There are two roles for volunteers.
Adult Literacy Tutor
Adult Literacy Tutors support adult learners to improve their literacy, numeracy and digital skills with one-on-one tutoring. As an Adult Literacy Tutor volunteer, you will be matched with an adult learner in a community setting, such as a local library or neighbourhood house. You will not be on your own support will be provided by staff. You will meet with the learner at an agreed time and work alongside them to improve their reading, writing, maths and / or digital skills. Each learner is unique and has their own challenges that volunteer tutors help to resolve.
There are two options when it comes to volunteering as a tutor.
26Ten Communities
There are five 26Ten Communities in Tasmania
- Glenorchy
- Huon Valley
- Launceston Northern Suburbs
- Clarence Plains
- Circular Head
To be an Adult Literacy Tutor you will need to complete relevant training, for example the TasTAFE Tutor Adult Literacy Learner course , free for all Tasmanians.
Libraries Tasmania Adult Literacy Service
The Adult Literacy service runs through Libraries across the state.
You can volunteer as a literacy and/or numeracy tutor at the library closest to you. Libraries Tasmania Adult Literacy Service. In house tutor training will be provided.
Administrative support in the 26Ten office
Administration volunteers support the 26Ten team to implement the Statewide strategy.
As a volunteer in the 26Ten office, you might process enquiries about grants, contact 26Ten members, restock merchandise or support us to run events. 26Ten team members will provide support and make you welcome in our friendly and busy office.
Find out more about volunteering
If you would like to know more about volunteering with a 26Ten Community or in the 26Ten office, contact us at email@26ten.tas.gov.au.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Libraries Tasmania Adult Literacy Service, contact your local Adult Literacy Coordinator or Officer.
Staying active, seeing people improve and for the company
“I enjoy helping people and watching them improve through their tutoring sessions.”
Award winning 26Ten volunteer
“I really enjoy seeing people’s confidence soar when their literacy improves, and they suddenly realise what they are capable of.”
You can be anybody when you can read a book
“To me, my students never fail. If they can’t do something, it means I have to find another way to teach it.”
Ray’s story as an adult learner
Ray expresses the positive outcomes the tutoring sessions have given him. “I have been able to read to my grandson,” he said.
Robin’s story as a volunteer
“Failure was not an option, though, as the future growth of each learner that I was offered was dependent upon me sending them away from each session with greater knowledge, confidence and belief in themselves.”
