit monthly hours reports
• Meet in a library or other public place for tutoring sessions

PAR tutors receive:

• Free instructional materials
• Professional development and support through tutor support meetings, in-service workshops, and individual consultation with staff
• The satisfaction of helping your community grow stronger by helping adults build their literacy skills
• Knowledge that you are making a significant difference in an adult's life

To learn more about our program or to register for the next tutor training, please call the PAR office at (408) 808-2361 or send an email to par.sjpl@sjlibrary.org.
 

"The end of all education should surely be service to others." - Cesar Chavez

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