Volunteer
The Tutors and Volunteers are what make this Program work.
The Staff and Board Members extend their gratitude to them.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Tutoring
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FOUR GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VOLUNTEER
(There are many more)
It’s a Rewarding Experience
You’ll find teaching another person how to read and speak the English language one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. You’ll see your student’s eyes twinkle as they learn new things. You’ll share a laugh or a tear as you and your student reach a break-through of understanding that was previously an obstacle. You’ll gain a new appreciation for your own grasp of our language and the ability to read, something you probably take for granted right now! You’ll discover a close, special new friendship as your student grows on this journey of knowledge you will travel together.
Community Involvement
The Corpus Christi Literacy Council is a not-for-profit organization located in the Greenwood Library, 4044 Greenwood. Since 1986, we have tutored over 3,000 students throughout the Corpus Christi Bay Area and South Texas.
Support for Tutors
The Corpus Christi Literacy Council supports its tutors in several ways. Tutor support groups meet every six weeks and, of course, there’s the annual tutor conference. In addition to everyday help and support from the Council’s staff, all tutors receive a free subscription to the Council’s newsletter, Tutor Talk.
Agency Support
We offer basic literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) training. After taking the training, you are matched with a student and work one-on-one with that student for one to 1-1/2 hours, twice a week. Students and tutors are matched in close geographical proximity so it’s easy to get together for a lesson. Currently we have more than 80 tutoring sites across Corpus Christi. Our office hours are 8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday and there is an answering machine for after-hours calls. The phone number is 512-857-5896.
Volunteer Now! Check “Happening Now” for times and dates of training for new tutors.