Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County, Inc.
Eligibility Policy for Tutors
To be eligible for participation in Literacy Volunteers tutoring programs, candidates will:
1. Be at least 18 years of age [exceptions made by Executive Director].
2. Be able to speak and understand English well enough to communicate clearly.
3. Demonstrate reading ability at least on a 12th grade level.
4. Demonstrate the desire to teach by participating in and completing the Orientation Workshop and a 24-hour Training Course, which includes a follow-up session after several weeks of tutoring.
5. Demonstrate behavior appropriate to working one-on-one with a student, which excludes such behavior as:
- Insensitivity or disrespect towards others
- Use of offensive language
- Harassment (any behavior perceived as offensive, after being asked to stop)
- Disruptive or loud behavior
- Possession of a weapon or threatening behavior
- Disregard to personal hygiene
- Being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
6. Have no record of conviction for any crime of violence or be recommended by Probation or Parole.
7. Be willing to commit to at least two hours of instructional time per week for one year and attend a minimum of one in-service per year.
8. Agree to meet at an approved tutoring site. Home tutoring is discouraged except for the following reasons:
- Student is physically disabled
- Student has no means of transportation
- Student is elderly
9. Be able to, and agree to get to the designated tutoring site without assistance from the program or the student.
10. Accept the Literacy Volunteers policy of non-discrimination:
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, physical appearance, sexual orientation, familial status or disability.
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Updated: 1/20/2006