The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
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Volunteer opportunities

 

Help transform Central Texas into a community of learners--100% literate, employable, and engaged.

 

Volunteer to Teach ABE or ESL

 

If you’re interested in teaching Adult Basic Education or English as a Second Language, the Literacy Coalition offers free training for volunteers. Our specialized training programs are research-based and designed to prepare you with the most effective, proven methods of instruction. Literacy Coalition also provides a lesson plan framework, teaching strategies, activities, and tools for designing lessons.

Click here to read about and register for instructor training!

 

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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

  • Tutor for the LearnerWeb, teaching computer skills and literacy
  • Teach English as a Second Language
  • Tutor people in Adult Basic Education
  • Tutor in Math/Science/English to prepare people for the GED exam
  • Help people learn basic computer skills
  • Be a teacher’s aide and gain classroom experience with children or adults
  • Lead a workshop on financial literacy--how to budget, save, and more

There are many ways to help!

The Literacy Coalition has over 70 partner organizations in Central Texas that need  volunteers. We’ll find a place to volunteer near you that fits your schedule, talents, and interests. We are committed to providing any support volunteers need if they decide to share their talents with us.

 

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How do literacy volunteers help?

 

Our local literacy programs struggle to meet the demand for classes, as only 1 in 20 people seeking literacy services have access to them. Literacy volunteers provide a large portion of instruction in community-based programs. Volunteer teachers and teaching assistants are crucial to filling the service gap.

Literacy programs and their supporters change lives and help people fulfill their potential. Get involved with the Literacy Coalition, and we'll help you share your skills so that others can learn!

 

 

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What do volunteer teachers and teacher aides do?

 

We welcome volunteer teachers in these general areas:
  • Computer Literacy: Coach students who are developing basic computer skills through the LearnerWeb
  • Children’s Literacy: Reading to children, leading classes and playgroups in child development centers, helping with homework, and mentoring
  • GED Preparation: Helping to prepare students to pass their GED exam, usually by tutoring in a 1-on-1 setting or small group
  • Adult Basic Education: Teaching adult learners who are below the 6th grade level in basic math, reading, writing, or other subjects
  • English as a Second Language: Helping immigrants, refugees, or other non-native English speakers learn to speak English
  • Informal/Conversation Club ESL: Practicing conversation with learners who already know much English, to build confidence and listening skills
  • Workplace Literacy: Helping people learn English specific to their job, as a teacher or teacher's aide
  • Life Skills Literacy: This is a general category for Financial Literacy (literacy for budgeting and managing money) and Health Literacy (literacy for patient-doctor communication, disease management and prevention); teachers typically do outreach events or workshops around the community

 

If you'd like to get involved, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 512-320-4505.