Building Better Readers Tutor Training
Would you like to help a child improve their reading skills?
Classroom Tutoring
During school hours, tutor three first or second-grade children in reading for 30 minutes each, one-to-one, at selected elementary schools throughout Palm Beach County. Time required: 90-minute sessions twice a week or partner with another volunteer to each tutor one 90-minute session.
After School Tutoring
Commit to tutoring a child, one-to-one, in reading comprehension at the Literacy Coalition’s Blume Literacy Center after school. Tutor for one to two hours, one day a week. A background check is required.
Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Training for tutoring will be provided by the Literacy Coalition.
Upcoming Building Better Readers Tutor Training:
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Training Location:
Blume Literacy Center
3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Training Location:
Blume Literacy Center
3651 Quantum Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Two-Part Training: Must Attend Both Sessions:
Wednesday, October 2 AND Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Training Location:
Blume Literacy Center
3651 Quantum Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Training Location:
Blume Literacy Center
3651 Quantum Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Click Here to register as a volunteer and receive notifications regarding future trainings.
Current volunteer tutors, Click Here for VIC
For more information, contact:
Jeanne Heavilin (561) 767-3366 | JHeavilin@LiteracyPBC.org
Karen Garcia (561) 767-3354 | KGarcia@LiteracyPBC.org
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is an equal-opportunity employer/program. If you have a disability that requires special services, call us at (561) 279-9103 to ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations.
