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 Read Write Now offers one-on-one literacy and numeracy tutoring to adults free of charge. It is designed to be accessible and flexible, with the tutor and student working within an individually designed program, to achieve the personal goals of the student. Students looking for help come from all walks of life: some run their own businesses, some are TAFE students needing help with their course material, some are people who need to learn English as a second language and some may have a mild intellectual disability. The program offers confidentiality for students. With a solid 25 year history, Read Write Now is a dynamic volunteer organisation with approximately 1000 volunteers, assisting up to 1200 students every year. The program operates throughout the state in 24 regions, from Broome to Esperance. Local volunteers, who oversee up to 90 tutors, coordinate each of these regions. Volunteer tutors undergo a nationally accredited training program that gives them some skills and strategies for working with adult students. During the training course they are matched with a student by their regional coordinator. Ongoing support and advice for tutors is available from coordinators and the Read Write Now! central office staff. Local libraries, Neighbourhood Learning Centres and community centres provide informal venues for tutoring. Read Write Now! has built a strong alliance with the Library Information Service of WA that also ensures support at a local level for tutors wanting to access relevant and current resources. In association with First Click, Read Write Now is now offering adult students assistance with the basics of computer literacy. For more information on becoming a volunteer tutor, or for information on how to find a tutor, please phone 1800 018 802. The WA Department of Training is proud to support the Read Write Now! program. The program also receives in-kind sponsorship from Midland College of TAFE. |
