Volunteer Literacy

Who are we?
We are part of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Department (AEFL) at CCC. AEFL runs the GED and ESL (English as a Second Language) classes in Astoria, Seaside, Clatskanie, and Cannon Beach.

Where are we?
Clatsop Community College is in Astoria at 1651 Lexington Avenue. The Volunteer Literacy Tutor Program office is located in Columbia Hall, Room 111. Click here for the Main Campus map or click here for a map of Columbia Hall.

What services do we provide?
We’re here to help people gain or improve basic literacy skills. Many of our students are unable to enroll in regular classes because of long work hours, or because they lack transportation and childcare. We find and train volunteers who meet with and instruct adults in English as a Second Language, reading, writing and math.

Trainings are held regularly each term, and tutor orientations are provided on an ongoing, individual basis. We assess all students and provide free study materials. Most volunteers commit to 1-2 hours a week with their student.

Many tutors now work with Spanish-speakers. Some tutors work with native English speakers who want to obtain a GED or upgrade their reading, writing and math skills. We also help students study for the citizenship exam. Prior teaching experience or knowledge of a language other than English is not needed. Patience and a commitment to the student are the primary qualities of good literacy tutors. The tutor also must be able to relate to the learner as a peer, not as teacher and student.

  RESCHEDULED: "Recipe for Reading" 

TUTOR TRAINING: Spring Term

Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Columbia Hall, Room 219

11:00-2:00 PM

The focus will be on teaching our students reading strategies. 

Orientations for interested individuals also provided upon request.

Join our team of motivated tutors.
Call 503-338-2557 to start
changing lives through improved literacy.

LITERACY FACTS:

• Adults who have not received high school diplomas are unemployed at nearly three times the rate of their peers with high school diplomas. (State of Oregon Employment Dept.)
• Literacy levels of parents are crucial in predicting their children's literacy levels and educational attainment. (National Institute for Literacy)
• More than 20% of adults in the USA read at or below a fifth-grade level. (National Institute for Literacy)
• 22% of adult Oregonians do not have high enough literacy skills to meet the demands of today’s changing workforce.
• 380,000 adult Oregonians do not have a high school diploma or GED.
• The unemployment rate for dropouts age 25 and older was 14.6% in 2009, compared to an unemployment rate of 9.7% for high school graduates and GED recipients who did not go to college.
• On average, each dropout over his or her lifetime will cost the nation about $260,000 in lost earnings, taxes and productivity compared with a high school graduate who does not go to college (2008 study).

Volunteer Newsletter Download:
May 2012 (.pdf, 62KB)
April 2012 (.pdf, 304KB)
March 2012 (.pdf, 69KB)
November 2011 (.pdf, 130KB) 
October 2011 (.pdf, 320KB)
September 2011 (.pdf, 147KB)
July 2011 (.pdf, 166KB)
Archived Newsletters

It is the policy of Clatsop Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Questions or complaints should be directed to the Affirmative Action/Title IX Officer in Library 108 at 503-338-2450; TDD 503-338-2468. The Section 504 Coordinator is located in the Student Services Center 503-338-2474. For ADA and other accommodations call: 503-338-2474 TDD 503-338-2468

Es la política de Clatsop Community College que no habrá ningún tipo de discriminación o acoso por razón de raza, color, género, estado civil, religión, origen nacional, edad, orientación sexual, o discapacidad en los programas educativos, actividades o en la contratación. Preguntas o quejas deben ser dirigidas al Oficial de  Acción Afirmativa / Título IX localizado en la Biblioteca oficina número 108, número de teléfono (503)338-2450, TDD (discapacidad auditiva)  503-338-2468. El Coordinador de la Sección 504 se encuentra en el Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles, número de teléfono (503)338-2474. Para ADA y otras peticiones de servicios llame al 503-338-2474 o para TDD (discapacidad auditiva) 503-338-2468

Para más información, vea la página Web de Clatsop Community College bajo Información en Español

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