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Library reports surge in volunteer tutors; 56 active volunteers supporting adult learners
Summary
Library staff reported 56 active volunteer tutors, expanded trainings and orientation turnout, ongoing matches at a shelter and Sheraton classes, and a recertification requirement for staff assessing ESOL learners.
Norma, a member of the library staff, told the Town of Norwood Library Trustees that the library’s volunteer literacy program has 56 active volunteers and is seeing unusually high orientation and training turnout.
“April 20 is Volunteer Appreciation Week,” Norma said, adding: “Presently, we have 56 active volunteers. 24 are working with more than 1 student…and the other 32 have 1 student.”
The program serves a range of adult learners, including students who attend classes at the Sheraton and at a local shelter. Norma said the shelter site has had attendance challenges because many students are there only temporarily or change availability when they find work or…
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