VITAL - Volunteers In Tutoring Adult Learners
Services
VITAL is a free community service of the Monroe County Public Library. VITAL offers trained volunteer tutors who provide:
- Basic Literacy tutoring for adults who want improved reading, writing, comprehension, and basic math skills.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring for beginning ESL learners. (If available, tutors may be provided for more advanced English users.)
- ESL Conversation Groups for learners to practice speaking and listening skills. ESL learners with intermediate or higher English conversation skills are invited to participate.
For Learners
VITAL provides student centered tutoring for adults with a variety of literacy goals. Ability levels range from non-readers to "pretty good" readers, native speakers of English, and English as a second language.
For Prospective Tutors
Successful tutors are flexible, dependable, socially sensitive, and able to maintain confidentiality. A positive attitude is the most important qualification. No experience necessary, training is provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete a tutor application and review tutor training opportunities.
Tutors are matched with learners based on the Criteria for Matching. Volunteers are asked to commit to a 6 month minimum of tutoring from the time of match. Plan to spend 2-3 hours per week on lesson planning and tutoring activities.
VITAL News and Announcements New GED test in January of 2014
If you have taken and passed part of the exam you must take the rest of the tests before January. If you do not pass all the tests by that date you will be required to take the new 2014 GED.
Contact VITAL
For more information about VITAL call (812) 349-3173, email vital [at] mcpl [dot] info or visit the VITAL office on the second floor of the Main Library.
VITAL forms
Tutoring Report [PDF] (Required twice a year) For documenting your volunteer hours and your learner's activities and outcomes.
Inventory and Bader Assessment Report [PDF] To record your learner's inventory, needs, and Bader Assessment results. (Not required. Fill out and submit to VITAL as needed.)
