Its Own Reward: A Guide to Community-based Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Programs

This resource guide supports individuals and groups involved in community-based adult literacy tutor programs.

It contains information about volunteer tutor programs, including tutor training and volunteer management.

It is by no means a complete guide – it simply gives a general overview, with references to some useful resources.

Written by Judy Brooks.

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