Adult Literacy Program
Before we match up learners and trained tutors read, each learner completes a one-hour skills assessment and interview with the staff. This helps the staff learn about the learners' skills, motivations, and goals. Once a match has been made between the learner and tutor, the two will determine when and where they will meet one-on-one; tutoring is done in public locations such as libraries, parks, or cafes. Generally, the learner and tutor will meet twice a week for 1 or 1.5 hours.
VOLUNTEER SECTION
REQUIREMENTS
Are you interested in becoming a tutor?
Want to help someone improve their reading and writing skills?
Have a high school diploma.
Commit to 6 months of working with your learner.
Submit monthly report
Attend Hawaii Literacy’s online or in-person training course.
You will be taught nationally recognized adult tutoring methods and how to use the materials and skill books.
Oahu Staff
Office: (808) 537-6706
Work Cell: (808)778-9356
E-mail: julianne.bakermattern@hawaiiliteracy.org
HAWAII ISLAND staff
Lisa Jacob, Adult Literacy Coordinator
E-mail: lisa.jacob@hawaiiliteracy.org
(808) 329-1180
Kauai staff
Jessica Gormley, Adult Literacy Coordinator
E-mail: jessica.gormley@hawaiiliteracy.org
THE ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
The Rose Perenin Foundation, The Freeman Foundation, James T. Pettus Jr. Foundation, and Annie Sinclair Knudsen Memorial Fund.
