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Following are the guidelines for volunteering with the MLP.
The Basics
• Be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Speak and communicate in clear, understandable English.
• Attend a Tutor Orientation.
• Satisfactorily complete a 14-hour tutor training workshop
• Commit to at least 1½ hours of tutoring per week for a minimum of 6 months, excluding lesson preparation and travel time.
In Addition
• Demonstrate appropriate English reading, writing and comprehension ability to tutor students effectively.
• Establish a regular tutoring schedule, arrive at sessions on time, and notify the student in advance if you will be late or must cancel the session.
• Meet student at library or other recommended tutoring site, or at a site mutually agreed on by the learner and the tutor.
• Demonstrate appropriate behavior for tutoring one-on-one or small groups, including showing sensitivity and respect toward others.
• Identify and track learner’s literacy goals.
• Respond to reasonable needs and requests of the student regarding approaches and materials for tutoring.
• Determine learner’s achievement toward goals every 6 months by doing follow-up assessments provided by Marin Literacy Program.
• Meet Marin Literacy tutor reporting requirements related to tutoring hours and status of student goals and progress.
• Attend at least one Marin Literacy tutor in-service workshop per year.
• Adhere to non-discrimination policy:
No person shall be discriminated against because of sex, race, color, nationality, religion, political belief or affiliation, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation
• Adhere to a non-harassment policy:
No person shall show a pattern of behavior perceived as offensive or threatening, or use offensive language.
