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BEING A LITERACY VOLUNTEER
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Many of us enjoying reading and sharing books with our children. We would love to share that joy with others in our community, and so, have decided that a volunteer project in the area of Literacy would be an ideal activity for a volunteer project.
Within the field of literacy, there are generally three types of groups who are seeking assistance with literacy skills. These groups would include, children who need to improve their reading skills. Generally young students are tutored within a school setting or an organized after school program. The classroom teacher usually identifies specific skills that she wishes the tutor to work on with the students.
Another group you may work with are adults with low reading or math skills. Be sensitive when working with adults. Adult who are working on improving their literacy skills may be embarrassed at their inability to read, especially if you bring along your own children who have more advance skills to a tutoring session. Most adult learners prefer to receive literacy tutoring at a Literacy Center or Resource Center. This setting affords adult learners greater privacy and confidentiality. When working in this type of setting, it would be best not to bring along toddlers or young children to your volunteer tutoring sessions. Toddlers are usually very "busy" and may often require your attention. This would therefore provide a significant distraction to yourself as the volunteer tutor or to the learner.
If you must find a volunteer placement that includes your toddler or young child, try to be matched with another mother who has a child at an age similar to your own. This way, the two children can play together during the tutoring session. It will also afford you a common bond with your Adult Literacy Learner.
Finally, many immigrants come to the United States seeking a new and better life. Many such individuals may have been quite proficient in their native language, and might even have attained positions of prominence within their given professions. English is a second language to be acquired, and a gateway to inclusion in American society. Always remember that ESL (English as a Second Language) learners are not "stupid" or illiterate in their native language. English is a very difficult language to learn. ESL learners have already had to overcome many obstacles, including surviving devastation in war torn countries. Others come to the United States seeking a better life and the "American Dream". Try to be sensitive to culture differences and customs. Some cultures may be more male dominated than what we are accustomed to in the United States. Do not be surprised or affronted if female learners require permission from male relatives in order to study with you or the program. This may be a common custom in the native regions where your ESL learner comes from. Do not make fun of their accent, dress, or the types of food that they prepare. This is a learning experience for you too, as the volunteer, to learn more about other cultures and customs from around the world.
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