Waubonsee seeks volunteers to help adults to read, write

The Adult Literacy Project at Waubonsee Community College is seeking volunteers to tutor adult students in reading, writing and speaking English. Prospective tutors have two options for training - an online, self-paced training or a two-day class.

The class will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 12 and 19, Waubonsee's Aurora campus, 18 S. River St. All training and materials are free.

Participants must register for the training by Aug. 31, by emailing emills@waubonsee.edu or calling (630) 801-7900, ext. 4221.

Tutor applications are available online at www.waubonsee.edu/adultliteracy.

Tutors must complete training before working with adult learners individually or in a classroom.