VITAL - Volunteers In Tutoring Adult Learners

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services

What services does VITAL offer?

One-to-one tutoring - trained tutors help individual learners set goals, gain essential literacy skills, and increase their confidence.
Small group ESL tutoring facilitated by volunteer tutors.
Introduction to Tutoring workshops for volunteer tutors.
Additional Tutor Training - in the areas of computing, GED tutoring, and English as a second language.
Social learning opportunities for learners and tutors.

How does VITAL work? This is a free community service sponsored by the Monroe County Public Library.

How much does it cost? Free. Materials and training are provided without charge to the volunteers and learners.

How can I join?

Learners and tutors, Contact:
VITAL, Monroe County Public Library
Bloomington, IN 47408-3592
(812) 349-3173
Email: vital@monroe.lib.in.us

Tutors: the next workshop will be held soon! Ask to have your name added to the list of participants!

learners

Who can learn? Any adult who didn't learn to read adequately and now wants to read well enough to deal with everyday needs and reach his/her literacy goals. Any adult who needs to improve ESL English language skills.

What kind of Learners? Adults who need help improving their reading, mathematics, and survival skills. Ability levels range from non-readers to "pretty good" readers, native speakers of English, and English as a second language.

tutors

Who can be a Tutor? Volunteers who want to help other adults gain reading, writing, and math literacy skills or English language skills.

Qualifications? A positive attitude and creative problem solving skills are most important.

Requirements and responsibilities?

Attend training sessions
Plan lessons and assignments using relevant resources
Maintain regular tutoring sessions
Maintain a positive tutor-learner relationship
Maintain records to show evidence of learner's progress
Regular exchange of information with VITAL staff
Ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements

Time? Tutors are expected to be available for initial training sessions and regular follow up sessions, as well as to schedule regular meetings with learners. Commitment to serve at least 6 months is required.

Job description? Through one-on-one tutoring, tutors furnish assistance and encouragement to out of school young people and adults with reading difficulties.

printable VITAL forms for tutors

Confidential Record (pdf)
(Please fill out this form after your 3rd or 4th meeting with your new learner and return it to the VITAL Office.)

Lesson Plan (pdf)

Monthly Tutoring and Attendance Calendar (pdf)

Quarterly Report (pdf)
(Please fill out a copy of this form every 3 months and return it to the VITAL Office)