VOLUNTEERS, Would you like to BE an English tutor? 

The Diablo Valley Literacy Council welcomes volunteers to tutor adults in English in the Diablo Valley area of Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Clayton, Pacheco, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette.

We need tutors who can commit to 1 or 2 hours of tutoring per week on a regular basis.

We provide training, match you to a student and help start your 1-on-1 tutoring.

Our next tutor orientation will be 

September 23rd 10:00 - 12:00 noon

and September 30th 10:00am - 1:00pm

The first session 9/23 will be OVER ZOOM.  

 The September 30 session is in person

Fellowship Hall of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

4000 Clayton Road in Concord

Please note that both sessions must be attended.

Cost: $20 registration fee includes dues for 2023

For more information or to sign up select menu option VOLUNTEER TO TUTOR

 Alternatively you may leave a message at (925) 685-3881 or email dvlc4esl@gmail.com.

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ENGLISH LEARNERS, Would you like to request an English tutor?  

Click REQUEST to sign up online. If you would rather use a paper form Click Here for a downloadable form with the information we need you to complete for us.  At the bottom of the form is the address to which the completed form may be returned.

 
 

HOLIDAY SPIRIT THRIVES at Annual Luncheon for Tutors, Students, and families

Kick off with a rousing rendition of Jingle Bells

Variety of ethnic dishes served by DVLC

Desserts too

Long-time Board Member at table with one of the guests

Librarian with friend whom
 she introduced to ESL tutoring

Drawing for a $50 gift certificate

Tutor Training Workshop Was a Great Success!

Like a tidal wave came the applications from volunteers who wanted to attend our March 2017 Tutor Training Workshop. We had trouble keeping our balance with the tasks of responding to the registrants, preparing the binders, accounting for the fees, setting up the Fellowship Hall for FORTY attendees, assigning students to the new tutors, and all the many other details that go into conducting the training (yes, the microphone did work!). There was a great deal of energy in the room. A large percentage of the participants held advanced degrees or had teaching experience (or both). Others had no teaching experience and were looking for all the guidance and tips they could get. For the first time ever, we had to take the group photo in two pictures!