Volunteers

VOLUNTEERS

WHO:	Volunteers for our organization are compassionate and generous people. NWL seeks volunteers that can read, write, and speak English well and have a genuine interest in helping others with various backgrounds (women, the poor, ethnic people, learning disabled, inmates, and children) improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, grammar, math, financial, health). We desire people of all ages to be involved and do not discriminate.
WHAT:	After completing tutor training, volunteers meet with a learner/learners at a public location to assist the learners with their individual literacy needs using various curriculum and resources for tutoring.
WHEN:	Volunteers are asked to meet 1-2 hours weekly at a time that is convenient to both volunteer and learner.
WHERE:	Volunteers meet at a public location that is convenient to both volunteer and learner. These locations vary. Some locations are libraries, schools, churches, senior centers, and/or community centers.
WHY:	Volunteers are rewarded with the feeling of making a lasting positive influence not only on a learner but a community. The individualized instruction that volunteers give produces self-confidence, awareness and knowledge for our learners which is necessary for these individuals to reach goals, better themselves and be comfortable living in society.
HOW	If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call our office at 1-866-405-7323 or email us at nwlit@centurytel.net or click here to download a copy of our potential volunteer packet. We look forward to the opportunity to help you help us accomplish our mission.

Potential Volunteer Packet

Resources and Tips
for Tutors

www.atomiclearning.com
(This site features web-based tutorials for teachers, students, parents, etc.)

www.gcflearnfree.org
(This site features many great tutorials covering computer training of various kinds from Windows to Internet to Office as well as skill training in Math Basics/Money Basics and Everyday Life including measures, maps, ATM, prescriptions, job applications)

www.thinkfinity.org
(This awesome site has been paid for and provide by Verizon Inc. There literacy support has been detrimental and inspiring. You will find many beneficial resources and tutorials for immediate use.

www.uscis.gov
(This government has provide an array of materials to practice conversational skills and prepare for citizenship tests. Civic flashcards and a Citizen's almanac are all available and printable.

www.refugees.org/DisabilityGuide>
(This guide is written for those serving refugees with disabilities. It provides information about housing, assistive technology, medical resources, citizenship, and benefits for refugees with diabilities.)

www.grammarbook.com
(Free online English usage rules with Fun games and quizzes)

www.greatstart5.com
(NWL's tutor training program where information and resources are available to tutors.

www.usefoundation.org
(a completely free online English language learning program called Mingoville. This program is used in 60 countries to teach English.)