Volunteering for E.S.L. at the Jones

Volunteer to be a Tutor

If you can meet with an adult immigrant twice a week; speak English fluently and clearly; are a supportive listener; enjoy learning about other cultures; attend 4 training sessions (or have prior experience/training); and can volunteer for at least 9 months or two semesters; then consider volunteering as an E.S.L. tutor at the Jones Library.

• Watch tutors and students talk about their experiences.
• Question and Answers about Tutoring
• Becoming a Tutor
• Next Tutor Training Session
• Volunteer Tutor Application
• Free On-line Tutor Training courses offered as an an optional introduction to Jones Library E.S.L. Tutor Training. Courses consist of
  1. Working with English Language Learners
  2. Principles of Adult Learning
  3. Culture and English Language Learners