Pleasanton: Change a Life: Partner With an Adult Learner of English!

Think you might want to serve as a volunteer tutor? Attend an upcoming training to find out if this opportunity is a good fit for your schedule, skills and interests!NEXT TRAINING:Pleasanton Public Library400 Old Bernal Ave., PleasantonWednesday, October 22, 5:00-8:30 p.m.Registration is appreciated but not required - drop-ins are welcome!Contact us for details or with questions: 925-931-3405 or literacy@cityofpleasantonca.gov.Volunteer with Pleasanton Reads! Serving Adult Learners of English in the Tri Valley:Looking to make a positive difference in your community? New and native adult residents need help with English skills to participate fully in our society. Enjoy a meaningful and interesting volunteer job and give a priceless, life-changing gift to learners in our diverse population!Pleasanton Library's Adult Literacy Program will train you to partner with adults to improve their English skills. The library supplies tutoring materials at no cost to participants.Whether you have a little or a lot of time to give, there is an opportunity for you!Volunteer Roles offer a flexible, adaptable schedule:serve as one-on-one or small group tutorlead or help with weekly English Conversation Practice Groupsprovide Citizenship Test preparationhost Book Clubs for English learnersWe welcome native English speakers and multi-lingual volunteers aged 18+.Required for all volunteers:Aged 18 or olderFluent in American EnglishPatient and able to work with people from various backgroundsFamiliar with American cultureAttend one Pleasanton Library New Volunteer Training and Orientation sessionComplete self-paced online training: Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace, provided by the City of Pleasanton Human Resources DepartmentComplete an in-person Live Scan screening