Student FAQ

Who can become a student?

Literacy Volunteers uses trained volunteers to provide free instruction to individuals who live or work in Morris County.

Due to our limited resources, we are unable to assist everyone.  We cannot accept anyone under the age of 18 or individuals here for a limited amount of time (under two years) which include people here on vacation, on work assignments or au pairs.

Where and when do I meet my tutor?

Tutors and students must meet in a public place such as a library or coffee shop. Matches will be made based on tutor and student preferences for times, days, and locations.  Once the initial match is made, tutors will be asked to arrange a meeting place and time. LVMC will be a happy to make recommendations for meeting places in your area. Covid-19 Update: Our current policy is that tutors and students should  utilize distance learning technology for tutoring (Phone, Text, Email, Zoom & Google Meetings). We do not recommend face-to-face tutoring at this time.

What happens when I need to leave town or go on vacation?

Both you and your tutor will not always be available – that is to be expected. Our goal is for our students and tutors to meet regularly for one year. However, we do recognize that vacations, illnesses, and other obligations may get in the way. Some tutors and students chose to have extra homework or to email during extended absences. Please let LVMC staff know about your schedule in advance so that we can match you with a tutor with flexibility.

What do I do if  I am late or miss a class?

Your tutor will discuss with you their expectations for punctuality and communication. If necessary, ask your tutor to shift times to accommodate work schedules or traffic. Please make sure that your tutor provides you with their contact information, so that you are able to call you if you are going to be late or missing a class. We also ask that you provide your tutor with your contact information as well, so that they are able to reach out to you when class is cancelled or needs to be rescheduled.

I have completed one year of learning with my tutor.  Can we continue?

Many of our tutors and students choose to work together beyond one year. The one year mark gives tutors and students the opportunity to evaluate whether or not they wish to continue with the tutoring program. Please speak with our staff if you have specific questions about continuing or terminating your match.

Will I be assigned homework?

We recommend that our tutors give our students some type of practice opportunity at home in between sessions. This could be a small writing or speaking assignment that reinforces concepts discussed in your tutoring hour. Tutors with students preparing for high school equivalency test or entrance exams may assign an essay or math pages as this will be expected of them in their future endeavors.