Thank you for wanting to support 26Ten and help others. Volunteering to be an Adult Literacy Tutor is a great way to do this.
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.
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. Visit the Libraries Tasmania Adult Literacy Service to find out more. In house tutor training will be provided.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Libraries Tasmania Adult Literacy Service, contact your local Adult Literacy Coordinator or Officer.
Libraries Tasmania also has an Adult Literacy and Numeracy Tutor Manual with information and resources to support tutoring work. This is available on the Libraries Tasmania website.
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.”