Bring learning to life!
Tutoring is a rewarding experience that enriches the lives of both students and tutors. If you’re 21 and over and would like to share your knowledge and skills with another adult, then consider becoming a Vita volunteer tutor.
- No teaching experience or foreign language knowledge needed.
- Training is designed to help you become a successful tutor.
- Tutors can choose from three programs: Basic Literacy, English as a Second Language, Personal Decision Making.
- Professional staff provides ongoing support.
- Flexible scheduling
Characteristics of an Effective Tutor
Vita offers training for each of our programs that will help you in your role as a tutor. However, tutoring is not for everyone.
Our most successful tutors are those who:
- …have a positive outlook on life. They believe that individuals are capable of positive change regardless of circumstance.
- …are interested in helping others.
- …are enthusiastic. They demonstrate interest in their students and the subject matter.
- …are empathetic. They have the ability to feel what others are feeling and are willing to accept other points of view.
- …facilitate learning. Many adult learners have had negative experiences in formal learning situations. Our tutors recognize the importance of engaging students in the learning process.
- …enjoy a peer relationship with their students. They relate to relate their students as equals, not someone superior.
- …are reliable. Our tutors meet regularly with students to help students reach their goals.
- …maintain confidentiality. Our adult learners know that tutors respect and use good judgment involving issues of privacy.
- …communicate regularly to the Tutoring Program Coordinators. They are instrumental in providing feedback needed to satisfy Vita’s funders.
