Training
Blue Ridge Literacy offers training for our volunteers throughout the year. We offer a hybrid training, which incorporates digital training models and face-to-face interaction with BRL's Program Director, as well as a face-to-face training at our offices during the weekend. Depending on your schedule, you can choose the training option that works for you!
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Teacher Training
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Volunteer Teachers work with small- to medium-sized classes of ESOL learners at a variety of locations, including BRL, local schools, and/or churches for two hours per week.
Tutor Training

Volunteer Tutors work one-to-one with an adult literacy learner at any public location, including BRL, a public library, or a coffee shop for two hours per week.
Our trainings introduce volunteers to working with adults, teaching in a classroom environment, and working with ESOL learners of different literacy levels. Our mixed-methods approach to training will keep you engaged throughout the session, and you will leave BRL with several different strategies under your belt.
Upcoming Training Dates
Upcoming Training Dates
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Tutor Training
Saturday February 1, 2020
Raleigh Court Branch Library
10am-3pm
2020 Training Dates
All trainings occur from 10am-3pm. There is a $30 fee for training, and we provide a light breakfast, lunch, and all materials.
Tutor Training
Saturday February 1, 2020 Raleigh Court Branch Library
Saturday April 4, 2020 Williamson Road Library
Saturday June 6, 2020 Jackson Park Library
Saturday August 1, 2020 Melrose Library
Saturday October 3, 2020 Gainsboro Branch Library