Question 1

¿Cuál es el compromiso del voluntariado?

Accepted Answer

Tutoring: We ask tutors to commit to working with a student for at least six continuous months. This allows you to really get to know your learner and develop a good working relationship which greatly benefits a student’s capacity to learn and will be a more valuable experience for you as a volunteer.

Class Assistants: We ask for a commitment of 2 terms (approximately 6 months). Teaching any new class has an introductory period and it will take at least a term or two to feel confident with class and curriculum. Check the Literacy Source Class Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B7i-JOmxwjByRXFtWF9EcDJiRm8?resourcekey=0-srgVzhwII69fKpE3XzeKvQ)for the current term calendar and class schedule.

Question 2

¿Existen oportunidades de voluntariado que requieran menos compromiso?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Volunteering as a Conversation Partner requires an online commitment of one hour, once per week. during term time. As a Citizenship Practice Interviewer you volunteer as needed, either in-person or online, once or twice a term for approx. an hour.

Question 3

¿Sus oportunidades de voluntariado son remotas o en persona?

Accepted Answer

Ofrecemos oportunidades tanto presenciales como a distancia. Asista a una orientación para nuevos voluntarios (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Epr8efFHrUCnXqs4P5d_IkYOtVl257ZGjEVQoJOKA3pURDhRSlAwR0lBODNYNFNHMDNOWlU2SFdCTSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl)para obtener más información.

Question 4

Nunca he enseñado antes, ¿qué formación ofrecéis?

Accepted Answer

Literacy Source provides online training to all volunteers. Depending on which position you are interested in we ask you to complete 8-12 hours of required training before starting. We encourage you to participate in many other training opportunities throughout your volunteer service with Literacy Source. All trainings are free and are open to all current Literacy Source volunteers. Check our Volunteer Trainings (https://www.literacysource.org/volunteer-trainings)page for a list of online trainings.

Question 5

¿Cuál es el proceso para conseguir un estudiante?

Accepted Answer

After your orientation, interview, and pre-service training, when a suitable student becomes available you will receive an email with information about the prospective student match. Students are selected based on shared availability, the interests and preferences you indicated during your volunteer interview, and the student priorities and needs. The student’s advisor will schedule a match meeting during which you and the student will get acquainted, set a schedule, agree on a tutoring contract, and begin discussing what you would like to work on together.

Question 6

¿Cuánto apoyo recibiré como tutor?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the foundational trainings, when you are matched with a student you will meet with their instructional advisor who teaches their class. The advisor will provide you with teaching materials and be your main resource and support while you are tutoring. You will be invited to observe the class and to a class tutor cohort meeting once a term. These meetings provide an opportunity to meet with the class instructor and fellow tutors to discuss ideas and receive support. Literacy Source advisors are always available as a resource for help with lesson planning, library materials, and online resources.

Question 7

¿Cuánto duran los términos de Literacy Source?

Accepted Answer

We are on a quarter system; terms are usually 10 - 12 weeks long with a 2 - 3 week break in-between, when we register new students. Check the Literacy Source Class Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B7i-JOmxwjByRXFtWF9EcDJiRm8?resourcekey=0-srgVzhwII69fKpE3XzeKvQ)for the current term calendar.

Question 8

¿Qué tan grandes son las clases en Literacy Source?

Accepted Answer

El tamaño de las clases varía, pero normalmente son alrededor de 20 estudiantes tanto para clases presenciales como en línea.

Question 9

¿Puedo observar clases antes de comenzar el voluntariado?

Accepted Answer

Yes! After attending an orientation and interview, we encourage you to observe any class you are interested in. You can view the current class schedule on the Literacy Source Google Drive.(https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B7i-JOmxwjByRXFtWF9EcDJiRm8?resourcekey=0-srgVzhwII69fKpE3XzeKvQ)

Question 10

¿Qué pasa si quiero irme de vacaciones o necesito tomarme un día libre?

Accepted Answer

If you are tutoring, you will manage your schedule with your student giving as much notice as you can about upcoming breaks. If you are assisting in a class we ask that you try to arrange your vacations to align with our term breaks but realize this is not always possible. For this reason, we have often have two class assistants in the class to cover days off and vacations.

Question 11

¿Dónde puedo estacionar?

Accepted Answer

Hay un estacionamiento gratuito en el estacionamiento detrás del edificio AKIN (ingrese por 32nd Ave NE). También puede estacionar en cualquiera de los espacios en ángulo hacia el sur del edificio (no estacione en el estacionamiento de Jalisco).

Question 12

¿Existe un límite de edad para ser voluntario?

Accepted Answer

As our students are all adults, we ask that our volunteers be over the age of 18.

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