New Children's Tutor Training

Name: New Children's Tutor Training
Start: 2025-08-23T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-23T12:00:00-04:00
Location: 247 Broad Street, Suite 300 #1, Kingsport, TN, United States, Tennessee 37660

Schedule

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

247 Broad Street, Suite 300 #1, Kingsport, TN, United States, Tennessee 37660 | Kingsport, TN

Do you want to help a child become a confident reader?
The Literacy Council of Kingsport is looking for patient and enthusiastic volunteers to serve as children’s reading tutors for our in-school reading program. Volunteers work one-on-one with elementary students in grades K–3 who need extra support in reading.
Our tutors focus on building reading comprehension, vocabulary, decoding skills, and—just as importantly—self-esteem and confidence.
What You’ll Do as a Children’s Tutor:
-Work one-on-one with a student during the school day in a local elementary school.
-Help children build key reading skills using structured materials.
-Encourage and support young readers as they grow and gain confidence.
Time Commitment:
-Sessions are one to one and a half hours, once or twice per week.
-Scheduling is flexible during school hours and coordinated with teachers.
Qualifications:
-No teaching experience is required—just a love for reading and a desire to help children succeed.
-Volunteers must be willing and able to pass a background check. (The Literacy Council covers the cost.)
-Must be at least 21 years old.
Training and Orientation:
Our next Children’s Tutor Training is on Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Literacy Council Office (247 Broad Street, Suite 300, Kingsport).
You’ll receive:
-A brief overview of the science of reading
-Training on Dolch sight word charts
-Practical tools to support struggling readers in a fun and effective way
-All materials are provided.
Why Volunteer?
-Make a lasting impact on a child’s reading journey
-Help students gain the confidence they need to succeed
-Be part of a community that believes in the power of literacy
Ready to Get Started?
To sign up for training or learn more, contact the Literacy Council of Kingsport at (423) 392-4643 or [email protected].
You can also complete our volunteer registration form here: https://forms.gle/HsB2Sf9F5MXYy35W7
Together, we can help children thrive—one reader at a time.