Volunteer
VOLUNTEERS
Friends of Literacy welcomes volunteers from throughout the community. Individuals donate their time tutoring adults, as well as helping out in program education offices, the Friends office, and with special events and projects. Tutors help adult learners master reading, math and language skills, and can also work with English language learners, in a number of different adult education programs in Knox County.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
The complete orientation and training program is 5 hours broken into two 2.5 hour evening sessions. Anyone wishing to volunteer in any aspect must complete the entire program. An $20 donation is required at the first class to cover training expenses.
Volunteer Orientation and Training is generally held at least four times a year. Anyone who fills out an application will be placed on the notification list for the next session and will receive messages about the dates, times, and location as soon as those are firm. The next sessions are scheduled for September 11th and 13th, 2012. Click on the link to the “volunteer application” below to get started in a rewarding volunteer experience.
Training includes background about Friends of Literacy, adult learners, and effective tutoring skills. Learning skills and basic academic skills are also reviewed.
I am interested in volunteer opps in the Blount County area. How do I find out who to help? Where do I go?
Renie, you should contact Blount County Adult Education. They may have volunteer opportunities.
I filled out a volunteer application several months ago. I received an email saying I would be contacted regarding upcoming training sessions for volunteers. Hope I’m still in your database. Would love to get started. Thanks for your response. Patty Smith
Hi Patty. Our next trainings are being offered on November 4th and November 11th. As it gets closer to those days, we will be sending you more information. Thanks for your interest!
I have recently moved into Gatlinburg and am interested in volunteering with your organization. Unfortunately, I have just missed your deadline for November 11, 2010 and doubt l will still be in the area more than six months from now. If there is anyway I can be of any help through alternate means, please do not hesitate to contact me through my email address.
Kindest regards,
Alexandra Collard
Editor
The Beauty Magazine Intl
Thank you Alexandra. We have your email address in our database and will inform you if an opportunity arises.
Hi, I recently moved to Sevierville . I had training and volunteered in Florida with the
Literacy council through United Way. Can you connect me with a volunteer group in
this area, Sevierville, or Seymour . Knoxville is a bit far for me to drive . thanks Anne
Anne- Try Sevier County Adult Education (429-5243). They may have volunteer opportunities similar to the ones that FOL offers. Thanks!
We have a custodian that cannot read or write at our school(Bearden High) and would like information about how he can sign up for classes….Thank you !
Please call our office at 594-1507 for information on classes.