Teaching people to read, write, and speak the English language.
About Us
WE NEED TUTORS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
The Whittier Area Literacy Council, Inc. is seeking volunteers for basic literacy or English as a Second Language tutors. Community volunteers can help children succeed in school and adults reach their career or life goals. Training sessions for prospective tutors are a mix of online courses and in-office training at the council office which is located at Calvary Baptist Church, 6548 Newlin Ave., Whittier, CA 90601. No teaching experience is necessary and all materials are provided. Tutors and students are asked to commit two hours a week for a year and may elect to work with children or adults. Come join our very successful program and make a difference in our community. To see our program in action click here. For more information or to register for training, please contact our Council Office at (562) 698-6598.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutoring is provided throughout the year for those who speak other languages and wish to read, write, and speak the English language. English as a second language tutoring is free of charge, is one-on-one or in small groups, is confidential, and is planned around students' schedules. Students who have participated in ESL Tutoring have gianed or improved their work opportunities, earned citizenship status, have learned to communicate with teachers and others in the community.
About Us
Our Mission
The mission of the Whittier Area Literacy Council is to build a stronger, more literate community by connecting those who can help with those who need it the most. Our trained community volunteers provide free individualized tutoring in basic literacy and English as a Second Language for children and adults.
Our Core Values
- We believe that literacy is a human right and we invest our time, effort and skills into changing lives, one person at a time.
- We value the commitment of our tutors and the persistence of our students.
- We are bound together by the belief that we can help children succeed in school and empower adults to fulfill their life goals.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve literacy. Your generous donation will fund our mission and is tax deductible.
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WALC is a 501(c)3 charitable organization
