The Literacy Council of the Ouachitas will host a Volunteer Tutor Orientation for prospective volunteers on Thursday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 609 Caddo St. in Arkadelphia.
The orientation will last approximately 60–75 minutes and will provide an overview of how adult literacy tutoring works, expectations for volunteers, scheduling options, and the training and materials provided. Adults age 18+ are encouraged to attend. No prior teaching experience is required.
Volunteer tutors support adults working to strengthen reading, writing, math, English language skills, and basic computer skills through one-on-one and small-group learning tailored to each learner’s goals. Tutors help adult learners practice skills using materials provided by the Literacy Council, and volunteers receive training and ongoing support.
“When I started working with my first student, I realized that not only could I help her, but that I was being blessed at the same time. It is so rewarding when you see your student be excited to learn, make progress, or even better achieve a goal! If you have ever thought about volunteering, do it! You will never believe the difference you can make in someone’s life with just an hour a week,” said Mary Metcalf, volunteer tutor.
Most volunteer tutors serve 1–2 hours per week, with scheduling based on availability. Volunteers also agree to protect learner privacy by maintaining confidentiality and completing the Literacy Council’s screening process.
Last year, the Literacy Council served 131 adult learners, and the organization is currently seeking volunteer tutors to support adults in reading, writing, math, English language learning, and basic computer skills.
Registration is required. Interested community members can register at https://tinyurl.com/Tutors2026.
The Literacy Council of the Ouachitas is a nonprofit organization established in 1983 that provides free, confidential adult tutoring in reading, writing, math, English as a second language, and digital literacy. The Council works to remove barriers and provide support in relentless pursuit of a literate community.
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