Share the gift of literacy.
Volunteers are the heart of our organization!
We rely on volunteers to implement our programs as well as help with our community events and fundraisers.
Volunteers make the mission and vision of OLC a reality!
Ozarks Literacy Council provides: FREE tutoring for adults and children Classroom readers for preschool and elementary classrooms.
To provide these amazing services FREE, we need volunteer tutors and readers!
Annually, OLC volunteers clock over 12,000 hours of service and share over 10,000 books to our community.
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DO YOU HAVE 1 HOUR A WEEK TO CHANGE A LIFE? BECOME A VOLUNTEER TUTOR
Tutor Requirements
At least 18 years old
High school reading level
Able to speak and write clearly
Complete one tutor training session (training schedule)
Pass background check as related to the tutor duties
Commit to helping your learner reach their goals
OLC has had trained tutors helping others improve their lives though literacy for 55 years. Our tutors meet with their learners at a mutually agreed upon, public place, once a week. We provide the training and the curriculum, books and materials you will need. Adults and school age children are assessed to determine their needs and we match them with the tutor that fits.
READY TO BECOME A TUTOR?
DO YOU LIKE TO READ TO CHILDREN?
READING RESOURCE PROGRAM #bookit
Classroom readers model fluency, encourage imagination, and introduces students to different genres and authors. This year we were at Williams (3rd Wednesday of every month) and McGregor (first Wednesday of every month) and York (1st Thursday of every month) Elementary, #bookitmustangs #bookittigers #bookiteagles respectfully. Volunteers read to a class on their day every month and send each child home with a free book.
We also offer: parent tips, class and individual incentives, and rewards for the most time spent reading.
Springfield Public Schools require that every volunteer complete their background check process: https://www.sps.org/Page/5147 Complete our sign up form below and we will contact you soon. Thank you.
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