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Changing
Lives Through Literacy
Find out how you and your K-5th
grade daughter can be a part of this wonderful partnership with VITA, Big
Brothers, Big Sisters of Acadiana, and Girl Scouts of Louisiana -- Pines
to the Gulf. Call VITA 337-234-4600 today.
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Frequently Asked Questions about VITA
Becoming
a VITA Volunteer
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What
qualifications do I need to tutor? |
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does VITA match tutors and students for the
one-to-one tutoring? |
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Do I need any teaching experience? |
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How do I sign up? |
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Whom do I call if I have more questions? |
Becoming
a VITA Student
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How do I become a student? |
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How much does it cost? |
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What do I need to sign up to be a student? |
(scroll down for answers)
Volunteer Tutoring
What kind of qualifications do I need to tutor?
| high school graduate |
| able to volunteer 4 hours per week |
| one-year commitment or seventy hours |
| complete 5 hours of tutoring training |
| file monthly reports on student attendance and progress |
How does VITA match tutors and students for one-to-one
training?
| consideration of volunteer preference and compatibility |
| consideration of times both tutor and student are able to
meet |
| similar interests or backgrounds such as sewing, cars, job,
grandchildren, etc. make a tutor/student team a success |
Do I need any teaching experience?
| No, a love of reading and an ability to share that gift with others is
all that is required |
How do I sign up?
Whom do I call if I have questions?
| contact Norma, or Kathy at (337)234-4600 |
Students
How do I become a student?
| you must be 17 years old and not currently enrolled in high
school |
| call VITA (337)234-4600 and set up an appointment with
Norma, Sheila, or Kathy |
| come in and fill out forms to be a part of VITA |
| assess your skills with a VITA staff member |
| agree to come to class and/or meet with a tutor 4 hours a week |
How much does it cost?
| VITA is free to all adults 17 years old and not currently
enrolled in high school |
What do I need to be a VITA student?
| 17 years old and not currently enrolled in high
school |
| agree to attend classes |
| a desire to learn |
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