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    resized IMG_0344Who 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.

    "Since I started with LVMC, I have been improving my English and now I have a great job."

    - Maria, ESL student
    from Colombia

    “LVMC gave me the opportunity to have a better future . Knowing how to speak English is very important to be independent. I’m very fortunate to have an English tutor.”

    - Maria, student from Mexico

    “I find tutoring very rewarding and I really look forward to preparing each lesson and of course teaching! I’m grateful to Literacy Volunteers for giving me this opportunity and also for the wonderful staff I have met and who are always so helpful.”

    -Amy R., Tutor

    “I’m thankful for the opportunity to help others learn the American culture and language to succeed on achieving their dreams.”

    - Margarita D., Tutor

    “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Literacy Volunteer. Helping two students improve their English was very gratifying for me. Thanks to all of you at Literacy Volunteers of Morris County for the opportunity to give something back to my community.”

    -Robert G. ,Tutor

    “I am thankful to LVMC for so many reasons. I will be graduating from CCM in May and I want to thank my tutor Barbara for making it possible, and to thank her for all her help”.

    - John, Reading and Writing student
    from the US

    “LVMC was my first school in this country. I improved my English, got my citizenship and I went to college and got my Bachelor of Arts. As a result I have an excellent job. LVMC is my second home in this beautiful country.”

    - Adiela, student from Colombia

    “I have learned a lot of helpful things here, not only English, but also about life, studying, playing and culture in the United States. I have made so many friends here. We have learned from each other and we shared many memories.”

    - Cynthia, ESL student
    from China

    “Literacy Volunteers gave me a chance to engage in conversation in English for one and a half hours every week with a native speaker. This also gave me the confidence in my English to go to employment agencies and job interviews. I got and accepted a job at my first interview.”

    -Maxim, ESL student
    from Russia

    “I want to say thank you a lot for giving me the opportunity to learn more about American history which helped me pass my citizenship test.”

    -Monica, ESL student
    from Peru

    “I’m thankful for the opportunity to help others learn the American culture and language to succeed on achieving their dreams.”

    - Margarita D., Tutor

    “I am thankful to Literacy Volunteers of Morris County because I have met many wonderful people, and I have learned so much from my students.”

    Lorelei H., Tutor

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